From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.
We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are in-network with a variety of insurance plans, and we offer various forms of dental financing with credit available in time frames that fit your needs. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and alternative payment options.
At Yerba Buena Dentistry, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to carefully vetted colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.
We respect and understand that many patients experiencedental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We encourage you to bring headphones and music to listen to during your treatment and ask us about dental sedation options.
If you are looking to achieve a straighter smile in the fastest possible time, Invisalign treatments are the answer. Yerba Buena Dentistry has helped restore hundreds of smiles for patients throughout San Francisco and the wider California area.
Invisalign invisible braces are perhaps the worlds best-known brand of clear teeth aligners on the market. They can correct an extensive range of imperfections ranging from crowded teeth or gap teeth to underbites, overbites, and open bites to build better smiles.
This type of dental treatment can be used for cosmetic or health reasons, and has become an increasingly popular choice for patients in San Francisco and beyond. Their benefits include, but are not limited to;
Invisalign treatments are convenient, comfortable, and cost-effective due to the fact that they are tailored specifically to the patients individual requirements. Whether poor alignment has impacted your oral health or your confidence, the clear braces will give you a reason to start smiling once more.
Invisalign treatments will vary from person to person and the exact details and duration are dictated by the severity of your alignment issues. Nonetheless, the procedure is as easy as 1-2-3. When completing your dental transformation at Yerba Buena Dentistry, you will undergo the following stages;
Invisalign aligners are heralded for their reliability and robust attributes. However, those stunning results can only be achieved when working with the right dentist. Yerba Buena Dentistry is dedicated to delivering a professional, transparent, and convenient procedure that is destined to unlock the full potential of your smile once and for all.
Dr. Zhu has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in San Francisco and Daly City since 2007. He strongly believes that every individual has his or her own specific dental needs and expectations and continuously works very hard with top experts in different dental specialties to provide the best care possible for his patients.
Dr. Zhu received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry and a masters in oral biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the San Francisco Dental Society.
Originally from Shanghai, Dr. Zhu grew to love the bay area after attending dental school in the city and put down his roots here. During his spare time, Dr. Zhu enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Semi Lim finished her undergraduate degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) before pursuing her dental degree and specialty training in Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She is an assistant professor at University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. Dr. Lim has received a number of awards for education excellence. These include distinctions in the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting Presentation, distinctions in the Tri-school Periodontics Conference Oral Presentation, and distinctions in the Northeast Implant Symposium Presentation. She has advanced clinical experiences in: Comprehensive Periodontal Therapy, Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal Plastic & Esthetic Surgery, Implant Placement, Sinus Membrane Elevation, and ridge augmentation procedures for optimizing the longevity of implants.
Dr. Lim is a board certified periodontist and a scholar of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She is a member of all relevant dental societies including the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, and California Society of Periodontists. Dr. Lim provides the highest quality periodontics in a friendly environment for all ages and she enjoys providing the best care for her patients. She loves to work closely with patients. She believes that communication and clear understanding are the most important keys in achieving the best outcomes. Treatment options, advantages and disadvantages are always presented and discussed with patients. Thus, you can expect an individualized treatment with the utmost care and respect. During her free time, she enjoys running, riding the bike, skiing, and hiking with her family.