Dr. Gary Arabatyan understands the importance of location. It goes beyond the love he developed for the Bay Area while  attending the UC San Francisco School of dentistry, and goes right down to the  very building he chose for his offices. “My lab ceramist who works with all my cosmetic cases is in the building,” he points out. “It is very important to be in close communication with the lab tech to control the cosmetic cases from start to finish.”

This level of detail is not unusual for Dr... read more

Believe it or not, some time in a dentist’s chair might actually be the most convenient way to a whiter smile. Most of the over-the-counter options take weeks to work. This is because most of them use carbamide peroxide, a weak bleaching agent. The usual amount, 10%, is only equivalent to 3% hydrogen peroxide, and most over-the-counter whitening systems top out at around 22%. Your dentist, however, has access to systems that include up to 43% hydrogen peroxide, which means they can usually... read more

As a San Francisco Dentist, I see many cases where people want to look their absolute best and it is my job to ensure they have the best possible smile. I am a Cosmetic Dentist.

One of the dental procedures that fixes many aesthetic and cosmetic issues is the use of dental veneers.

Dental veneers is the act of placing a very thin coating over the front teeth to fix up issues such as uneven or crooked teeth, fixing discolored teeth or repairing gaps or unevenly spaced teeth. The procedure itself is... read more