Ann Wei Prosthodontics
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Ann Wei Prosthodontics
Ann YC. Wei, DDS (Prosthodontist)
San Francisco, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Full mouth reconstruction

Prosthodontics

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

All-on-4 dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: By appointment only

Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

When I first met Dr. Wei at UCSF Prosthodontic clinic, I knew right there and then that she would give me the smile i’ve always wanted when She approached me with her warm and friendly smile. I felt like we had known each other before. She possess mad and excellent skill in dentistry.I was one of  the most difficult case she had. I was born with craniofacial anomaly and didnt get any dental treatment until i was 21. My front teeth were crooked, had wide spaces between teeth,  had some missing teeth in front and back.I’m a college student and having those problems affect me emotionally and mentally. I was very conscious about my looks that i try to avoid to talk to my professors, to my friends in school. I was a mess inside and outside.There was just a lot of work to be done but Dr. Wei showed me her interest and sincerity to get my teeth fixed.Im amazed to how detailed and how patient she is. She never let me leave the clinic without getting things right.She is very clear to which treatment best suits to my budget and to the long term health of my teeth. She gave me emotional support when there were times I felt frustrated about the whole process that I had to go through. Now, my new look is far cry from what it was merely two years ago.Im doing well in school and laugh and smile with my new friends whom I never thought i would have.I am a really proud to say that Dr. Wei brings out my best looks and gives the best dental care i’ve ever had.

We went in for my father’s initial appointment and had a great experience. Dr. Ann Wei was very thorough and explained everything very detailed. My father is Spanish speaking mainly and she made sure he understood everything. She even spoke to him in Spanish! 🙂 (She is pretty fluent). It is definitely a big step up from the last dental office he went to. Dr. Wei is very knowledgeable. Something very noticeable and impressive is that she has a lot of diplomas, certification’s and awards so you know she’s the real deal. She is also very genuine and you really get the feeling that she cares. She is also very easy to talk to and very personable. The environment is very clean, welcoming and they take all precautions to keep you safe in this critical time!

Years ago, one of my clients was telling me how fantastic her dentist was. She shared Dr. Wei’s contact information with me and I have been a loyal fan ever since. In fact, my husband switched to her as well after seeing the improvements in my dental care. There’s just so much to say, but I’ll try to keep it short. Her main goal is to give you the healthiest mouth possible, unlike other dentists who can suggest unnecessary treatments to make money. She’s brilliant and her team is delightful.

Over the last year, Dr. Wei has completed more than eight restorations. They all  turned out to be very beautiful and very functional.  Because of Dr. Wei’s careful and gentle approach, I essentially experienced no pain during  the procedures or afterwards. Dr. Wei personally designed some of my restorations. She designed them in such a way that she preserved as much of my natural tooth structure as possible. Dr. Wei is a very kind and ethical person; she tries hard to please her patients, and she does not do unnecessary dental work. I have countless fillings and restorations in my mouth, and as a result, I have been to different dentists in various parts of the country.  Dr. Wei is, by far, the most skilled and talented dental professional I have ever met!  I can recommend her highly! Dr. Wei is also a teacher and supervisor at UCSF Dental School, and she has her own website: annweidds.com.

Dr. Wei is an amazing dentist!  Definitely the best dentist I ever had. I recently started invisalign and my orthodontist recommended I get a cleaning and checkup before I started treatment. I didn’t have a local dentist since I recently moved to the area so she recommended Dr. Wei.  Specifically, she recommended Dr. Wei because I mentioned my fiance also needed a new dentist and he has some rather complex dental needs and also was not a huge fan of going to the dentist. I called Dr. Wei and left a vmail and she got back to me the next day.  She was able to see me that same week which is great because I was eager to get my invisalign started.  The office is modern and very nice.  Dr. Wei was super friendly, gentle and calming.  She took her time and let me know whenever there might be something slightly uncomfortable.  It was definitely the least painful cleaning I ever had!! My orthodontist mentioned me and my fiance to her before I called for the appointment so she was genuinely interested in understanding his situation.  No pressure for him to make an appointment for her but wanted to answer any questions we might have and ease and concerns for him. The following day I went into my orthodontist for the impressions for invisalign and he commented on clean my teeth were!  Just proves what a great job Dr. Wei did! Unfortunately, Dr. Wei was out of network for my DMO but I will probably change my coverage plan so I can continue to go to her.

Dr. Wei is kind and excellent at what she does. I fractured multiple teeth in a bike accident on Market Street and was lucky enough to find her office in my panicked state. Dr. Wei stayed very late that night beyond her regular business hours fixing my teeth, and my family and friends all commented at how nice they looked and how they could not tell they had ever been fractured. Her staff were also fantastic and helped calm my panic after the accident. I am extremely grateful for her care.

Dr. Wei is fantastic! When I had an emergency with a chipped tooth, Dr. Wei came in to fix the tooth off hours, even finding someone to cover teaching her class at UCSF so she could make time to see me. Dr. Wei is really friendly, always remembers her previous conversations with you, and generally just makes going to the dentist a breeze.

This is long time over due, but needs to be said (or better yet, written). Dr. Ann Wei has been my dentist since 2013. I was recommended to her by a sweet couple I met while working as a park ranger in 2012. They gave me her card. And thank god I kept it! A few months later, and old crown can off and I had no idea what to do or where to go. Thankfully, I found the card and contacted Dr. Wei’s office. Allison, her assistant, set me up with an appointment to assess my issue. All the time Dr. Wei inspected my mouth, she went through her method in full detail. I had to go back a few times after that before the crown replacement was completed to get a fitting for a temporary one. 1 month later I was done with the nightmare. I have been a patient of Dr. Wei ever since. It is truly wonderful to have her as my dentist. Thank you!

I had a consultation with Dr. Wei today for the first time and the experience exceeded my expectations. The entire process was professional, friendly, and very easy to make an appointment. She was able to see me right away and I appreciated her office hours and flexibility. Dr. Wei has a caring chairside manner and her level of expertise is very assuring. I am so glad that I found someone I can trust in! I highly recommend Dr. Wei for all your dental needs.

Phenomenal!!! Dr. Wei is a prosthodontist who specializes in very difficult dental restorations, implants, etc. She also teaches aspects of her specialty at UCSF School of dentistry. While I was a dental student I had the opportunity to assist her in a particularly challenging implant case from start to finish. I can promise you this; besides her outgoing, friendly and fantastic bedside manner, her knowledge, organization, attention to detail and hand skills are second to none. A few months ago I was referred to Dr. Wei by my general dentist (another awesome dentist, Dr. Robert Ho) because I needed a special restoration which he doesn’t provide. I was excited to make contact with her again, but also a little nervous being on the other end of the drill.  I felt compelled to write because the entire experience from beginning to end was an exceptionally pleasant one. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Wei. As her patient she made me feel very relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedures. She’s exquisitely gentle and vigilant about my comfort level at all times. She was never rushed, and it may sound funny coming from a dentist, but I enjoyed how she explained everything she was going to do before doing it. It made me even more relaxed because I was never surprised. I told her she would make a fantastic pediatric dentist! You won’t be disappointed! Sincerely, Paul A. Johnson DDS, Pediatric Dentist, Sacramento CA.

Absolutely amazing. I’m writing this while in the chair that’s how compelled I am To say how great a dentist this is! Flew into San Fran for a vacation and had a crown came off mid-flight. Panic, of course, ensues as I am thinking about how the next day is Saturday, I’m starting a week long road trip through Oregon, and what on earth am I going to do for the next week with a loose crown and extremely sensitive tooth while in the middle of no where? First thing Saturday morning I started making the phone calls -begging every dentist who was open to see me. I met a lot of reluctance and down right ‘no’s’ until I reach Dr. Wei’s office. Their answer? That’s terrible, come right in! A little bit of a wait which was to be expected but nicest staff -from the receptionist to the dental assistants and of course to the dentist herself. I’m a bit of a chicken at the dentist (who isn’t, really?) but they took great care of me and talked me through everything patiently. No doubt she is a gem and one of the best dentists I’ve ever been to!

Rarely do you meet doctors and dentists who take the time to listen AND explain things to you in detail – Dr. Wei is one of these unique healthcare providers. I also appreciate that as someone who understands medical terminology, she explains it to me from a science lens. Her bedside manner is second to none and her office staff and hygienists are the most friendly and thorough folks! I recently flew in from Seattle to get her second opinion on my new Seattle dentist’s “recommended work” — Dr. Wei confirmed my suspicions and explained in detail why she disagreed with the other dentists’ recs. Another mark of an excellent dentist is when they know which other dental professionals are at the top of their game – she recommended a 5 star orthodontist to me who is truly 5 stars and an oral surgeon who is a master at his work as well. I cannot recommend this dentist and her practice enough — dump your dentist now and go see Dr. Wei.

I found Dr. Ann on  internet recently . I had very complicated  case and was looking for the  good dentist . From my first visit I understood  that Dr. Ann is the doctor that I was looking for. She is not only good  doctor she is the perfect person. Very knowledgeable , patient ,really cares  about you. I believe everything she tells me.  If I found her early I would not had the problem  that I have  now. Every time I come to this office I have excellent support  and care. She and her staff are great. I would recommend her to anyone.

 

I have been meaning to write this review for a while! Dr Wei is a true gem of a doctor. I actually can’t wait to see her again! Her bedside manner is warm, reassuring, attentive, and meticulous. She even put a little cotton ball between the bridge of my nose and the protective glasses so the glasses wouldn’t squish my long eyelashes. AMAZING!!! I have never received such sensitive care ANYWHERE! Technically, she somehow makes the work of drilling into teeth seem effortless — almost poetic. I remember getting up from the chair and saying, “Wait, that’s it?” Not to mention that the whole staff is amazing. From reception to the assistants. Simply wonderful, warm, and welcoming. I am bummed I won’t get to see everyone there until my next dental cleaning in six months!

I had 2 of my wisdom teeth pulled by Dr.Wei two days ago. The procedure was pain-free. Nitrous oxide plus dr.Wei’s light-handed local anesthesia helped a lot. Dr.Wei was very gentle and precise in every of her move. She made sure I felt comfortable throughout the procedure. I had a whole lot of anxiety right before the procedure but dr.Wei’s calmness and kindness made me feel so much at ease. I barely have any swelling, at least not that anybody around me can tell. Brenda, the assistant is the sweetest girl you’d ever meet. Cameron at front desk is very accommodating. 10/10 hands down. I would recommend this office to everyone!

I don’t have enough good things to say about dr. Ann Wei and the office staff. I’d been putting off dental implants for years because of the pain and cost. Dr. Wei worked with me on breaking down the cost and worked with insurance to get the out of pocket extremely affordable. The surgery itself was shockingly easy and I didn’t feel a thing, such a gentle touch! Bambi is the most personable and helpful office manager ever!!

Dr. Wei has been fantastic. Had 5 crowns done by her 6 months ago and they turned out great. No pain or issues. She takes great pride in her work and makes sure everything is perfect before letting you go. I highly recommend Dr. Wei to anybody who needs dental work.

It’s rare to find a dentist that you look forward to seeing, but I’ve finally found that with Dr. Wei. She and her team are incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Dr. Wei is so genuine and I’ve never felt like she’s tried to sell me on anything that I didn’t truly need. The advice she provides truly feels like she puts our best interest first. I’ve recommend my fiancé to her and he also commented on feeling like this was the most trustworthy dental experience he’s ever had. Highly recommend Dr. Wei and her team. Thank you!

I am terrified of the going to the dentist. I literally had to emotionally prepare myself before going in. I was greeted by the receptionist who was awfully nice and welcoming. I met Dr. Wei’s medical assistant who took my x-rays and she was very gentle and sweet too and made me feel comfortable. I absolutely LOVE Ann Wei… she took the time to ask questions, wanted to know why I had so much fear. She was very personable, very easy to talk with. We shared stories of our families while my mouth got numb. I walked out of there feeling at ease. I’m sure after a few more visits with her, my fear of going to the dentist will be history. I’d definitely recommend her and her team to others. Thank you so much Ann.

I received upper jaw implant treatment and some crowns at lower jaw from Dr. Wei. I am very happy with the treatment outcome. At first, I was a bit hesitant with the treatment, but after discussing with her, I realized it was the best option for me. Unlike many other dentists, Dr. Wei went into  details explaining to me the options and what would be involved during the process. Her attention to details and ability to diagnose impressed me. She also coordinated incredibly well with other specialists, making the process easy. I also like that she is very gentle and caring. I highly recommend her for anyone who is looking for a quality dentist who is capable of providing comprehensive care.

I’m torn on leaving a review for my best kept secret (Ann Wei!!), because I’m worried hordes of you will now make it more difficult for me to get my appointments in! I come once a year since I live in France now, and they are always able to book me in. I found Ann after she was recommended by another highly sought out dentist (he was fully booked and could not take new patients).  I had just gone to a dentist in Berkeley who wanted to perform a root canal.  I said no way, and decided to get a second opinion. I came to Ann explaining I wanted to save the tooth and she was willing to give it a try.  She meticulously performed the work and Voila!! The tooth was saved!! It’s been a few years now and we always go here, though for us staying in the East Bay in the summer,  it’s a drive.  It’s completely worth it, because of her care. She’s a gifted dentist and such a gentle, caring person.  She puts patients first and not money.  She does not push unnecessary treatments on you, and she explains thoroughly if any work needs to be done.  Ann must have graduated top of her class;she’s extremely competent. Finally, her newest Japanese staff just cleaned our teeth last week and the cleaning was amazing.  Our teeth never felt so clean.  I hope they both stay here for years to come.

Dr. Wei has been my dentist for many years. She’s always provided me the best and most practical solutions both short and long-term and I feel that her care has really helped me to maintain good dental health and avoid problems. The friendliness, efficiency and caring of Dr. Wei’s office is something else that I really appreciate!

I used to HATE going to the dentist. BUT I’ve been going to Dr Wei for about 5 years and I will continue to see her until I leave the Bay Area if that ever happens! The whole staff is friendly and expert at what they do. I’ve never been to such a gentle dentist before. My previous dental experience was fine (or so I thought), the staff were nice and dentists friendly. But when it came to the actual dental work there were issues. I moved to sf and went to Dr. Wei. She examined the two crowns I had that were giving me sensitivity and bleeding and showed me that it wasn’t my fault, I didn’t have to live with dental pain, the dentist who did it made some mistakes. I thought because my last dentist was so kind and had my trust that the dental pain was my fault. More cavities or something. But it was all because of poorly fitted crowns! Dr Wei fixed me up – very gently considering it was crown removal – and I haven’t had gum or crown issues since! I actually don’t mind my dentist visits anymore!

Dr. Ann Wei is truly an exceptional dentist- not only is she extremely skillful and knowledgeable, but she is kind and empathetic. She was recommended to me by my regular dentist when I had a problem with one of my front teeth- my dentist said Dr. Wei was the only one he trusted to do the job right. Dr. Wei was very thorough and recommended a conservative approach involving an extraction and implant by Dr. Reed Rayher who also did an excellent job. Dr. Wei was meticulous in her approach and though I had to wear a “stay plate” (essentially a plate with a false tooth) for four months (believe me, that was no picnic) she fashioned one that was thin and as comfortable as possible. I am extremely pleased with my new crown and I can’t say enough about the quality of her work. I’m very happy I had Dr. Wei help me solve my dental issues, she really cares about her patients.

My favorite dentist!  I found Ann by word of mouth referral from another dentist on Yelp that had tons of positive reviews and hence, too many patients and no space for me.  I saw her after I had another visit with a dentist in Berkeley that just didn’t rub me the right way. I saw Ann, and she took care of me.  I wanted a conservative approach and not have to get a root canal if I didn’t need to.  Ann took care of the teeth and we were able to save the tooth (for now) and will keep an eye on it for the future. She’s sincerely friendly, not pushy, very intelligent, and knows what she’s doing.  She’s not one of those dentists that will try to push other services onto you to make money.  She does what is best for the patient, and that can be rare nowadays. Also, she has the latest equipment, unlike the other dentist I saw. Finally, her office manager Allison is awesome.  Smart, sincerely friendly as well, and on top of everything.  She knows what she’s doing and dealing with my insurance was so pain-free for me, I was surprised.  She simply took care of everything.  Plus, I mentioned she’s a sweetheart, right? My son also saw Ann, and I was pleased with her care as well.  The thought that I shouldn’t leave this review on here, because she may get inundated with patients and it might become harder for me to get appointments, did cross my head. But they deserve to be recognized!

Ann Wei, her assistant, and her secretary Allison are all so kind and professional. I had 3 fillings done and they were painless and positive experiences. Very easy to get appointments that worked with my schedule. Thanks so much!

All in all, if you want to look for a very ‘gentle touch’ and yet meticulously thorough dental examine, you will ENJOY Dr. Wei’s examine style. My upper right tooth had a root canal 20 years ago and on May 17, 2016, it grew a lump like 1/4 inch size and I couldn’t eat through the dinner, the 2nd day when I got up, it grew like a delta shaped 1/2 inch size and ballooned up.  After looking up my insurance plan I went to DDS. Alfonso Gonzales, as the list showed, his daughter, Maria Gonzales, is also a DDS, examined me, told me that an extraction of the tooth was needed on the Friday.  And she gave me antibiotics to suppress the tooth lump till next appointment for an extraction. I got frantic. Then I was lucky, my friend, told me this dentist Ann Wei, originally from Taiwan, the type of dentists that I were searching for.  Then I emailed then on Fri., her front desk receptionist, Sandy, called on Sat., she was extremely empathetic, heard my description,  decided she would have Dr. Wei to call me to see if she could see me at earlier time.  That was a Sat., and Dr. Wei called me around 18:00, after having her day and asked me to come in her Mon., when that was her day off at the clinic, her receptionist would not work at the time to take my money. So on Mon., I went, Dr. Wei, did a thorough examine – SHE TOUCHED THROUGH OUT MY GUMS AND PALATE and then told me that the front tooth was broken inside the bone and thus there was not way but to extract it. She also told me that just an implant right back to the front tooth would not work for me and made a phone call right away to Dr. Reed Rayher, to make an ‘urgent’ appointment, the NEXT DAY! Dr. Reed Rayher received me the next day, and because time was tight, or he would have given me the tooth extraction that day. Then I read a couple of stories here, learned that Dr. Wei has helped several emergent situations for people (well, to each of us, it is all emergency to us). I’m also sooo happy that Dr. Wei told me that a simply front tooth implant would not help me, if I don’t solve other periodontitis problem.   Dr. Maria Gonzales didn’t tell me that! I feel Dr. Wei is providing a whole scope view of my dental problem and I was very happy with the chance to see her. On Wed., the first work day of a week, I went back to Dr. Wei’s office, so that I could pay her consultation, only found that her receptionist was talking to my insurance company and the way she talked was so throughout and sweet.    It was very pleasant to speak with her. Now I’m hoping that my dental plan to switch to Delta next year, so I can follow up with her with a ‘better’ plan.

Being from a family of dentists (father & uncle) I grew up with excellent, caring, in-house dentistry!     I now know how privileged (and spoiled) I was because top-quality, reasonably priced dental care is just not that easy to find.  So for those in search of a great dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Ann Wei at 450 Sutter in San Francisco. My recent experience (April 2012) with Dr. Wei involved a lower molar that was becoming increasingly sensitive prior to leaving the country.  I had already heard of Dr. Wei through mutual acquaintances and contacted her explaining that I felt as if my tooth were ready to crack.   Dr. Wei made time for me the same day and within minutes identified a micro-fissure on the back side of the tooth.  She felt that there was a considerable risk that the tooth could fracture and recommended a porcelain in-lay / on-lay.  Knowing that I was traveling in one week, she stayed late to prep the tooth and place a temporary crown.  She then accelerated the normal 2-week lab turn-around so that the final prosthetic was back within 5 business days and again stayed late to cement the final product. Bottom line – within 6 days of my first visit, my tooth was like new – impossible to tell that it wasn’t a fully natural tooth;  very fair price; and completely painless every step of the way.  In addition, I learned that Dr. Wei had studied and practiced in Taipei’s major hospital – a true, big-city testing ground and that she had since achieved national certification here in the states as a certified prosthodontist, an elite group of only several hundred dentists.   Dr. Wei also teaches dentistry at the UCSF dental school from which she got her American degree.  Friendly,  helpful, and a very patient communicator, this is dentistry as good as it gets. Allen Morris,  San Francisco.

Dr Wei examined my mouth thoroughly and effectively and provided me with a new set of dentures. Her professionalism and care were exceptional. I have had the dentures now for a year and they’ve been great. I just had a check up one year later and was very impressed with how thoroughly she made sure that the dentures were 100% efficient. I would certainly recommend Dr Wei to anyone, especially if they are looking for prosthetic treatment. Best dentist I’ve ever had.

Dr Wei and her staff makes the dental experience a pleasant one! I love how easy everything is .. from the txt & email reminders to her wonderful staff .. Cameron & Brenda … they both Assist in making everything smooth. Dr Wei takes great care in taking care of her patients … from the full mouth X-ray to the teeth cleaning… with the updated equipment, everything done was fast & comfortable. Thanks Dr Wei, Cameron & Brenda for making the dental experience a pleasant one !

Dr. Wei did a wonderful job coordinating complex care with several dentists and performing the actual implant procedure. She was always friendly and patient when explaining what was being done and she didn’t try to push you to get unnecessary treatment. Her professional assistant, Allison, was always responsive to email/phone calls and worked with us to manage the covered & non-covered insurance procedures.

Dr. Wei was my dentist for about 7 years while I was living in California.  Throughout the years, my experience with her office has been superb. I cannot think of any disappointing experience. Dr. Wei is very warm and it is contagious to the rest of the staff. One nice thing is that they ask questions about how life is going, and then give you time to answer BEFORE sticking a bunch of tools in your mouth. I had routine cleanings twice a year, and I would go to her office even when I was living in Davis because I didn’t want to switch dentists! Over the years, I went to Dr. Wei for wisdom teeth removal and 1 cavity filling. As for your appointment, sometimes you’ll have to wait a bit, but they never rush through your appointment. Their office is located near Union Square, so you should be prepared for traffic and you’ll probably have to pay for parking.

best dentist I’ve ever had.  I trust her absolutely when it comes to decisions regarding my mouth.  She is honest and knowledgeable.  I’ve told my friends and I’ve heard nothing but good things from those who visited her.

I only have good things to say about Dr. Wei and her staff. No matter what procedure I have, I’m never worried, because I know I can trust her recommendations and expertise. Her office is well-equipped, I just got X-ray pictures taken of some of my teeth while lying in the chair, I didn’t even have to stand up or go anywhere, it was really quick and convenient. Both Dr. Wei and her staff are so kind, professional and caring, amazing customer service and dental work that you can really trust! My husband and one of our friends are also her patients and we all have great experience! Definitely recommend her practice to everyone!

I was never pleased with the work of Dr. Wei. I needed the implant, instead of easing the problem I had difficulty chewing and the tooth was loose and i misplaced the implant. My lesson was, I’d rather go to someone who have experience and really and expert in the field, only then I can check and verify if that person is qualified.

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