Caroline Daligues Dentistry
Caroline Daligues, DMD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

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: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Really wonderful practice all around. I rarely take the time write yelp reviews but really had to in this case. I truly cannot understand what could have motivated anyone to give this dental practice a negative rating. My 5+ years of experience have been uniformly positive. Dr. Daligues and her staff are friendly, responsive, and skilled, and never once in 5+ years has she tried to sell me products or services that I didn’t need, which has ended up being very little outside of the normal cleanings. The whole office feels like a throwback to community dentistry in the best possible way. I recommend Dr. Daligues wholeheartedly.

I moved out of SF 3 years ago but no way would I change dentists! Dr. Daligues and her staff are the best – sweet and gentle. Honestly, it’s the best time one can have at the dentist. After some nudging from the doctor to get Invisalign, my crooked tooth started snagging on the inside of my lip when I chewed. I finally did it and am THRILLED! No more hurting myself. It was fast and easy. A great smile is one of the easiest ways to maintain a youthful appearance. I just adore everyone here – they have improved my looks and mouth health immeasurably. Not bad, eh? 😉

I visited Dr. Daligues 4 months ago. The first visit was pretty straight forward which I like. I don’t really like talkative dentists anyway. She introduced herself and went straight to my x-rays and took photos of my teeth and gums. I haven’t been to a dentist for a while so I was amazed with the technology that she used to check the condition of my teeth. She gave me all the options for my treatment and helped me decide which one is best for me. She is probably the most decisive dentist I’ve ever had. I went back several times to finish my treatment. Although, I only have a thousand dollars from my insurance, it was worth finishing the treatment she recommended. Sure, I paid some money but my gums not only feels better now but my smile also improved a million times! Her staff are very effecient as well and they are always on time for my appointment. I am very pleased that I found this office. 5 star for this dentist!

I can’t really figure out the negative reviews of this office. I’ve been going to this office for a while now, at least ten years and I was very surprised see some negative reviews. Dr. Daligues is a very thorough dentist and this office I would say is very professional. Through the years, she redid some of my fillings and never insisted on replacing them unless it is absolutely necessary. She did some of my crowns also and I am very satisfied with the overall result. As far I remember, I didn’t have any problems with my insurance fees because Amy always explains my benefits before Dr Daligues starts the actual work. I actually like going to her office for my annual checkup which is twice a year. I feel relax and I find the staff very kind. The service is polite and the office is immaculately clean. I also like her new furniture, it looks very sleek. I noticed too that she is into high tech stuff which I consider a plus to her office. Her small camera for the teeth is just amazing! I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a dentist.

This place has become my safe haven. I had the very worst dentist phobia for many, many years. Even the thought of finding a dentist would give me anxiety. Somehow surrendering to all the machinery intimidated me so much to the point that I almost risked having gum infection and possibly other complications. But here I am, searched for a dentist and ended up at Dr. Caroline Deligues’s dentist office. I am very glad to have come this far. From here on out, this place will be my primary and only dentist that I will go to until (if) I move to another state/or country. THEY ARE WONDERFUL and great at what they do. It begins with the lovely Annie who manns all admin logistics for the office. I was lucky that they were accepting new patients and my insurance as well. Considering how great they are, I really got lucky with this one. Dr. Caroline Deligues and the lovely Lori who took care of me, explained everything step by step, clarifying terms, what means what, down to showing me techniques on how to floss and brush properly … they really made me feel welcomed, cared for, and protected. I was really scared at first, even knowing that my first visit was just a general check up and X-ray, but I overcame that bit of fear thanks to these lovely ladies. I’m now risk free from any potential gum disease and other complication had I waited longer or turned around from my first appointment. They made me feel so comfortable throughout my first visit that this place became a familial place to come back to. They genuinely care and are fully committed to their patients as well as the practice. Within the past three months I got a full mouth deep cleaning, and I look forward for my teeth whitening appointment in few weeks. When you look forward to see the people, process and procedures become secondary. And the place is really clean as if it’s newly opened. It’s within walking distance of you are coming from Downtown San Francisco, but also accessible through Uber or Lyft if you don’t feel like walking or driving.

I have been going to Dr. Daligues for my dental care for about ten years now, and I love her service. Dr. Daligues is highly knowledgeable, professional and a very kind human being. I also love her office manager Army and assistant Lori. They work well together and are like a family. I highly recommend their services!

I’ve been coming to Dr. Caroline Daligues for years. The dental office has been providing quality dental care including excellent customer service from the staff including Amy and Lori. The appointments are always incredible, the service is very fast and efficient. Anytime that I have drilling it has always been painless. I highly recommend the dental services of Dr. Caroline… She will always remind you not only to brush your teeth on a daily basis, but use dental floss to prevent cavities and gum disease. I can’t smile without her skills as a dentist with dedication, friendliness and hard work during the examinations and procedures.

Dr. Daligues and her staff are great.  Her office is clean, and everyone from the front desk, the dental hygienists, to Dr. Daligues herself are polite, caring, and accommodating.  Dr. Daligues herself cleans your teeth during the visit which is a rare service in my experience.  I would highly recommend their services and will remain a loyal patient for years to come.

Dr. Daligues and her staff are extremely professional and very kind.  I came to Dr. Daligues in need of a serious amount of work that I had been neglecting for quite some time.  I had shopped around at other places, but was immediately impressed when Dr. Daligues recommended a treatment plan that would save me money and spare me some needless work.  Two years later, I am more than happy with my vastly improved smile.  More importantly, I am grateful to have found a dentist that I can trust, who makes the often unpleasant act of dental work painless and worry free.

Finding a great dentist is not an easy task but Thank Goodness I found Dr. Daligues’ office. I have been seeing Dr. Daligues since 1999 and I have been super satisfied and happy ever since! For me, visiting the dentist is extremely terrifying as I am a big baby (more like an old baby now) but the staff is so welcoming and calming and understanding with me that I feel very comfortable. Ami is awesome with scheduling and billing is always so easy, I never have to worry about anything, she is so nice! Lori, Dr. Daligues’ assistant is so friendly and takes such good care of me and really calms me down before and during the exams and any procedure and that says a lot because I am a handful. Dr. Daligues is such a professional and her knowledge is amazing, she is so kind and thoroughly explains everything I need to know for preventive care to daily care and for any possible issues that might come up in the future. The office is a great find and I highly recommend them for their care, kindness and expertise. They make me feel very welcome.

What can I say? I guess I’m just susceptible to having bad teeth. 6crowns, one extraction, one implant, multiple root canals and your ever so familiar, cavities. Dr. Daligues, Lori, and Ami has been taking care of me for years! They are always patient, knowledgeable and gives me options. I hope they don’t get annoyed with seeing me each week. I am ever so grateful for the hard work they do for me!

I have been going to Dr. Daligues for about 6 years. The cleanings have always been a surprisingly calming experience. I’ve also had some bondings done to fix sensitive spots, and those are always delicately done with very little time from start to finish. I continue to be impressed with her dental work and am very pleased that she has been there to always correct or improve upon any little thing that needs attention.

5 star on EVERYTHING! Office was clean and neat and comfortable! Front desk staff, friendly! Assistant, Lori, was amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable, and caring! Dr. Caroline Daligues, very professional and friendly, spent quality time with me for my first check up (today). She delivered good and bad news in a very caring way. She explained what treatments I needed to do in order to have/maintain oral health-deep cleaning, for my case due to gum problems. She did not suggest anything that’s not necessary. She did not sell anything. She is VERY good. Highly recommended! I will have deep cleaning in the next two appointments. If I have time, I will post another update after my next appointment. Updates: 4/16/2016. As of today, I finished two deep cleaning appointments. I’m very satisfied with this clinic’s services. I will try my best to be short 😉 Okay, here you go: Everyone was so friendly and caring ALL THE TIME!! I have low-tolerance for pain and I was difficult to be numbed; Dr. Daligues and Lori walked extra miles to make sure I was okay during the visits (you might think, well, it’s their job to make sure you are okay. But, believe me, you will see the difference between responsibility and care). After the cleaning, they always took more images to make sure they did not miss anything. They would do more work if needed. (Well, I would not know because these things were underneath my gums. They could have been like, well, I am done, next, but they didn’t) Lastly, they made sure I understood how to take care of my oral health after each visit and in daily life. My next check-up is in July 🙂 To be honest, everyone’s experience is different when it comes to working with a dentist. I personally think it’s important to go in with a open mind and let the staff meet you at where you are. Good luck, everyone! This place is real good!

Just visited this office today. I was a bit scared after reading the low-starred reviews, but I decided to brave it out. I’m glad I did. Everyone was so friendly! Dr. Daligues was very kind and even took the time to ask details about my life (school, where I worked, where I’m from) to allow me to get comfortable with her before she started probing around in my mouth. Her assistant was very nice as well. I was impressed that she actually took digital images of my teeth and showed me my problem areas. Wow, never seen my mouth that up close and personal before! I could even see the small indentions on the surfaces of my teeth from grinding them at night. This also allows her to watch over potential areas (because, lets face it, who can remember that small speck of decay in a person’s mouth you seen 6 months ago..). She gave me some suggestions and never pushed products or dental work. She even offered me samples of over-the-counter Sensodyne for my sensitive teeth. Going to the dentist is never fun, but at least with Dr. Daligues, it can be a comfortable experience.

I started going to Dr. Daligues about 5 years ago, and think the world of she and her staff! She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly, and has a great chairside manner. She always thoroughly explains what work needs to be done, showing me xrays and outlining options. When working on my teeth, she and her sfaff are unfailingly sensitive to how I am reacting (I.e. keeping my throat clear, ensuring I am pain free, stopping to give me a breather if my mouth has been open a long time.) In my almost 50 years on this planet, she is the first dentist I’ve had who truly puts me at ease. I know I am in good hands. Dr. Daligues’ staff is just as capable and on their game as their boss. Ami at the front desk always goes over exactly what my insurance does and does not cover, so there are no surprises. Do yourself a favor, and go see Dr. Daligues!!

Dr. Daligues is great. I’ve been seeing her for almost 15 years and she always knows who I am, details about me that indicate that I’m not just another file, and she shows more than an interest in just cleaning my teeth and getting me out of the chair but actually is interested in who I am and what may be informing my dental issues of the moment. Her staff are extremely friendly, highly reliable, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dr. Daligues, especially since she’s open on Saturdays!

I had a GREAT experience! Everyone was super friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. I filled out medical paper work intake form. I apparently overlooked a question and the secretary politely asked me to fill out that question. It was nice to see that the paper work is checked by 3 different people (secretary, dental assistant, and Dr. Daligues) to ensure accuracy. I am used to most medical providers not even looking at the medical chart and just winging it. The medical assistant (Lori) was really friendly and told me step by step what she would be doing to ensure my comfort. She has a great sense of humor,  she gave me a really good laugh. Dr. Daligues also went over everything with me in detail and was super gentle with me. It’s refreshing to have such a friendly/personable staff that show they cared about me and cleaned my teeth really well. My teeth feel and look very clean, shiny, and at least a shade whiter! 🙂

I was so surprised when I read the reviews of Dr. Daligues.  I have been seeing her now for almost 11 years, when I first moved to San Francisco from Southern California.  She and Ame (front desk receptionist) have always been so sweet and caring.  I am quite anxious at the dentist and Dr. Daligues has been understanding of that. They always remember what’s going on in my life (job, husband, etc.) and make me feel comfortable.  In the 11 years I’ve gone to her I honestly don’t recall her ever cancelling or rescheduling me, except after she gave birth to her son! This is quite impressive as I need to go every 4 months for a cleaning due to a plaque problem that my mom has too.  I’m sad to see that others had a bad experience.

Caroline Daligues and her entire staff are so wonderful!!! Prior to every appointment I’ve received a curtsey appointment confirmation call 2 days prior to my visit (so convenient). I have never had to wait longer than 10 minutes (if that) in the waiting room which is unlike any other dentist I’ve visited in the past. She is always prompt and my appointments are speedy. Her entire office is immaculate and spa-like, with top of the line equipment. Dr. Daligues is so thorough, transparent, and is excellent at reviewing your visit and explaining concerning areas with you. She filled 3 cavities for me (2 separate visits) – I am usually a person that is terrified of needles, but she made me feel so comfortable during the process. Prior to finding Dr. Daligues, the dentist used to be a dreadful experience for me. After becoming her patient, my oral health is at it’s finest! I am so grateful for my experience with Dr. Daligues & her staff – I cannot recommend her enough!

I have never really been nervous to go to the dentist (because I’m a big brave man), but I will admit that this is one of the most comfortable dentist’s offices I have ever been in. The staff is very warm and kind, and Dr. Daligues has always given me her full care and attention. Every part of the process – from appointment making to procedures and billing – was completely explained, simple and straightforward. I went in for an exam and they told me it’s best for me to get a “deep cleaning.” I had never had one before, and do take fairly good care of my teeth, but after seeing the images they took I could see a lot of places I was missing over the years that needed some attention. They explained what they would do and how much it would cost with the coverage I have – nothing surprising or hidden at all. During the procedure they always checked in with me to make sure I was okay and wasn’t feeling any pain – which I greatly appreciated. Aside from a little sting of the anesthetic needle, I never felt pain during or after the process. My gums were barely even sore after the anesthetic wore off – to me thats a sign of a job well done, and a job done with care and skill. I have now had both sides of my mouth done and couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you Dr. Daligues, you and your team are fantastic!

What happened to my first review? I’ve been seeing Dr. Daligues for the last ten years now and feel fortunate that I found her. My opinion, she’s very thorough and takes time in explaining the treatment that I needed. Her staff are very accomodating and very efficient. She did a lot of work on my teeth and I am happy that everthing is still intact. I highly recommend her.I’ve been seeing Dr. Daligues for the last eight years and I feel fortunate that I found her as my dentist. she’s very thorough and she explains to you every procedure that you need. I also like her staff, they are very accomodating. she did all my crowns and fillings and I love them! I highly recommend her. and by the way, just like the other review, my appointments were never rescheduled!

I’ve been to Dr. Daligues’ office several times and I can’t help but notice that the office is very clean and organized. Her staff are very friendly also. All the necessary treatments were explained by Dr. Daligues with her digital xrays and photos. Payments were discussed with full understanding before any work were to be done. All my dental visit  were comfortable and the treatments were done with efficiency.I will surely recommend this office to anybody.

Dr. Daligues gave me a smile that changed my life. I finished a treatment plan that was presented to me. From deep cleaning to veneering of my front teeth and I am more than happy with the result. She is very meticulous and very thorough. The entire team is very professional. I am very happy to be a part of this dental practice.

I’ve been going to Dr. Daligues for 7 years now with a short hiatus because of insurance issues. I was gone just a few months but, boy, was there a difference. I called the insurance company and begged them to send me back to Dr. Daligues. She and her wonderful staff, Amy at the front desk (+ office mgr, + accounting & billing, ++++), and Laurie (dental asst extraorinaire) have worked with me thru chemotherapy, 3 hospital stays and loads of problems that other dentists would just shrug off and ignore. Together (mostly her) we came up with a plan that was best for me… and, even with lots of work to be done, plenty of hurdles and a limited income, I came out with a beautiful smile. I just can’t say enough about how friendly, efficient, reliable, responsive and caring the whole office is. I think of them as friends and professionals. You’ll notice the difference in care, the state of the art technology (they know what’s out there before other dwntists, not afraid to tell you about it), and in the big smile and hello you get when you walk through the door. Go. Go on, get there!

I love the women/professionals in this office. They are patient, accommodating, friendly, and punctual. Every time that I am there, I leave feeling lovely. This is not just because my teeth are clean and cared for, but because the energy of the office is so positive. My dental health is better than it has ever been and I have Dr. Daligues and her staff to thank for that. I was referred to them by a colleague and have since referred 2-3 people myself

I’ve been seeing Dr. Daligues for over a decade and have recommended friends. I tried a number of dentists in the area when I first moved here first, without much luck, until I found her. Her staff is punctual and friendly, and I’ve always had quick responses, easy explanations of my billing, and smart answers to my questions. She’s had to refer me out to a couple of specialists over the years (wisdom teeth, gums), all good people. I highly recommend her!

Dr Daligues changed my life. I used to be terrified of going to the dentist, and because of that my oral health suffered a bit. Then I found Dr Daligues. I have been going to her since 2001, if I remember correctly. I have not EVER had a bad experience here. Quite the contrary, I look forward to seeing her and her staff. Amy at the front desk is always an sbsolute sweetheart, she always calls me with reminders, they are good about staying on top of appointments, schedule changes and such. I have many kinds of procedures done and I can only say that I am 100% satisfied with everything she has done for me. Every procedure I have gone through was thoroughly explained before allowing me to make a choice, during the procedure she always gives me a heads up of what is about to happen, she always checks whether I’m comfortable, and the expected results are always discussed with me too. I am extremely happy with my smile now, with my oral health, and with how she helped me understand how to care for my teeth and gums. My family and coworkers are going to her too now (and also love her and the staff). You can not go wrong by choosing her. I am on the final stages with Invisalign, which under her supervision, turned out to great results. She has made me a very happy man! PS: I haven’t forgotten how fantastic her assistant is, but right this minute I can’t recall her first name.

I have been with Dr. Daligues since 2002. In all these years I have never experienced seeing anyone asked to go back outside after having their X-rays taken. Amy, front desk staff, has always given her best helping patients understand their insurance coverage & to whom they can be referred to for specialists needs. From what most people knows (longtime patients) there are THREE x-ray machines for the THREE rooms. The one that made a disgraceful comment surely DOES NOT know about that because I’m pretty sure that it was her first & only visit to this office. There’s NO discrimination of any kind from the Doctor and/or staff because if there were then all people that have bad dental insurance coverage (which is most people) & have bad teeth (we all know who we are) will not be treated with the same respect! I truly encourage all of Dr. Daligues’ patients to PLEASE write a review about their knowledgeable services & friendliness & respect that this office staff provides. Also, Not all health care providers can satisfy all patients’ needs, so if you’re not satisfied then look for another provider elsewhere. We are all entitled to that!

Dr Daligues has been my dentist for many years. When I first saw her, I had some challenges due to bad ortho. Dr Daligues has not only worked out a plan for me, year by year, but moniters me closely, always thinking ahead, and suggesting something we might try for the health of my teeth. Her skill and knowledge is phenomanal. In addition, and for me perhaps most importantly, is her positive outlook. Her combination of professionalism and warmth, is exactly what you want and need in a medical/dental provider! Her staff reflects this as well. Ami runs the front office, with that same combination of workplace professionalism and the personal touch. Her assistant Laurie is always on point and couldn’t have a better personality, putting you at ease when you most need it. I can not recommend the dental office of Dr Daligues highly enough. Yes, I actually look forward to going to the dentist!

Annie, the front office worker, is always very sweet and friendly and has always helped quickly when I needed paperwork, receipts, etc. I’ve been several times and have never had to wait longer then 10 minutes to be seen.  Dr. Daliques is quick, but thorough and often stops to check that I’m comfortable during my cleanings.

I had Dr. Daligues for like 7 years, and kept going to her even after changing jobs since she was still under the network coverage. I stopped seeing her for about 2-3yrs now when my employer switched to a different coverage. I’ll be honest, back then, I did have some doubts about her skills But when my new dentist complimented on the work they did on my teeth (fillings), I figured, she’s good after all. Not super but good enough especially if she’s in your dental insurance network. Her front desk staff is friendly, it’s fairly easy to make an appointment, not like wait for 3 months (ok maybe like a month back then and not for like the entire month somewhere in the summer because she’s out of the country or something like that and most of December). She isn’t chatty at all, so I personally like that, just keep it business, talk about my teeth, that’s it. However, the more I went to see her, the less I saw her because the assistants did most of the work, which was fine by me since it’s just all clean up work but I thought it was a bit odd after it kept happening. It was very hard to get one-on-one time with Dr. Daligues and discuss if there were any problem. She pretty much tells you what the problem is, if any, then tells you how you should resolve it. And speak to the front desk staff is you wanna know how much it’d cost you before moving forward with the recommended procedure. I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled out by a specialist recommended by this office, as well as minor gum issues (by Dr. Daligues), so I had definitely had gotten some major work done through and at this office and am content with all the work even now. I do agree with one of the reviewers though, that sometimes when she’s drilling into my teeth, she nonchalantly chats with the assistants (in Tagalog I think? I remember that not understanding what they were talking about made me feel uneasy, especially with the drill in my asleep mouth..ugh..) She does try to sell stuff once in a while but not in a pushy way, she’ll make a suggestion (recommends it) but won’t push it once you say you’ll think about it or totally not into it. I’ve had a dentist in downtown long time ago who sold me a whitening kit with a customized teeth mold and everything (I was young and inexperienced then, what a waste of money! I’d go back to her only if she’s in my network though. Everyone’s experience is different. She’s not ‘super’ but she’s not bad either in my opinion. And now that I’ve tried other dentists’ after her, she does have one of the better, high-tech equipment and they’re not just for shows, they’re worth it, seriously.

Dr. Daligues is a pro, and very easy/comfortable to have working in your mouth. I’ve been her patient for over 10 ears. She has never tried to “upsell” me for services I didn’t need, while several other dentists and periodontists I’ve experienced seem to do that as a rule. She really knows me and cares about my oral health. I have no hesitation recommending her.

I chose Dr Daligues randomly from my BlueShied book based on her proximity to my apartment. Every time I see a dentist I end up with a couple of needles in my mouth, so its always been a bad experience.  So when I went to see Dr. Daligues (emergency of course), sure enough, it was sort of an emergency, and I was gonna require the needle again. Dr. Daligues is the first dentist who actually allows the novocaine to completely take effect before starting work. Even when it requires 3 cartridges (which I usually do). And when shes actually administering the shot, she barely sticks the skin, shoots a little in, lets it numb the skin, then goes in a little further, shoots some in, lets it numb the area, and so on, until the needle is all the way in and she finishes the injection. She doesn’t jam the thing all the way in on the first try. She takes the time to make it less painful. This is HUGE for me. I don’t like (as most people) a needle in my mouth. I’ve been to nightmarish places like Western Dental and had needles jammed down into my gums. Dr. Daligues, her receptionist and her staff are very friendly, to the point, professional, and efficient. They also take very clear pictures ( and x-rays) of all of your teeth and show you the teeth with problems. Other dentists will show you x-rays only, which usually shows some nice shadowy ghost-like image, which is of no value to most patients. I had 2 teeth crumble one week. I needed 2 crowns immediately. I didn’t have the money for them, but she did the work and helped me get financed with CareOne to cover some of the cost. She also let me make a couple of payments over the next couple of weeks to pay it off. Bottom line: I was in pain, she made it go away. The teeth look great. I have a friend who is experiencing a dental emergency and I’m taking him to see her tomorrow. I would definitely recommend Dr. Daligues, especially if getting injections is your main fear–she does a great job.

I have been going to Dr. Daligues for over 5 years.  I think she’s a great and knowleadgeable dentist.  She’s very light with her hands and thorough with her job.  When she dropped my insurance, I went to another dentist and was so unhappy, I returned to Dr. Daligues and paid out of my own pocket, because she was that good and worth it.  However, I can see why others thought she can be a bit rude.  I have seen her talk down to her staff, but not to me.  Personally, as long as she’s good to me and does a great job working and caring for my dental needs, that’s all that matters.

Dr. Daligues, is a very good dentist. I was very fortunate to work with her when she was the office manager at tricity dental. she was attending UOP for dentistry.  I also worked  for her when she started practising and she was very good. I have about 4 fillings on my molars (white fillings) she did 11 years ago, done before I left . and they are still standing. unlike other dentists she takes the time to show you x-rays, explain procedures, and co-pays.  And is very easy going. I highly recommend Dr. Daligues.  She is not a rip off. And her work is very good.

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