Rebecca Armel Dentistry
Rebecca Armel, DDS:
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I was one of those kids who got to enjoy braces! And wisdom teeth being pulled! And retainers! Oh how I loved those… And mean dentists… Oh and most of my adult I avoided the dentist. So… It had been a few years since my last visit to the dentist. But fear NOT, Rebecca and Josh are just so welcoming and just kinda cool… So yeah, give ’em a try..

Over the years, I have spent countless hours in the chairs of several dentists. My teeth  have demanded so much attention.  Many procedures have “gone wrong” requiring extensive corrective work. I became dentistphobic…. until I starting working with Dr. Armel. I just had a crown replacement and it was actually, can you believe,  a peaceful experience (barely felt the novocaine injection or anything that followed). Her attention to detail in selecting exactly the correct shade for the crown was exemplary.  Dr. Armel is calm, gentle, informative and  thoughtful about the recommendations that she makes regarding one’s current dental needs and what one might expect in the future.  When budget is an issue, she identifies immediate needs and creates a timeline for the completion of what remains to be done. I love the fact that she does her own hygienic procedures giving her a first hand,   thorough understanding of your entire mouth.  Through conversations, I have learned that Dr. Armel continues her education by frequently attending seminars on the latest advancements in dentistry and then passes this newfound knowledge on by doing work that incorporates all that she has learned. 10 thumbs up for Dr. Armel.

Everybody hates the dentist, but this truly is a great experience.  I was referred to her and couldn’t be happier that I followed that referral to her office.  This is hands down, the best Dentist I’ve ever had. In addition to Dr. Armel being a great Dentist, her staff is top notch too.  Joy at the front desk treats you like you’re one of her own, and the hygienist is great as well. They were very flexible with me in terns of both scheduling/availability as well as payment.  They have a service to pay off bigger bills, and also offer discount for paying cash.  Additionally, you can call/email if you have major problems and they are super attentive….i.e. I had a script filled at 9pm on a Saturday night. If you need a new dentist or you’re tired of you’re current one, you should definitely look them up.  I can’t recommend any higher!

It seems like every dentist is just out for your money these days, but not Dr. Armel. She and her brother Josh run a small practice where they make you feel so comfortable and welcome. I had a horrible dental experience at Western Dental that practically ruined my teeth, but over the last 2 years, Dr. Armel has done a lot to repair my teeth and care for my oral health. I was terrified of dental work before, but now I feel no anxiety when I’m going to see her. She also worked with me on payment when I was uninsured. They really go above and beyond! And best of all for me, she fixed a cosmetic problem on my front teeth that has plagued me for as long as I remember. They really changed my life! Now, I recommend all of my friends to go to her!

I hate going to the dentist. I think I was traumatized as a child. But the thought of my teeth falling out and having to wear dentures scares me even more so I try to go to my regular check ups. I really like Dr. Armel, Joy, and Josh! They’re incredibly nice and down to earth people. My appointments are always quick and efficient and they are very thorough in their examinations. I like that they also explain what they’re doing too. She took out my wisdom teeth and I was able to go to work the next day and talk normally. aaaaaawesome. No issues at all. Also, they are good about reminders and are understanding when I’m an idiot and oversleep and miss an appointment. It’s a small office with just three people working and occasionally a friendly yorkie. They’re located in the giant medical/dental building right near union sq so it’s not hard to find although parking would be difficult. Anyways, if you’re in need of a dentist who will get the job done right, I’d definitely recommend Dr Armel and her staff.

Dr. Armel must be the best dentist I’ve ever visited.  She is very thorough and explains the procedures to me in as much detail as I need to understand them.  After the visit her office mailed me a summary of the examination and any further work which had been discussed.  The receptionist, Joy, was very courteous and called twice to ensure I was ready for my visit.  I’m actually looking forward to seeing Dr. Armel again.

I went to see Rebecca as I had swapped insurance and could no longer see my previous dentist. Changing provider was not what I wanted to do and was nervous to find someone new. So much so I left it a whole year between appointments. But a cracked crown forced my hand. Rebecca, was recommended to me and thank you lord for that. I never thought I would find a better dentist than my previous guy. I was wrong. I have never experienced going to the dentist with zero discomfort during or after the procedure. So much so I almost fell asleep in the chair (insane). Normally, I am sweating and gripping on to the chair. I am not scared of the dentist but it has that reaction on me. Whatever, your position on dentistry  – terrified or cool –  get treated by the most outstanding dentist I have ever had. Thank you Rebecca and Josh.

I recently moved to San Francisco from Chicago without knowing how to choose a dentist. I asked around the office and to some of my friends, but didn’t feel compelled one way or the other. On a whim, I decided to search through some of the yelp results, with the off chance that I would be persuaded to choose one dentist over the other. I decided that Rebecca’s reviews appeared genuine, and thought that I would give her try. What can I say, really?! Rebecca is not only an excellent dentist, but a quality person as well. Such a combination is rare. I can only support what the previous reviewers have said, I have nothing more to add but that I’ve already recommended her to two of my co-workers. I am still astonished that for my last visit I had to undergo two fillings, and felt nothing. Yup, it was PAINLESS! In my opinion this would suffice alone for 5 stars, but that Rebecca is also such a nice and sincere person that I really cannot put it any simpler: Rebecca is an excellent dentist!

I ‘ve just read about 15 reviews about Dr. Armel and her crew and I would agree with every positive thing that was said.  It seemed that most people stressed what I appreciate most about Rebecca and that’s that she seems to take a personal interest in me and my teeth—not just teeth in general but my teeth and me.  Besides that she’s an excellent dentist and has done all kinds of work on my teeth and there’s nothing she’s done that I haven’t been completely satisfied with.  I highly recommend her!

Dr. Armel and her staff are friendly, professional and make going to the dentist fairly painless. The office is clean- airy and bright. The Dr. takes her time and impressively does each patient’s cleaning herself! She takes care to show patients their teeth (and any potential problems) on a large video screen and explain issues in lay terms. When I had my first cavity ever, I freaked out, but Rebecca calmed my fears and made the filling painless and easy. I highly recommend Dr. Armel!!