David Yu, DDS

I had terrible experiences in the past with dentists and been trying to find a good one. I needed to pull out 2 wisdom teeth and I have been delaying the process because I dread going to the dentist.
I was referred to Dr. Yu by my bf and decided to give him a shot, I was told he’s amazing but ill have to be the judge for myself. OMG! During the process of pulling out my wisdom teeth, I was so scared and tense but I did not feel a single thing, not even when he gave me the shots… I didn’t even feel the needle and I was told he gave me 4shots (NO PAIN AT ALL) I was soo surprised.
Although they do not take my insurance but I am willing to pay out of pocket that’s how great he is. Highly Recommended!!! You will not regret this decision!

I just switched dentists after I had my last dentist tell me I had four cavities… I’ve never had a cavity since I was a child and I sure as hell don’t have any now!
I knew I had found my new dentist when Dr. Yu told me that you shouldn’t put holes in your mouth unless they actually need to be there! I’d say I have to agree. Upon getting Dr. Yu’s second opinion I of course don’t have any cavities. Thanks for being honest Dr. Yu!!!

I have a ton of trouble with my teeth (yes, I’ve been turned down by dentists after they see the number of crowns I have lol…), and after all these years, Dr. Yu is still the best dentist I’ve been to, and I’ve flown cross state when I lived in the bay area, and now cross-​country when I live in NY just to see him :)
Highly recommend it, he really takes care of his patients!

When I called in the receptionist was really friendly. I needed to get my wisdom teeth removed.
I found this place on Unilocal after searching for «Oral Surgeons.» Only problem is, she told me, I probably want to search for a specialist. Specialist?
Yeah, because apparently David Yu is NOT an oral surgeon. Misleading category… I believe they are just General Dentistry.
Weird. I didn’t want to lower their rating, but I didn’t want to boost it either. Just a warning to the rest of you searching for a place to get your wisdom teeth removed: T

I have been seeing Dr. Yu ever since I was a kid. He has moved location a few times, and I don’t think he’s open 7 days a week. I’ve tried other dentists before out of convenience, but it’s always seemed more painful with other people. Dr. Yu takes time and care in his work, making your smile as painless as possible. When he gives shots, I’ve noticed he’s a lot slower than many other dentists, and he knows just how to do it with a steady hand for minimal pain. I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed by him and everything.
Back when I had braces, I was seeing another orthodontist (who made me cry before!) and sometimes the wire would get messed up to the point where it would scratch my cheeks and draw blood. There were a couple times my parents brought me in to have an emergency appointment with Dr. Yu during that phase, and although he’s not an orthodontist, he still tried his best to fix it.
Going to the dentist is something that I think a lot of people put off due to this preconception that we’re going to walk out unable to eat for days. Heck, I put of teeth cleaning for months and months myself, but in the end, if you have get it done, at least find a dentist that’s good at what he does and that will make the experience as easy as possible.

Dr. Yu is the best dentist I’ve ever been too. (And I’ve had a lot of dental work done!) He takes his time because he does it right! Not the «get them in and get them out so I can maximize my paycheck» attitude that most dentists have. He really cares. He is gentle, kind and performs his work like a true artist.
He has prevented me from having to get surgery and helped me to keep my tooth, instead of the expensive titanium replacement that other dentists had suggested. And for that, I am forever thankful.
If you care about your teeth, and their future, get in to see him quick before he retires. Dentists like this can be hard to find.

I am no longer scared to have dental work done. Maybe one day, I can say that I am no longer scared… of spiders. But for now, I’ll work on conquering one fear at a time.
I’ve had experiences with callous-​natured dentists armed with their overworked, underpaid staff. They rush through delicate procedures, and place no priority on the patient’s comfort. Dentistry gets a bad rep because so many of these dentists forget that they are dealing with human beings– each with anxieties (real or perceived) and each with differing (in)tolerance for pain.
This is not true with Dr. David Yu. For me, the part that is the most nerve-​racking would have to be the shots– you know, the syringes that are like five inches in length! Dr. D is extremely skilled in delivering these frightening nerve numbers to his patients. To reduce the pain and acidity of the injection, he takes great care to administer them slowly. Before he works on drilling /​filling /​molding /​extracting a tooth, he always makes sure that the nerves are completely numb. I can tell you from experience that there is nothing more painful than drilling a tooth before the nerves are numb.
If my horror stories haven’t frightened you enough (or if you share some similar ones), you’ll see that finding a skilled, patient, attentive dentist is pure gold. Dr. D’s prices are by no means on the low end of the scale; but I can say that his pricing will be the ONLY thing that will hurt. His precision and experience are very worth the bill he charges. And they’re your teeth! Protect them so you can eat all the yummy stuff people Unilocal about for decades to come!