Negar Parravi, DDS

If you have small children and are thinking about seeing this dentist, please heed my advice. My son went to see her and did not have his teeth sealed as what should have been done. He is nine years old and has permanent molars. Now he has a huge cavity that almost requires a root canal because this dentist did not seal his teeth. I travel often and depend on dentists to take initiative and offer strong recommendations and take action. Why did this basic procedure get skipped? Again, this dentist should have addressed his cavity and sealed that tooth. I DO NOT recommend this dentist.

Granted, she was dealing with the fact that I had just removed my braces and had a bunch of cavities. Most of the fillings she performed were fine, but 3 of them were filled in poorly, such that I’m more likely to get plaque and inflammation in between my teeth and now I have to get them refilled at a different dentist.

Great and streamlined experience! Very organized, friendly dentist and staff. First visit to Dr. Parravi’s office and my first cleaning in over seven years. She attended to my teeth cleaning personally (v. using a hygienist) explaining clearly the condition of my teeth and gums. She was quick to find and point out all my good cleaning practices and suggesting ways I could improve my methods without judgement nor scolding. I was impressed they already had spoken to my provider before I arrived; they knew exactly what was and was not covered and to what degree. Pre-​appointment text reminders (which I appreciate) that no other medical provider has ever offered. Big windows offer daylight filled rooms viewing onto lots of greenery makes the visit very pleasant. Dr. Parravi and Anna have a good communication style between them — they made the whole experience pleasant. I’m actually looking forward to going back!
The only improvement I could suggest would be a super clear explanation to first time patients that the office is on University DRIVE not avenue. I did not get that reminder myself from them (no fault of theirs!); perhaps other people didn’t have that problem. I don’t live in Menlo Park nor Palo Alto, so my knowledge of local streets is limited. Even though the address is always clearly written, my mind stopped paying attention after ‘University’ and thinks that everything is on University Avenue. Nice neighborhood, super easy parking!

Worst dentist. I don’t believe all these reviews here because her awful work stayed in my mouth for a few weeks and I ended up going to another dentist to fix them for me.

I went in for a standard checkup, and Dr. Parravi said I had some small cavities, which probably should get filled. She said it was best to be proactive. So I booked an appointment with her to get them filled. During this appointment, she started talking about how they were actually large cavities, and she asked me questions about how she should fill them. She didn’t seem to know what was best. (The issue was whether to fill in spaces between teeth that she drilled out.)
After the appointment I was in intense pain for three weeks, and I couldn’t chew anything hard, even though I was taking painkillers constantly. Now, months later, I still need to use special toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Furthermore, I can feel the fillings with my tongue, and they are very rough and jut out of the teeth.
UPDATE: One year later, and I went into a new dentist due to pain near one of the fillings. The filling had broken off the tooth, and I had a root canal done on the tooth the same day.

I love Dr. Paravi as a person and a dentist. My sister and cousin are dentists and I’ve always had my dental care done by them. Since I don’t live close to them anymore, I started seeing Dr. Paravi. She is very flexible with her treatment plan and considered my sister’s plan as well. This much of care and flexibilty is waht you cannot find easily. I have referred friends to her and they have been happy too. BTW if the receptionists are not as good as you expect (the are usually good) don’t put it on Dr. Paravi. Just bring up the issue with her. She is very responsive.

I’m not sure there is anyone out there that fears going to the dentist more than me — but it is definitely up there on things that I try to avoid, along with buffets and any establishment that involves large groups of children. As someone who hasn’t had the best history with dentists, I can finally say that Dr. Parravi has eased my fears of the dentist chair.
Now, I will say that the dog that walks around kind of creeps me out, but I’m just not a fan of dogs (fight me). The cleaning went well, and she even hooked me up with free dental goodies after my first visit — very cool. I don’t know many dentist that like giving out free goods, unless there’s some kind of backdoor pay set up between her and the Colgate mob bosses.
Overall, I’d recommend this dentist to anyone in the local area. Great service, quick appointments, and friendly staff.

I actually found Dr. Parravi through Unilocal (thank you to the 18 five-​star reviews sitting below mine!) My nerves at seeing a new dentist were immediately calmed once I stepped into Dr. Parravi’s office. She is truly an expert and also the kindest, most wonderful person, not to mention the rockstar team she has, notably the amazing Anna who helps you get settled. I felt like Dr. Parravi was determined to give the best dental health advice and treatments you need without pressuring you or trying to up sell you. I will never go to another dentist because I know my experience can never be matched. I have already started recommending her to all of my friends and family.
Thank you, Unilocal

I chose Dr. Parravi for the convenient location, assuming that she would be a competent dentist. I am pleased to report that she is an excellent dentist! After only a week on a month long trip to Europe, I began having issues with my left upper wisdom tooth. My schedule was tight after I returned, so I was delighted that the office could accommodate my scheduling requirements and my request for local anesthesia. Before the appointment, I received multiple reminders via phone call and text, which was great. At the appointment, the receptionist/​assistant was very friendly, and Dr. Parravi chatted with me for a bit and confirmed what I wanted. She only took an hour to remove two wisdom teeth, one of which was so high up that she couldn’t see it, and during the procedure, she paused periodically to ensure that I wasn’t in distress. Afterwards, I received a clear set of instructions, and I haven’t had any problems during recovery.
Compared to my previous experience getting my wisdom teeth removed in Boston, this was much faster, more comfortable, and pleasant.
5 stars for friendliness, location, ease of scheduling, and above all, great dentistry!

First off… I do not like going to the dentist. It’s been years! Found Dr. Parravi here on Unilocal and she was amazing!
Anna at the front is so kind and was understanding of me being afraid.
Dr.Parravi kept me In the loop while she did my cleaning with everything she was doing. Have never felt so comfortable with a dentist!
I’m so happy I have found my new dentist!

My husband and I both had terrible experiences with Dr. Parravi. Lured in by the good reviews here, we booked check-​ups. She and her staff talked down to us, talked smack about other patients to each other during our cleanings, and made us watch a boring video about flossing (sure, flossing is important, but just *instruct* us kindly, don’t lecture!).
She also recommended things that we didn’t need, that turned out to be expensive. First, she cajoled me into buying a *second* bite guard («just in case something happens to the first») with the promise that insurance would cover it. Well, it didn’t, so that was $ 350 out of pocket that I didn’t expect.
Then she cajoled me into filling a bunch of very small cavities left over from my time with braces that my previous dentist had recommended just «keeping an eye on» until they got bigger. One of them was positioned such that I ended up needing a half crown for it!
Worst of all, the half crown she made for me — remember, for that *tiny* cavity that my previous dentist said wasn’t a problem at all yet — she mounted *crooked*! It sat higher than it should and had an air bubble between it and the tooth. I could feel that it sat higher than it should, but she just sanded it down a bit and said «you’ll get used to it.» My bite still felt really weird because of it, though. It was also really sensitive to temperature and ached when I did scuba dives.
I sure didn’t want to go back to her again after my experience there, so I found a great dentist in Palo Alto, who showed me the bubble on the X-​ray. He ended up having to re-​do the half-​crown when the tooth corroded away from the crown, exposing the air bubble. Because it had been less than 5 years since it had been done (BADLY) by Dr. Parravi, insurance wouldn’t cover it so I had to pay another $ 900 for Dr. Parravi’s shoddy work.
I wouldn’t recommend this dentist to my enemies.

I thought Dr. Pavarri’s office was great, she was friendly as was receptionist. She does her own cleanings and has a nice warm towel for you to wipe your face after.

I thought Dr. Pavarri’s office was great, she was friendly as was receptionist. She does her own cleanings and has a warm towel for you to wipe your face after the cleaning.

I was never one to enjoy visiting the dentist, until I found Dr. Parravi. She is truly at the top of the list when it comes to patient services. Dr. Parravi is super caring, knowledgeable, and concise. She takes personal interest in patients and their health and pays meticulous attention to detail.
When it comes to treatment recommendations, she and the practice always have my health/​best interests in mind. I believe that high quality dental work lasts a very long time and if you’re looking for a dentist, look no further. Great facility, friendly staff and amazing doctor.
Thank you, Dr. Parravi!

Thank You Dr Negar ! It’s been a week since I had the worse tooth pain ever & I went to another dentist (that will remain nameless) I left Wanting a second opinion. I called Dr Parravi office and was greeted by the sweetest receptionist ever, who I will name… Esy. I had to have immediate root canal for the first time in my life I was freaked! Dr Parravi did such an amazing job with… her confidence her skill & her warm bedside manner. I got so Lucky to find her… plus she saved me $ 1000.00 from the first dentist. Most important No tooth pain.

My husband and I’ve been patients since moving to the Bay Area 4 years ago, and always happy with our visits. I highly recommend Dr. Parravi. (As a matter of fact, a couple of our friends have become Dr. Parravi’s patients after our recommendation.)
A few words about my dental history: I am one of those people who is almost obsessive with their teeth’s cleanliness and health. I regularly floss my teeth throughout the day, and I brush and rinse twice a day.
One of the reasons why I am so meticulous about my teeth is that I don’t have much strong teeth genetically. So, compared to many people I know (both family and friends) who don’t pay even one tenth of the attention that I pay to my teeth, I, unfortunately, do get more new cavities and stains. That means, every six months, when I visit Dr. Parravi, she is doing some dental work in addition to the regular scheduled cleaning, which is also done by her.
The most serious job she did for me was a root canal. I had that treatment done right before al trip overseas, and per D. Parravi’s advice, I had to see another dentist in Turkey for some follow-​up work. I visited my sister’s dentist, who is also a very well-​known and respected dentist in his city, and after a through check-​up, he complimented on the great job done with my root canal. Not that I needed any reassurance for Dr. Parravi, it is always nice to hear a doctor to praise another doctor’s work, and in this case, they even didn’t know each other :)

Great experience, highly recommended!
It was really hard for me to find a dentist who does honest and clean work that I can trust. I looked for a dentist for a while and tried couple of other doctors till I found Dr. Parravi.
Dr. Parravi and her staff are amazing! They always welcome you with bright happy smile that makes you more comfortable. They also do a great clean work, which makes your experience a great one.
During my first visit, she examined my teeth very carefully and built my «folder», which surprisingly other doctors didn’t! She showed me the X-​ray and explained where I have cavity problems. This helped me trust her that she’s not just trying to charge me for something that’s not necessary. She explained the procedure in great detail which set my mind at ease and It was painless. Even for simple cleaning, she’s always very patient and spend a good amount of time to make sure it’s done right.
I have never been treated so well by a dental professional or any doctor.

I recently made the switch to Dr. Negar Parravi and have nothing but positive things to say about her. I am from the East Bay and I make a trip to see her twice a year in the Menlo Park. She has been my dentist for the past five years. Why do I drive that far to see a dentist? BECAUSE SHE IS THAT GOOD! I personally have never seen a dentist that is more thorough with a dental exam and dental procedures than her! Many dentists that I’ve been to in the past either rush to get you out, try to upsell you on cosmetic services, or procedures that you may not need.
What I like about Dr. Parravi and her staff is that she is honest, personable, and professional. She also pointed out other things about my teeth that other dentists in the past have missed including how to properly floss deep into the gums. I also had implant surgery done by Dr. Parravi recently. Her fees were very reasonable compared to other dentists and it was painless, simple, and the procedure felt pretty routine.
As for the facility, There is plenty of parking, the office is very modern and clean, and there is even a relaxation fountain, water, and magazines while you wait! I highly recommend Dr. Negar Parravi and have referred many of my friends to her practice. Booking appointments is very easy and she even has some type of automated system that sends you a text message and email to remind you of your appointment which I thought was very helpful.

I have not been to the dentist in a while and am very glad that I saw Dr. Pavarri.
Unlike most dentists she actually does her own work, the assistant took the x-​rays but she did the cleaning. The office is always clean and I love getting the warm towel to clean up after she is finished. I would highly recommend her
services.

Dr. Parravi is a nice dentist, but I’ve had much better work other places. More importantly, when I showed up for my cavity fillings, the procedure was much more extensive than was originally presented. For example, I was not told that the front two teeth would have large holes drilled into them — this caused a mild freak out while lying in the chair. I have had to go back once to get a tooth adjusted, normal procedure — but the ‘fix’ only made the problem worse. I have another tooth that is still super sensitive to anything — but am going back to my original dentist.
Great for a cleaning — not great for more detailed work.
Assistants can be pushy.