Gregory A Young, DDS

*Most importantly — a very competent, experienced, and knowledgeable practitioner who cares about the well-​being of his patients.
*Dr Young uses the newest techniques and explains all options to his patients when undergoing difficult procedures.
*Very, very good with kids and adults alike (my entire family sees Dr Young). My kids actually enjoy going to see Dr. Young.
*After a difficult procedure where i experienced a lot of pain after an extraction, Dr Young checked in with me via several phone calls.
*Easy Parking
*Competent, personable office staff and assistants
If you live in the area and need a dentist for your whole family, Dr Young is a great choice.

Great dentist and great team! There was an initial mistake about the dentist taking my insurance, and I was shocked when I got a bill for $ 300! Veronica, the amazing office clerk, called to let me know that there was a mistake, and that they would remove the charges from my account. Totally bummed I have to see a different dentist. If you can, go see Dr. Young!

Great dentist. No drama, no guilt, just great efficient care from the whole staff. So glad we found you guys! My silver lining after leaving Dr. Negron.

Dr. Young is a very competent dentist and great guy. He has varied interests and is quite personable. I think it is kinda cool that he also works as a fireman. On to the dentist part — he has taken care of all my dental issues over the last couple of years, including replacing two 20 year old bridges. His office fits me in quickly when I need to be seen for an emergency. I use Tracy as my dental hygienist and couldn’t be more pleased. She lets me know how I am doing and what I need to do to improve my dental health. Excellent dentist and great support staff!

I have been going to Dr. Young’s office for over 10 years now. I am 44 (with a Ph.D.) and he has been the best dentist or medical professional I have ever seen. I have had some bad experiences with my former dentist and I was referred to Dr. Young by a colleague.
Dr. Young will tell you the truth. He is not someone after your money, but a person of great moral character who cares and values about his patients only. The dentist before him was trying to treat pretty much all my teeth and calling it preventive treatment. Dr. Young did not think any of that was necessary and I have not had a single issue with my teeth over the past 10 years.
I have seen two-​three hygienists at Dr. Young’s office for the past 10 years. All his hygienists and other administrative staff are outstanding professionals. I receive a reminder before my appointments by mail and also get a reminder call the day before. When I had emergencies come out, and I cannot make it to my appointment, they have always been understanding, considerate, nice, kind and accommodating for my needs.
Dr. Young is an exceptional professional. There is a lot to learn from him even for your own business, just by interacting with him. He always asks, and cares about my family. He will remember all your conversations which makes me think, he listens to you and cares about you. He is extremely knowledgeable and I can tell from my conversations that he keeps himself up-​to-​date by participating in the top professional organizations, conferences and follows current medical publications.
I definitely recommend Dr. Young. I am not a person who would say or write this about someone who would not absolutely deserve it.

First off: easy parking, easy location. I switched dentists only because driving to my previous dentist took an hour sometimes, and I got lax about going, which is bad for my teeth!
This place doesn’t have all the bells and whistles my previous «nervous person dentist» had, like blankets (hey, A/​C is chilly when you’re nervously clammy & immobile in a chair! lol) or touchless baking soda jet cleaners or a bread machine to cover that «dentist smell» (if you’re a nervous dental patient you know what I mean) or nitrous or a consult room– you are ushered straight into a dental chair. I haven’t done that in a decade! Hah! Thankfully, the technician who took my x-​rays was really sweet and Dr. Young was mellow, casual and chatty about topics unrelated to dental procedures, so that was nice. The vibe overall was very relaxed. Plus they didn’t try to strike (more) fear into me about my dental habits leading to eternal damnation… or at least toothlessness. The tech who did my cleaning was nice and also very thorough yet my gums aren’t sore a day later. My teeth are now shiny and so much whiter! These guys may not bill themselves as «nervous dental patient» specialists but their relaxed and low-​stress style really worked for me and I’ll be coming back consistently thanks to all the above reasons.

Had a check up, cleaning, x-​rays, and a mouth gaurd molding done with Dr. Young last week. I hadn’t been to the dentist in over six years, so I was pretty sure I’d have cavities. Fortunately that wasn’t the case, but more importantly Dr. Young and his staff were extremely professional and personable. They went the extra mile to take care of my ultra sensitive teeth and made me feel at home. They also have good reading in the waiting room; though I barely had to wait. I highly recommend Dr. Young and his staff and have received no compensation from anyone for this recommendation.

We have been going to Dr. Young since 2001 and trust him with all our dental needs. He always has the latest technology so things are up to date. Teeth cleanings on Sat. are super convenient for us. My husband had two crowns put in years ago and they are still going strong. We wouldn’t go anywhere else since Dr. Young and the oral hygienist (Amy) are the best we’ve come across. We will continue going to them even though we’ve moved farther away. These guys are worth the drive.

Probably the best dentist in the history of dentistry. The staff is the best as well. There’s nothing impersonal about this place and it reminds me of the good olé days when your family doctors knew your name. Even when I know a procedure is gonna be painful, I KNOW that I’m gonna be alright. Always in good hands. They listen, they help, and they do excellent work.

Dr Young is a nice guys and he is fun to chat with but I used him for about 5 years and after a few different incidents and the rude treatment I got from the front desk staff on a regular basis, I decided to quit going.
He botched up a veneer and misdiagnosed a bad root canal that I had to deal with for over a month so I have decided to move on and am very happy that I did.
He was great at first and very personable but you can tell after a while that his career as a fireman has definitely affected the quality of his dental practice.
I wish Dr. Young the best but my advice to him would be to pick a career and try to be good at it like the rest of us.
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The response comments from the office staff is exactly why I quit using Dr. Young. Like I said he is a decent dentist but needs to focus more on his dental practice and less on his second career, and if you look at some older reviews I am not the only person who feels that way.
Also, because of the way the staff treated me I did not feel like I could go to them in an emergency for a root canal and that is why I went to another dentist.
This has nothing to do with blackmail because I don’t want anything from this dental practice, it is simply a review of their services.
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Aaron

Great dentist and great staff. My whole family goes to him.

Dr. Young became my dentist several years ago. Since then, my wife, friends, and pretty much everyone I know that needed a dentist goes to him. Dr. Young is a chatter so be prepared to have a great conversation while getting your teeth looked at :)

I wish I can give him 6 stars. Where to start. My entire family uses him (including my mother) and he inspired my 4 year old daughter to brush her teeth. In fact, my daughter wants to go back and hang out with him and at his office.
I was poor last year (bad market, etc.) and «cheated» on him with another cheaper dentist to do my Invisalign. Worse decision ever and I am paying for it — you get what you pay for. I should have used Dr. Young and really regret it. The other dentist took twice as long as needed, he seriously damaged my gum line, left major spaces in my front teeth, the list goes on. This week I had to go back to Dr. Young to get a recommendation on how to fix all the other dentist’s mistakes. He was really nice about it and quickly had a reasonable and cost effective plan to fix everything.
Second, the other horrible dentist said I had $ 960 worth of cavities that needed to be done ASAP. I went to Dr. Young to do the work for me and told me NOTHING needed to be done. He is so honest and trustworthy.
Third, I was told I needed in office whitening by the other dentist = $ 500. When I asked him if I can do Zoom at his office he suggested the $ 50 whitening trays with my Invisalign since it is as effective and more cost effective. Again, another undersell since I clearly did not know better.
As I was raving about how how much I owe Dr. Young to my mom who, also used him, she said he also tried to save her money on a costly procedure the other week.

Just had to back up what the others are saying — Dr. Young is amazing.
He’s gentle, friendly, and isn’t pushy about getting work done.

Dr. Young has been my dentist for over 5 years now. All of my family goes to him and on top of being great at his job and very smart (UC Berkeley grad) he is always super friendly and upbeat. I trust him and would be confident recommending him to anyone for dental work. After a perfect record of no cavities I unfortunately ended up having to get a root canal my freshman year of college. I was nervous but he performed like a pro and I walked out completely pain-​free.
He recently moved offices and is now located in a nice building on Piedmont Ave. The receptionists are always very helpful and accommodating. If you are in the market for a new dentist that is trustworthy, friendly and talented I would highly recommend Dr. Young.

ABSOLUTELY the best dentist I have ever had!
I am SO sorry to read the bad review on here because I have NEVER heard of anyone giving Dr. Young anything but an A+ approval rating!
My entire family goes to him — grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandkids.
I am very sensitive to pain and have had bad experiences with other dentists but Dr. Young is so thorough and thoughtful. He gives really good shots (you never feel them), he waits until you are completely numb, and he talks you through it.
Great, great, great guy!!!

Dr. Young by far is the best dentist I have ever had. I can’t speak for the joker who reviewed him before, but I have had nothing but great experiences in his office. I first met Dr. Young when he saved a tooth my old dentist told me needed a root canal. He took the time to explain everything to me and worked hard to keep my tooth in one piece. It has been over eight years since and look… NO root canal!
His shots are the best ever… I haven’t felt one yet, and his office is a breath of fresh air without the high pressure sales you will find at many other places. I have sent many of my co-​workers to Dr. Young and they all come back with feeling the same. The girls in the office are great as well. They have always been the nicest and they bend over backwards to keep you smiling.
I you want a friendly, painless, and toothsaving dentist, then Dr. Young is the only one for you.
p. s. His new office is a spectacle as well… a perfect place for a perfect dentist.

If you want to find a good dentist, ask a kid. That’s what I did and it led me to Dr. Young. I really don’t want to tell you how much I like Dr. Young, because I’m afraid it will be the same curse as my old favorite hairdresser, who is now so booked I have to wait three months just to get in.
But seriously, it took me years to find a dentist. Finally, a friend of mine needed a crown replaced and got a recommendation from her friends who said their 10-​year-​old LOVED going to the dentist. Since I was a kid who was totally hated the dentist, this really made me perk up. You mean, this kid actually wants to go to the dentist? I’m so there!
I started seeing Dr. Young at his old office on Grand, which (shhhhh…) I kinda liked better for it’s more homey personal feel. But then, I’m a small town girl. Which is another reason why I like Dr Young… he cares about having a long-​term relationship with his patients. Plus he’s funny and he puts you at ease. Ask him about being a firefighter… oh yeah, he’s also a firefighter. Really.

The only dentist I like better than Dr. Gregory Young is…
Dr. Young in this new spacious, well-​lit, modern location.
Confession: A few months ago I had the brilliant idea of seeking out a different dentist in SF so I wouldn’t have to travel to the East Bay to see Dr. Young.
Two words: Bad idea.
Dr. Young is the ONLY DENTIST that can give me a shot with NO PAIN. That’s what I said. I am terrified of needles, almost faint at the thought.
The Usually Squirrelly Squinka feels No Pain, not even a pinch.
His work is always sparkly solid, his staff has great communication skills, the office has the latest equipment, and now they’re in a beautiful new space that feels more like a comfy spa than a medical office with new furnishings, curved walls, and high windows that are private, but let in natural light
If you’re in a drill baby drill situation that doesn’t involve some beehived freak plundering nature (cos that would be palin i mean painful) then
Go see Dr. Young! If I’m willing to take public transportation across the bay to go to a dentist– You know it’s right.
just one question: When you get a crown, do you also get a scepter?
Inquiring queens need to know.

I love my dentist. Really. No foolin’.
It’s not just because Dr. Young is my age and went to my rival high school. It’s not just because I am the only patient who laughed during a Novocaine injection (we were talking about Olde Towne Mall in Torrance– NoCal you just don’t know the 1970’s like we from SoCal.)
Dr. Young and his staff are friendly, courteous and efficient. I just broke a molar and Dr. Young actually answers his phone on weekends! I had a «no-​appointment necessary» appointment the following Monday. Within 2 appointments, I was chomping away on my brand new pearly white.
Dr. Young gives the best shots. I never feel them. I used to be so afraid of needles, but the slim babies he uses are hardly noticeable– except for the drooping cheek later, of course.
I think it’s important to love your dentist– I mean, really– Do you want some angry stranger poking around at your gum-​line?