Melissa Chavez-Grinde, DDS

Dr Melissa is the best! She is gentle yet effective. Melissa takes her time to explain things and is very trustworthy.

Donna who takes the appointments is great. I had wrong info and she was just so patient with me.

Absolutely love Dr. Melissa. Such a sweet person and a great dentist. She made sure I felt comfortable during the whole time I was in her chair. Could not have asked for a better experience. The entire staff there was very nice as well.

I have never enjoyed going to the dentist until i started going here! All of the staff is incredibly friendly and personable; you feel right at home. Dr. Melissa is amazing! She remembers everything I told her… from six months ago! I am sure she has a lot on her mind but it made me feel very comfortable and happy that she remembered personal things about me! Not only do they make you feel welcome and like a friend but they do a great job cleaning and examining your
far the best dentist in the bay area.

Dr Melissa is awesome. The entire staff there are friendly, helpful and on-​point. My wife and I both see Dr Melissa who is always on time, professional, careful and — most importantly — skilled at what she does. She also does a great job of constantly communicating with you to let you know what she’s doing, what to expect and to make sure you’re comfortable.

I was a long-​time patient of the former dentist who owned this practice, but once the Chavez sisters bought the practice it’s gone down hill. They are very young and inexperienced. Unfortunately my whole family had to go in search of a new family dentist after the practice was taken over with the new owners… I think in a number of years they will improve with experience, but I’m not willing to take the chance now.
My mother went through HELL with the work she had done by the Chavez sisters that she then had to have REDONE by another dentist. These dentists did it all wrong… My poor mother has been through a lot due to their inexperience with more complicated dental issues.
If you’re looking for a simple cleaning and don’t have any dental problems, then they’re fine… but if you have some more complicated dental problems then look elsewhere.

Dr. Chavez-​Grinde and her sister are legendary. They are young. They are very nice.
They are very honest. They will take good care of your teeth and tell you the truth about any work you need. They let the patient make the decisions.

Highly recommended!
I had my first cavities (yes, not one, but TWO) since my childhood (gasp) a few months ago. Anyone that knows me knows that I am an oral hygiene fanatic, so this was a BIG deal! Everyone at this office was more than accommodating. Heidi is the BEST hygienist. She is incredibly careful, sweet and understanding. She broke the news to me easily that I may have a cavity, or two. Then she taught me how to floss properly so that I can avoid cavities in the future.
After discovering that I did indeed have two cavities, I made an appointment with Dr. Melissa. She was great! She really took the time to explain everything that was going to happen and put my mind at ease. She was bubbly and seemed to truly enjoy her job. The assistant that was helping her was also very nice. All in all, my experience was very pleasant and painless (mentally and physically)
Most people have the image that dentists are scary and painful, well Dr. Melissa will definitely change your opinion. I am in need of another teeth cleaning, so I will be calling the office soon. As much as I hope I don’t HAVE to see the Dr. for another (dare I say it) cavity, I’m certainly not afraid to do so, and would trust all my dental needs to the capable hands of Dr. Melissa Chavez! Love you guys!

This was my first time into the office of Dr. Chavez-​Grinde. A little worried at first, they quickly eased my tension and made me feel like a regular. I was greeted quickly by a friendly face and shortly after by Dr. Chavez-​Grinde. SHE WAS AMAZING… I rarely ever say that, but this doctor has a natural ability to make this whole process stress free and painless. Which are the two most important things to me when visiting a dental office! I would definitely refer her to my friends, family, and anyone else who is looking for a great dentist.

Dr. Melissa is highly skilled and personable. She is both thorough and gentle. I was so pleased that last time I visited. I had a horrible toothache and she came early and squeezed me in. I felt so taken care of! I was worried because it was my first time visiting the office since the previous dentist retired, and she made me feel so safe and well cared for. If you are looking for a new dentist I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Melissa.