Tim Choy, DMD

Unfortunately, I’ve had to visit this office more than preferred over the past 4-​years. Thankfully, Dr Choy and his team have made each visit as positive as possible. The all-​round great experience starts with the accommodating staff on the other end of the phone, followed by the tasteful waiting room, and continues in the modern dental treatment areas. Professionalism, expertise and efficiencies are immediately apparent whether it’s a basic cleaning visit or an intricate repair job.
The entire team walks the careful line of being extremely professional yet personable and calming. I further appreciate the extremely clean, minimalist feel of the procedure areas where «the chairs» are free of clutter and creepy equipment. Instead, modern equipment is pulled out of cabinets as needed.
If lucky enough to be the one waiting for a patient, you’ll be comfortable in their small but beautifully appointed modern waiting room. You’ll be tempted and satisfied with their selection of Keurig machine hot drinks or bottled water and snacks while you read one of the many new magazines or watch the flat screen tv carefully set to a low volume so not too distracting or annoying.

This is easily the best dental practice out there. Dr. Choy has surrounded himself with a great staff who really go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable.
I am not the easiest patient and Dr. Choy is so careful and so sweet, I am never nervous going in to my appointments. Dr. Choy clearly cares about each of his patients and has shown so much generosity and care for my family and I.

Just went back for a cleaning. Can confirm, still the best. Thank you Kyle, Vierra, Leda, and of course Dr. Choy!

A dentist you can trust! Dr. Choy and his friendly staff have been tending to my dental needs since he first opened up his own office. He knows how to make you feel comfortable at all times and can explain dental health in an easy-​to-​understand manner. His office is state-​of-​the-​art without being too crowded or too spacious. He is the only dentist my family needs!

I have been a patient of Dr. Choy since long before he started his own practice. I couldn’t be happier with the care that he and his entire office provides. They have a beautiful office, great equipment, and service is always 100%. They work as a team and there are no shortcuts.
Most recently I chipped my two front teeth and even though it was minor, the first thing Dr. Choy said was, «let’s fix it!» Within an hour I had my two front teeth repaired and a cleaning done. I can’t even remember that my teeth were chipped, they are good as they ever were and there was zero recovery time.
See you in 6 months!

Dr. Choy has been one of the best dentist I have ever seen.
I love the fact his office is 100% modern!
From the décor to the technology it was an amazing experience. I thought it was so cool I was able to see all my x-​rays of my teeth up close on the screen in front of me.
How cool!
The cleaning from start to finish was great as well! Dr. Choy’s gentle and professional personality put me at ease and I was completely comfortable asking him all my questions and concerns.
The last plus was he took my insurance — Blue Shield of California which was fabulous!
Hard to find a great doctor on the Blue Shield of California Dental Network.
Overall — He will always be my Dentist of choice!

Dentistry Done Right!
Let me sum it up right here: Should you need to visit a dentist this is the place, this is the guy.
I don’t know about the rest of you that may be reading this review, but I can tell you I place visiting a dentist right up there with needing my car serviced or having to do my taxes. Not something I really look forward to.
Here’s my summary:
Office: Inviting, open, state of the art equipment with TV’s. The place just takes away all the edge you normally may get from visiting a «dentist office».
Staff: Warm, consistently professional, gracious, and knowledgeable. You can tell a lot about a business from the mood of its employees and I must say whether you go in on a dreaded Monday or a TGIF the staff is always very upbeat.
Dentist: Dr. Choy is truly different and from the moment you talk to him you will immediately sense how approachable and genuine he is. He listens to you completely before coming up with a game plan.
I had several cavities that needed fillings and the one thing that separated Dr. Choy from the others was his gentle workmanship. NO dentist has ever made numbing my mouth feel this painless! You WILL be amazed!
Thank you Dr. Choy for taking such great care of my teeth!

Just saying… my dentist, Tim Choy is the bestest. His entire staff is also super nice and accommodating! Shout out to the dental assistants who do a fabulous job of cleaning my teeth and also cannot forget to give a shout out to Vierra up in the front!
If you’re looking for a new dentist this is the place to go!

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Choy for years now. He’s a personable guy, cares about his patients, does what’s best for his patients (doesn’t upsell). Dominique has been cleaning my teeth since I was a teenager so I’m so excited that she came over to Dr. Choy’s office when he opened his own practice. Their office has the latest technological gadgets. Waiting room is clean and modern.
Dr. Choy has provided great services to my family, especially when my dog ate my husband’s mouth guard.

Fantastic dentist — we’re moving away from the area and wish we could continue to give these guys business. Dr. Choy makes you feel like a welcomed and valued customer, providing recommendations that make you feel in control of your dental health. I highly recommend this place, Dr Choy, and his team.

I went to Dr. Choy for the first time after relocating to Redwood City. I don’t like the dentist, but felt so at ease with him and all of the other staff members. Kyle (receptionist) made me feel like we’ve known each other for a long time. All of the staff members greeted me excitedly, but it didn’t feel fake. I felt very welcomed. Then I got a tour of the office from Essy. She was really sweet. She explained everything thoroughly. Then when Dr. Choy met with me, I was still at ease, which I’m normally nervous at this point. He used my first name repeatedly in what seemed to be an attempted to remember it without my chart. He asked me questions about myself outside of the chart (work, school, etc.). But he asked me follow up questions after thinking about what I shared. He really wanted to understand and get to know me. Not just my teeth. Throughout the exam and cleaning he explained what and why is was doing specific things like measuring my gums– which nobody has done! He was great. I didn’t get nervous at all. I would highly recommend the office to anyone!!! I’m happy to have a new dentist! It’s a beautiful office with an amazing staff.

Dr. Choy has been my dentist for more than a year now and I am extremely satisfied with his work, expertise and friendliness. What I appreciate the most is the level of precision and detail he puts in his work, which is something that makes me feel sure that I am in good hands. Once I had a crown that was a slightly different color from the other teeth due to the color of the teeth underneath it. Dr. Choy ordered another crown and did not give up until the color was perfectly matched. He is really dedicated to do a great job! He also takes time to talk through every procedure and every concern I have. I have never felt rushed there, instead I have always felt very well taken care of.
His staff is super nice and friendly, and getting appointments is never a problem. The office is well equipped and extremely clean, very modern as other reviewers have already mentioned.
I have already recommended Dr. Choy to some of my friends, and I would recommend him and his office again to anyone who is in a need of a good and reliable dentist.

Dr. Choy’s has been my dentist of choice since 2008, when he was with another dentist group in the area. The office is clean and calming. The staff is very friendly and you can tell that they care about your well-​being here. I highly-​recommend Dr. Choy. You won’t go wrong coming here.
I moved back up to the Bay Area in 2008. I had a new job, new place to live, and needed a dentist. I’ve used two different dentists before a friend of mine referred me to Dr. Choy. I came for a cleaning and checkup at his old office to evaluate him. He was great then, and he continues to be great now. Since then, I’ve gotten my to live and work in the South Bay He is still my dentist of choice, even though I’ve changed jobs and moved from the South Bay to San Francisco.
He cares about his patients beyond just their dental health. He helps you think about how to best balance treatment versus your financials. He’ll continue to be my dentist for the foreseeable future. :)

Dr. Choi and his staff were great on my first visit. Very informative, friendly and best of all gentle. He took a lot of time to evaluate me and spend time building a rapport. Also, I love how they email me appointment reminders. That is key for me as I do not like phone and voice mail. The office is pleasant, I think I found my new dentist!

*Helpful phone calls to remind me of appointments
*Patiently explained my dental coverage-​thorough and knowledgeable staff!
*Assistant is really kind and efficient
*Dr. Choy is very personable-​great dentist!

Dr. Choy was referred to me by my orthodontist and he’s been FANTASTIC! His staff are very sweet and welcoming and I’ve never had any issues scheduling or rescheduling appointments. Dr. Choy has a very calm personality which is great for people who are afraid of the dentist. He’s gentle and really takes his time during every appointment. I’ve had dentists who rush their appointments because they have 2 – 3 other patients in chairs waiting for them. ugh!
His office is brand new so it’s always clean and has a very sleek and modern look to it. I’ve only been to Dr. Choy for cleanings and most recently had a crown put on over an old root canal and I have no complaints. I highly recommend Dr. Choy if you’re looking for a new dentist!

Best ever ! Came in very scared had a bad experience with my old dentist ! But had a really good time got an exam 3 filling and as in n out in less then a minute! Felt so fast i will come here for ever!!! :) the girls are so nice and trully care about each one of their costumers!

When I think of the words «dentist office» a lot of negative images flow through my mind. However, my (multiple) experiences had at Tim Choy, DMD counter all of those thoughts.
Dr. Choy and his team are excellent at what they do!
The office is neat, clean and modern without the traditional Dentist office smell… you know what I mean… the smell of ground up teeth, fluoride and latex gloves. Everyone is genuinely friendly and professional, making it a combination sure to put you at ease despite being in a dentists office. They even offer snacks (with chocolate (sometimes)) and have a Keurig coffee maker and TV in the lobby. The dentist chair is a nice calming shade of green and they give you shades to wear to protect your eyes while they examine/​clean/​fix your teeth. There’s also a computer monitor in front of you that can be used to show you pictures of your teeth or if you’re lucky, and the screen saver is on, really beautiful photos from around the world. How much more homey can it get?!
Dr. Choy and his team definitely share the same positive traits. They’re all genuinely friendly, extremely knowledgeable, gentle, constantly strive to be the best and improve their services, technology and want the best for you and your teeth. No matter how busy they are, they still seem to care about you as an individual, not just your teeth and x-​rays. On top of all that, they all have a great sense of humor which makes going to the dentists office a surprisingly fun time.
Take it from me, someone who’s had a lot of dental work and cavities filled in the past and probably future, this team is spot on!

I have been seeing Dr. Choy for years. So long in fact that I consider him a friend of mine.
I pose this question: would YOU have a friend of yours look into your mouth?
My answer is emphatically YES.
I view dentists much like mechanics. Once you find one that you trust, you will go to the ends of the world to see them (I live in San Francisco). That is how I feel about Dr. Choy.
I completely agree with April about Dr. Choy’s sense of humor. No other dentist would be able to ask me if I sleep with Jolly Ranchers in my mouth and be able to get away with it (I should probably stop doing that btw).

I’ve had a series of different dentists, exams, cleanings, and procedures throughout my life since I’ve moved around so much and because I have a MAJOR sweet tooth. So when I say Dr. Choy one of the best dentist I’ve ever had, I know what I’m talking about.
I first went for a consult with him when he was at Prima Dental and we got to chit chatting. I really felt like he was treating me like a person and not just a patient with dollar signs written on her forehead. I blabbed about what was going on about my life and he listened empathetically. Very similar to my shrink, actually. Anyway, he gave me suggestions of what treatment I needed and the office printed me out the list of procedures needed and a price chart. Very helpful and affordable.
Six months later (because I procrastinate), I didn’t follow up with treatment and I started to feel immense pain near a decayed molar. I called up Prima Dental and they said Dr. Choy left to start his own practice. They said they were going to call me back, but they did 3 days later. By then, an abcess was growing and I began panicing while reading Web MD. So I looked up Dr. Choy and called the number on his website. To my surprise, he picked up the phone and it was 10:30pm. He listened to me (still very therapist-​like) while I was freaking out and right away prescribed me some penecillin and pain meds. He told me his new office wasn’t open yet, but if it got worse, we could figure something out before his opening.
The abcess popped and I scheduled a vist to see Dr. Choy again after his new office opened. The office is tres chic, very inviting, has great lighting, décor, and a little coffee/​tea service station in the lobby. They have state of the art technology including a digital x-​ray machine that shows images on a monitor while you’re in a chair.
His staff is nice and friendly. They like to laugh and have a good time so it makes going to the dentist not-​so terrifying. I’ve been in dark offices where the clanging sounds of dental tools being cleaned, groans of patients, and noises of suction can make waiting in the chair feel like you’re mouth is about to be punished with severe pain. Not the case here.
Dr. Choy extracted my decayed tooth and it actually didn’t hurt. He’s quite gental even when he’s yanking out a stubborn tooth and all the while will asking if I’m ok throughout the procedure. As soon as I was feeling some discomfort, he shot me up with more local anesthesia. I literally felt no pain after the procedure.
I found him through an orthodontist and so glad I did. He came highly recommended and in turn, I am highly recommending him! He’s super nice, very personable, skilled, qualified, reasonably priced, and not bad to look at either. :)
I used to be afraid of going to the dentist but I’m actually a fan now! Didn’t think that was possible. Need a dentist? Go see Dr. Choy!