Avenue Dental

Great dentist. Caring, generous, thoughtful and highly skilled. I’ve been a patient for over 15 years… and still no cavities at 40. My wife, my kids, my brother… we’ve all been so fortunate to have Christine Vu and David Huynh care for us. They are popular, so schedule your appointments in advance, and expect the occasional waiting-​room backup (call ahead if you’re in a rush).

I have been a patient of Dr. Vu’s since she opened in 1995.
She is meticulous and thorough, affordable, honest and very competent.
Thru the years we have seen eachother get married, have children, get divorced (me) and her care has remained consistent and I am happy to see Avenue Dental grow.
I highly recommend both her and her husbands care– their whole staff is very sweet. It is wonderful to have something so constant in an ever changing world. Wish I could give them 10 stars. Dr. Vu is the best dentist ever !!

This is one of several dental clinics in my ‘hood and I’ve been going to Avenue Dentail for maybe 6 or 7 years now. (Haven’t tried the others but haven’t had reason to change).
Overall I’ve had good experiences with them – I’ve always found them to be capable and honest, which are probably their two biggest selling points (as should be the case for any dentist, really!)
I’ve never had them try to sell me on procedures I didn’t really need, unlike other dentists I’ve been to, and they don’t churn patients out like an assembly line – they take their time and will answer your questions.
They’re a family run clinic, and the dentists are a husband and wife team, so you may end up seeing either of them when you visit. They’re both capable, friendly and usually remember enough details of my life/​our last appointment to strike up a conversation, which is a nice personal touch.
As a family clinic they serve both children and adults, and their clinic reflects that: clean and hygienic but definitely not a sleek, modern looking décor. (Though they did repaint recently). And that’s OK, really… I’ll take capable and honest over sleek but questionable any day.
They’re definitely old school when it comes to their records – there are *lots* of manila folders with patient records in the shelves behind the desk. I’m surprised that they haven’t computerized everything but perhaps they’re content with hard copies. Or perhaps that’s the norm for dentists, except for the newest generation.
I can’t remember having to wait long, if ever, due to delays… maybe once? But they did explain that such delays tend to happen because of emergencies that pop up, and – having made an emergency appointment there myself – I certainly understand. Show me a medical clinic that *never ever* has any delays ever…
Not quite 5 stars as I do wish they were more eco-​friendly in their record keeping (by going digital) but aside from that I can’t really complain… they’re a solid, honest, capable family-​run clinic serving a variety of patients and if that’s what you are looking for, give them a try.

Ive been going here for years and they are wonderful. The staff is very friendly and treat you with love and respect. Terry at the front desk is great and Christine (the wife of the Dentist) is an extremely sweet and good natured lady not to mention a fantastic dentist in her own right. I have total faith and trust in their services… They are as good as it get IMHO.

I’ve had to have a lot of visits here in the past 6 months in order to correct some really bad work from a previous dentist. I have received nothing but excellent care from both Drs. Vu and Huynh.
The best thing about Avenue Dental is that they don’t try to rip you off! They make sure to check with your insurance company before doing any costly things, and will explain everything very clearly before any procedures happen. They also let you pay in two parts if you need to.
Sure, the office equipment is slightly older, but everything is very clean. Honestly, consumers should beware of offices that have shiny new equipment, flatscreens, and iPads everywhere. Who do you think pays for those? The patients do!
Overall, I am very glad I found this office, and will continue to go here if the standard of care remains this high.

The whole family has been going here for at least 10 years. Both dentists (a husband and wife team, I believe) are extremely nice and competent, and the whole staff is friendly and helpful. And I definitely appreciate how, unlike my last two dentists, they don’t hit me with a hardcore sales pitch to get my teeth whitened, buy a custom-​built mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding, etc., etc. (Aside: The last straw with my prior dentist [big outfit across the street and about 5 blocks west] was when the technician rudely challenged me, in fact argued with me, when I said I want X-​rays every 18 months and not yearly. It was like the dude worked on x-​ray commission or something. .. .)
Can’t quite give this place 5 stars, but wish 4.5 was an option. The only real complaint is on more than occasion (not an aberrant fluke), me or someone in my family has had to wait well after the scheduled appointment time (10 – 30 minutes) to be seen. Also, their signature move of putting Vaseline on a cue tip and rubbing it over your lips before they start kind of grosses me out (my wife too). But I guess that’s on us; it would be a simple thing to ask them to skip that part.

I’ve been through about 6 different dentists and Avenue Dental is the BEST I ever had. The whole team is great (i.e. Dr. Vu, Dr. Huynh, Tiffany, and the entire staff).
Everyone is super friendly, very professional, attentive, thoughtful, and good at what they do.
My two front teeth are chipped about a quarter way through and I went there to repair them. I’ve had it done two times before by different dentists and Dr. Vu was by far the best. Now they are as good as new thanks to her.
I highly recommend Avenue Dental. Best thing is that they are open Saturdays.

I’m new in the sunset. I was looking for a new dentist. Avenue Dental was a few blocks away and had good Unilocal reviews so I tried it. I’m surprised it has such good reviews. This place is whole in the wall. Very unprofessional. Your scheduled appointment will run an hour late. Their technology and methods are 20 years old. I didn’t even get any work done after the teeth cleaning because I wasn’t comfortable. I’ll never go back.

This review is *long* overdue. Dr. Huynh was my dentist while I lived in SF from 2007-​11, and was one of the best, most personable dentists I’ve had. I’m still looking for a comparable dentist in Austin. He and his staff were always very thorough. It was he who recommended, due to my bite problems, that I see the orthodontist Dr. Kalika. This proved to be one of the best decisions I’ve made regarding my teeth.
I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to Avenue Dental if I can ever afford to move back to SF! ;-)

Love my dentist! This is a great place to go. Both Drs are married and very family oriented. They always ask about my life and family. My whole family goes here. They are able to make a teeth cleaning feel gentle. They take extra time to explain what they are doing and show concern when I am in any pain. I always enjoy going to the dentist because the staff are also very welcoming. They offer to set timers for metered parked cars and even feed it with quarters from the office if you don’t have any. I always get a reminder call a couple of days before my apt. They also have weekend hours which makes things much easier for me.

I have been to Avenue 2 times this past year for Cleaning.
Dr. Christine Vu is by far the best dentist I’ve ever seen.
My previous fears and painful memories of dental visits were gone.
Dr. Vu is so gentle and very comforting through the whole process.
She absolutely knows her craft and makes it very easy to talk to.
She will give you honest opinions and recommend the best thing for you.
I absolutely love Avenue Dental and all the staff.
Every one super friendly here.
If you’re looking for a new dentist this is the place.

Firstly, I would like to thank my parents for introducing me to Avenue Dental. Secondly, my dental insurance for taking care of the bills. Lastly, Dr. Vu and Huynh for always taking such good care of my teeth.
My family has been coming here for years and so it’s nice to grow up with such caring professionals. They even refill your meter while you’re stuck on the chair getting a root canal!

Staff is friendly and have the patients interest, time, and comfort in mind.
They set timers if you park on a meter spot, take X-​rays really fast, and give you options on what you can do for any concerns you may have.
I lost my retainers and they told me that regular retainers won’t do but they can see if my insurance covers a special sort of retainers with a metal behind my teeth to realign my bottom teeth. I thought they were very honest… they told me my top teeth is fine, without too much movement, so there’s no need to realign those.
The goody bag with a super nice toothbrush, mini mouth wash and toothpaste was definitely a big plus.
Definitely coming here for my teeth cleaning and any thing else from now on. Wished I found them sooner!

I really like this place!
After trying out a few other Union Square dentists and paying an arm and a leg for service (although it was excellent service) I wanted to try a new place that might be a better value to take care of my ongoing dental dramas.
This was the place –fair service, kind staff, and they even put quarters in the parking meter for you while your in your appointment.
Give these guys a try! It’s worth it!

Dr. Vu has been my dentist for several years now and I’m very pleased with the care. I haven’t had needed any major work, just basic check-​ups and a few fillings, but she has always been gentle, thorough, clear with her explanations, and very accommodating of my schedule; they fit me in once on a Saturday for a cavity. The office staff is friendly and helpful, especially at keeping an eye on the parking meters for you, and somehow they seem to remember me even though I only come in once or twice a year.

I’ve had some pretty bad dentists in my past. I’m so so glad I found Avenue Dental. The receptionist is really nice and speaks good English. It makes every thing go pretty smoothly. They’re getting really popular. If you call to make an appointment don’t be surprised if it’ll be in a month or 2. They’re open Saturdays and that’s when they’re the busiest.
I hate hate hate SF parking. Expect to park 3 – 5 blocks away from this place. Don’t go for the meter, you’re only screwing yourself over if you do that. The receptionists always asks where you parked. I think if you did park at a meter, they «might» help you add more coins during your visit — granted you provide the coins? They don’t carry change.
My waiting time is never too long, about 30 min.
I love Dr. Vu. She’s so nice and gentle. When she’s washing my teeth she will make note of where you are sensitive and be very gentle with that area. If she sees my lips are chapped afterwards she puts a little vaseline on. She also talks to you — very nice conversation.
Most important, they don’t try to trick you or sell you stuff or mess up your teeth to get more money!

I previously reviewed Avenue Dental in December of 2009 when I first found it. Now, a year and a half later, I have perfectly straight teeth and it only took about eight months of Invisalign. I can’t explain how happy I am with my entire experience at Avenue Dental.
As I mentioned, I have never had a pleasant experience at any other dentist office. I went to Avenue Dental to take advantage of my dental benefits but didn’t think I would ever be happy with my teeth. I have a small jaw and I have had years of braces, teeth extracted, bionators, retainers, etc. I also had a root canal when I was in my teens but did not have many cavities, luckily. My main concern when I went the first day was my bite and crooked front teeth but I didn’t know if they could do anything because I thought I would have to go to an orthodontist.
Dr. Huynh assured me that I had a good bite overall and approved me for Invisalign. After 6 months wearing 10 trays (that I would pick up every two weeks or so), I have very straight teeth that I love. He also spent 4 hours one Saturday putting in a permanent retainer behind my top and bottom front four teeth so that they will remain that way. Furthermore, he gave me whitening trays to make my teeth sparkle! Dr. Huynh was able to accomplish what I had spent years trying to achieve — a smile that I love.
I think it is very important for me to add how wonderful the entire staff is. Teri at the front desk has became a bit of a friend over the past year! She is so friendly, understanding of any reschedule appointments I needed to make due to travel, and makes you feel welcome from day one. The rest of the staff is great too! They always called me to remind me of my appointments the day before. Furthermore, they put change in your car if the meter is about to run out. Lastly, they were flexible with the timing of my payments because I had a costly wrist surgery that occurred during my Invisalign period.
I can’t express in words how grateful I am for Avenue Dental. I love my teeth and never thought I would feel that way. I also felt like a part of the family there and genuinely looked forward to my next appointment. I will be going back for years and would encourage anyone who is apprehensive to go to the dentist to try Avenue Dental.

I LOVE going to the dentist. How many people do you know can actually say that?
Dr. Vu has always been the sweetest and gentlest yet most thorough dentist. I’ve been coming here since I was about 9 or 10. My previous denist advised me to get braces asap but before we agreed to it, we thankfully switched to Avenue Dental and asked Dr. Vu of her opinion. Because of her, we saved thousands of dollars. She told us that I was still young and my teeth were gapped for now but that we should wait it out to see if they’ll eventually grow to close up the gaps and that is indeed what happened. Since then, we knew that Dr. Vu was totally trustworthy and always looking out for her clients’ best interest.
Their office is super clean and welcoming. The wait is not as long as it use to be when they only had 3 chairs and 2 dentists – now they have 5 chairs and an ever growing friendly staff.
However, I must say the ONLY drawback is the parking which is mostly metered parking. The upside to this is that the staff will usually ask you where’d you park and what car you have so that they may go and refill the meters for you while you’re in the chair – how fantastic is that?!
Anytime somebody says they’re in need of a new denist, I am always ready to recommend Avenue Dental!

This review is for Dr. Christine Vu and staff.
I’ve been coming here for a few years now after not having been to a dentist in a long while. I hated going to the dentist.
Dr. Vu is so sweet. She knew I was nervous and scared and has always been so gentle with me. She walks me through the entire process every time. She lets me know what is about to happen so I can prepare/​brace for it. She apologizes for the pain she may be inflicting on you! How sweet is that? She is just amazing. I wouldn’t go to anyone else ever again.
Her staff, from the receptionists to the dental assistants are wonderful. They do their best to make you feel comfortable. If you parked near there, they’ll run and feed your meter! How awesome is that? They also recommended a great oral surgeon for my 4 wisdom teeth removal.
I won’t go into detail, but once, there was a mistake and they had the other dentist work on me. Worst experience of my life. Ask for Dr. Vu, trust me.
Any who, come to Avenue Dental and see Dr. Vu for a wonderful experience at the dentist. It will change your life (:

I’ve been up here for a year now, and have been on a search for an affordable yet friendly dentist. I was referred here by a friend and so got a discount on my first teeth cleaning visit.
They were very friendly and pleasant. They have accounted for every little detail to make sure I was comfortable. Such as putting Vaseline on my lips so that it doesn’t become dry and crack, (which happens to me every time I visit the dentist). And they talked me through everything they were doing explaining along the way. What put this place over the top for me was that through out the whole process, they kept checking with me to make sure I was okay.
I’m not a fan of going to the dentist, but this place is great, comforting, and affordable.