Fabiola Lara, DDS

Dr. Lara is hands down the best dentist I’ve come across in San Francisco. She has been amazing; gone above and beyond. Her price is affordable, her demeanor is accommodating and just overall a pleasant person to be around. She’s sensitive to the stigma, and actual phobias, surrounding ‘a trip to the dentist’ and her staff is approachable and friendly.
I LOOK LIKE A BRAND NEW PERSON lol Her office visits have exceeded my expectations at the dentist every time; she has done work I didn’t have an app. for, she fits me in with late notice, she’s helped me accommodating my car so I don’t get towed and a last minute fix (think walk-​in, no notice) when she clearly had a packed schedule. She’s skipped lunch to finish up with me, afforded me with dental work I never imagined getting done for another 2 – 3 years, and as a bonus is actually a pleasure to be around –especially if your having to spend those next few hours upside down, with your mouth wide open. The last two dentist I saw were awkward and tooth-​shamed me which I hate. Dr. Lara is so positive and understanding she makes me want to brush and floss like 5x a day hahaha I can’t say enough nice things about this woman. I’m forever grateful.
I’ve actually gone back to fix some chipped front teeth I never imagined being able to afford and the difference has been –according to others– very noticeable. In a great way ha. In addition to literally looking like a brand new person, I actually came in by chance ***because my face was having an emergency*** & instead of referring me out or suggesting expensive treatment options to be done at a later date she just handled, day of, and I was able to go home with the immediate (and painful) problem fixed; I’m able to eat on the right side of my mouth for the first time in years –long story, don’t ask.
She coddles my overly sensitive self, making sure I’m pain-​free and comfortable and puts up with my arms flying around her so I can watch SOA while she works :). Thank you Dr. Lara!

I tried to get an evaluation, I had to wait forever. I did not get any service, I just decided to leave and find another dentist.

I knew within seconds of me walking in that this was going to be a very positive experience. The entire staff was overly nice (never a bad thing)
I was scheduled to have a wisdom tooth extracted, lara was really busy but because I was in a fair amount of pain she called in her husband who showed up within minutes to do the procedure.
I would give this place a million stars if I could.
Thank you Lara!

Today was my second visit to get two new cavities filled and an old one fixed. As soon as I came in Dr. Lara was there and spoke to me and it was nice because it made me feel like I had been part of the office for a longer time instead of being a fairly new patient. Everyone one was nice to me and to the other clients, and the procedure for filling my cavities went really well. Above all it was a great experience and I’m glad to have her as my new dentist!

I cannot possibly recommend Dr. Lara enough. I’ve cycled through a lot of dentists in my life as a result of moving every couple of years and I can guarantee that Dr. Lara is the friendliest, most welcoming and most effective dentist I have met so far.
First thing’s first: Her first name is Fabiola and last name is Lara. Which is fine by me because I get to call her Dr. Lara and seem casual about it. Just don’t make the rookie mistake and call her Lara.
Second, the clinic is very welcoming and cheerful. They sang Christmas songs when I last went there and there’s always a positive vibe emanating from here, unlike most other practices where the background noise is a dental drill.
Third, the procedures were close to painless, and Dr. Lara takes her time to explain what she is doing so you’re always in it together.
And finally, she did an amazing job with my teeth and went above and beyond to make insurance processing painless and affordable.
Oh, and a huge shout-​out to the dental hygienist Mike who is also superb.
Bottom line: Go here for all your dental needs. No discussion about it.
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Distinguishing factor: Dr. Lara is the combination of a skilled dentist and a sweet adorable person who you’re genuinely happy to meet. One cannot ask more of their dentist.

I have wished for straight teeth for over 20 years. After a consultation at a different office, I believed that the cost of treatment was beyond my reach. It was just too much money. They wanted to break my jaw and yank teeth. This all sounded so extreme!
Then, a friend told me about Dr. Lara and her reasonable pricing strategy. She does general dentistry as well as orthodontics. She’s bilingual, kid-​friendly, and has a great staff who work amazingly well as a team.
My first visit revealed that braces could be affordable. Dr. Lara started started her practice to help out low income families who otherwise couldn’t afford dental care. I’m excited to say that my treatment is about half the cost I was quoted elsewhere.
She’s great with payment plans, and takes time to answer all your questions before beginning treatment. We discussed the options, and she explained that not only would I have straight teeth, there were more benefits, including my jawline squaring up! Once my treatment is complete, Dr. Lara installs permanent retainers which are invisible and keep the teeth lined up and beautiful. There’s no worrying about wearing or keeping track of retainers!
The office is not fancy. It’s in an older building, and has a small waiting room that can be filled with families and patients waiting to be seen. The equipment, however, is state-​of-​the-​art, and she even has the specialized x-​ray machines in her office for the panoramic and cerebral x-​rays. (She also uses this machine instead of the uncomfortable bite-​wing method).
Most of the time I’m seen right on time. Sometimes, like most offices, they might run later than expected. To keep the experience as peaceful as possible, consider keeping your schedule open after the appointment so that if they are running late you won’t be stressed out.
So far, I have visited the office a few times… for a consultation, cleaning, molds, and to have my top teeth all «wired up». The estimate is 2 years before I have the straight teeth I’ve been wanting for decades, but each morning I wake up, and realize that I’m one day closer to the goal.
If you’ve been considering braces, but you’re worried about the cost or feasibility, go consult with Dr. Lara. Tell her that I sent you! — and learn how easy it is to get that smile you’ve always wanted.

Hi everyone!!! I personally when to different Places to try to find my dentist for braces treatment… One day my best friend told me Saady you really have to go to see Dr Lara, she’s really good he said. Let me tell you she’s awesome! My friend Manuel finished his treatment already (with fabulous results) I’m more than half way and very happy with it too
If your lookin’ for a dentist give yourself a try go to see her (free consultation) what else you can ask for!!! Good luck!

she is the best, you have to check her out real friendly knows what shes doing. i don’t know how she does it but did not feel any pain when she was doing a deep cleaning of my teeth. she will talk to you trough the exam that you will feel like you now her all your life.