Bella Smile
Braces and general care in Civic Center
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About Bella Smile
Bella Smile provides dental care on Page Street in the Civic Center area of San Francisco, California. Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.
Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.
Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.
A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.
Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not. You can reach Bella Smile through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Patients looking for braces on Page Street in the Civic Center area of San Francisco, California can consider Bella Smile, which lists it among its treatments. The practice is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Full service details and contact options are available on this page.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Braces
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Rated
70 reviews
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Recent Reviews
10/10 experience - I went to their Page St clinic for Invisalign. Very happy with the results and I have recommended this place already to friends. Things I liked: - All staff are so nice - Dr Mahood is great - Straightforward scheduling - No waiting time for appointments - Procedures are fast / efficient - Page St clinic is close to the Van Ness muni (J,K,L,M,N stop there). And one stop away from Civic Center BART station
I have nothing but good things to say about Bella Smile! Everyone in the office is friendly, welcoming, and professional. A special thank you to Matthew and Dilcia at the front desk for being so kind and organized, Candace for making the treatment process so seamless, and the amazing assistants - Shuling, Carlos, Jamie, and Rosalee - who are always attentive and make every visit comfortable. Dr. Mahood is also fantastic - she's caring and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I highly recommend Bella Smile!
Shu Ling at the Page Office is great, very professional, patient and friendly, super effectively to get my first installation done smoothly and painless.
My smile is wider and more beautiful! Took 25 months but worth it
Did Invisalign with Bella Smile after many people (including two dentists) recommended them — and it was a great experience. Office is state of the art and everyone there is extremely friendly and skilled. Would definitely recommend them to others!
I had fantastic Invisalign experience at Bella Smile. Dr. Shen Garnett and her staff are top notch. Appointments run on time and the quality of care is the best in the Bay Area. I finished my treatment last week and my smile looks great!
I did my Invisalign treatment here and all the doctors are amazing: my case was quite complex and I also had to do an extraction of a wisdom tooth but the result was awesome. I was already really happy with the initial result, but then doctor Bella recommended a few refinement to make it perfect (I didn’t pay extra). I highly recommend them, they take pride in solving complex cases.
Huge shoutout to the team at Bella Smile! My appointment was quick, painless, and everyone was incredibly nice. My teeth feel great and the Invisalign service was top-notch
I had a wonderful experience at Bella Smiles! Super efficient, friendly, and professional. Really impressed with the technology they have at the office, too. Candace is particular was a treat! Dr. Mahood has exceptional bedside presence and is a deeply skilled orthodontist.
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