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Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith

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(650) 342-5721WebsiteUpdated Jul 21, 2026

About Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith

Drs. Wakasa and Carlsmith practice at suite 4, 256 North San Mateo Drive in San Mateo's North Central neighbourhood — on the North San Mateo Drive corridor accessible from downtown San Mateo and the surrounding residential and peninsula biotech communities. Drs. Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith lead a two-doctor general and cosmetic dental partnership — a structure that combines the clinical continuity of an established practice with the shared expertise and esthetic perspective of two experienced practitioners.

Sleep apnea treatment is listed alongside the cosmetic and restorative scope — a clinical inclusion that reflects awareness of the systemic health dimension of the dental visit in a peninsula professional population. San Mateo's biotech and technology workforce faces high work-related stress and irregular schedules, and the prevalence of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in this demographic is clinically significant. Oral appliance therapy managed within an established general dental relationship provides an accessible, non-invasive first intervention for mild-to-moderate OSA patients who are not able to tolerate CPAP long-term, without requiring a separate specialist relationship for sleep medicine management.

Drs. Wakasa and Carlsmith are described as capable of redesigning the smile — full-smile cosmetic treatment planning that considers the teeth collectively in terms of shade, shape, proportion, and spatial relationship rather than optimising individual teeth in isolation. In a two-doctor partnership where both practitioners bring their aesthetic judgment to complex cosmetic cases, the collaborative perspective can refine the esthetic result in ways that a sole practitioner deciding unilaterally cannot.

Porcelain veneers and dental implants anchor the cosmetic and restorative scope. Crown and bridge restorations, dental fillings, and dental bonding complete the restorative range. Dentures cover the complete prosthetic replacement cases.

For North Central San Mateo, downtown San Mateo, and peninsula patients on the North San Mateo Drive corridor who want a two-doctor cosmetic and restorative practice with sleep apnea treatment and full-smile redesign capability, the suite 4 address at 256 North San Mateo Drive provides that combination.

Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Bridges

Business Hours

Monday
8:00 AM6:00 PM
Tuesday(Today)
8:00 AM6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith located?
Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith is a dental practice in San Mateo, California (ZIP 94401).
What services does Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith offer?
It is a general dental practice offering preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care for patients of every age.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. The office sees patients of all ages for routine and ongoing dental care.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
Most dentists recommend a checkup and professional cleaning every six months, which helps catch problems while they are still small.
How do I book an appointment at Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith?
Use this page to contact Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith directly with a question or to request an appointment.

Location

Services Offered

Dental Implants

Dental implants replace missing teeth with a post set in the jaw and topped with a custom crown, restoring chewing function and limiting bone loss.

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom shells bonded to the front of the teeth to address chips, gaps, and discoloration as part of a smile plan.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry at Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith improves the appearance of a smile through treatments such as whitening and veneers, planned around each patient's goals.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown caps a tooth that is cracked, heavily decayed, or weakened, restoring its shape, strength, and everyday function.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth, restoring the bite and keeping neighboring teeth from shifting.

Other services

Teeth WhiteningDental BondingDental FillingsGeneral DentistrySleep Apnea TreatmentDenturesAffordable Dental Care

Reviews

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I***1 month ago

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Annaliese Carlsmith and the team at Wakasa & Carlsmith. From my first visit, I felt welcomed, heard, and genuinely cared for. Dr. Carlsmith combines exceptional attention to detail with a warm, compassionate approach, and I always felt confident that I was receiving outstanding care. I also had cosmetic dental work done, and I’m thrilled with the results. The work looks natural, and I’ve received numerous compliments on my smile at business and professional events. It has given me a real boost in confidence. The entire staff is friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Every visit was a positive experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Dr. Carlsmith and her team. Five stars without hesitation.

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L***1 year ago

Dr Carlsmith is a very good dentist. She is honest with me and lets me know if I am off track. She is not in the for the money although this is her business. I trust her expertise and guidance.

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M***1 year ago

Incredible DDS staff and professionals . Top talent resides here !

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R***1 year ago

My cousin is a disabled adult and Dr. Carlsmith is always so kind and understanding in dealing with her. She gives very thorough explanation of what is going on. The office staff is also fantastic. We get the best quality care there.

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A***1 year ago

The level of professionalism (along with a dash of humor) makes this practice a winner! Every member of the staff is polite, kind, on time and gentle! Dr.Wakasa has been my dentist for the better part of two decades and has helped numerous family members and friends. We think the world of him and Dr. Carlsmith.

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S***1 year ago

I was a patient of Dr. Nagare, who I loved, and lucked out that his successor, Dr. Carlsmith, is just phenomenal. Since I was a kid, I have known that at some point in my adult life, I would have to fix a complicated and expensive congenital dental problem. Insurance wouldn't cover it (a whole other issue!)) and I was dreading how much it would cost and how complicated it would be. When it became clear it was time to tackle the problem, Dr. Carlsmith said, "Don't worry. We've got this." And "we" did! She connected me to several other trusted providers to help me explore options, considered the different options along with me, and helped me calendar out the phases of my treatment so that I could pay for it nearly all by my FSA savings. When it seemed like it was going to get expensive, she said, "Hey, let me see if I can figure out a more reasonable way to do this, " and proposed a solution that saved me literally thousands of dollars. Over the four years we have been working together on this, she has been attuned, upbeat, positive, and because she stays up to date on the latest technology and approaches, she was able to help me figure out the most streamlined way to resolve my issues. Over and above the dental care, she magically remembers to check in about how my life overall is going, and has even offered very welcome hugs at exactly the moment I most needed them. Now my smile is FINALLY complete and paid for, and I couldn't be happier with the knowledge, value, and genuine human care I received from Dr. Carlsmith and her team.

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J***3 years ago

Hands-down, the best experience I’ve ever had at a dental office! The office staff are super nice and my dentist, Dr. Carlsmith, was so pleasant, thorough, and took her time to get to know my dental needs. She talked me through all she was going to do during my appointment and even explain the results of my x-rays. I hadn’t been to the dentist for many, many years, and I can safely say that one longer be the case. I trust my dental care will be fully handled by Dr. Carlsmith and her staff.

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