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Call us at (650) 532-3092, Tuesday through Friday, 7am–6pm.
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Serving San Mateo since 1985 · Most PPO plans accepted
New patient
Comprehensive new patient exam
Your first visit includes digital X-rays, oral cancer screening, airway evaluation, and a personalized care plan. We'll take the time to get to know your dental history and explain everything we find.
Please note: a dental cleaning is scheduled as a follow-up visit after your exam.
About 60–75 min · Ages 14 and up
New patient
New Patient Visit — Children & Teens
A gentle, age-appropriate first visit for patients from infancy through their teens includes a full exam of your child's teeth, jaw development, airway health, and a dental cleaning. We'll review habits with parents and build a personalized care plan.
About 60–75 min · Up to age 14
Returning patient visit
Already a patient with us? We have your chart on file. Submit a request and our team will reach out to confirm a time that works for your next visit or scheduled treatment.
Duration based on your treatment plan
Invisalign consultation
Curious about straightening your teeth? Book a dedicated Invisalign consult. We'll take records, show you a digital simulation of your results, and walk you through your options — no obligation, no pressure.
About 45–60 min · New patients welcome
Dental emergency?
Call us directly at (650) 532-3092 or book online for same-day availability. We'll do our best to see you right away — new patients with urgent concerns are always welcome.
Common questions
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Please have recent X-rays from a previous dentist e-mailed to us ahead of time. We'll take new digital X-rays at your visit as needed. Please bring any retainers, a night guard, or other oral appliances. Arrive 10 minutes early to complete intake forms, or we can e-mail them to you in advance.
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We work with most PPO dental insurance plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, and many others. We're happy to verify your benefits before your visit — just call us at (650) 532-3092 or email hi@youngdentalgroup.com with your insurance information and we'll check for you. You can also find more details on our Insurance page.
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We do our best to accommodate new patients as quickly as possible, and same-week appointments are often available. Once you submit your booking request, a member of our care team will confirm your appointment time by phone or email within one business day.
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Life happens — we get it. Please give us a call at (650) 532-3092 or email hi@youngdentalgroup.com at least 48 hours before your appointment so we can offer your slot to another patient. We'll get you rescheduled as quickly as possible.
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Completely okay — you're not alone, and our team is very experienced with anxious patients. We take our time, explain every step before we do it, and never rush. If there's anything specific that makes you nervous, just let us know when you call or book and we'll make sure your visit feels as comfortable as possible.
Prefer to talk? Call (650) 532-3092 — Tuesday-Friday 7am-6pm