Purvi Zavery, DDS MS

The reason for my 3 starts review is this office pushes x-​rays for young kids (9months — 4 year) pretty aggressively and I was told by Dr. Zavery to go elsewhere if I didn’t agree with her philosophy. So I did. Our new doctor’s approach and philosophy is a much better fit for our family. They don’t recommend X-​rays before age 4 and I’ve found that very customary at the dentists I researched.

A great pedi dentist for our girls, ages 7 and 4. Have been taking our girls there for the last few years. It’s a very clean, quiet, non-​busy office – which is great for tentative kids.
Great chair-​side personality with kids. Has movies to distract kids during longer procedures, but we never use them. Oh, and there is the «treasure box» for good patients!

Dr. Zaveri is an extremely caring and capable doctor. My friend’s child was afraid of check ups. And when it came to extraction of infected tooth, needless to say she was terified to even enter the office.
Another local pedeatric dentist attempted to deal with it, couldnt and referred her to oral surgeon. The os also did not want to touch her without general anesthesia. Seriously? For pulling though not wiggly but a baby tooth? Fortunately, she called me in panic fo the advise! Her kid had asthma and she was really concerned.
Many of our friends and family bring their kids to Dr. Zaveri and I advised my friend to call her right away.
Dr Zaveri saw her immediately (during her lunch) and everything was done in 20 mins. No additional anesthesia, no drama. After the procedure, th we only thing friend’s daughter had to say is «When is our next appointment? I only want to see this Dr.»
It is so difficult to decide what’s the right choice to make for our children. I saw it over and over again that Dr. Zaveri is the right one. :)

This lady is HORRIBLE! She lacks complete professionalism. She is the worst medical person I have ever encountered. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN HERE. My son was scared and he stated crying and she said,“my hands don’t work if your cry.” She would not use suction until he stopped crying. He tried to get up and she physically stopped him. SHE IS HORRIBLE! If your kid is an adult then this place might be okay for you but not for kids.
She also did not change her gloves after touching the computer key board. Rude, unprofessional and horrible with kids.

Dr. Zavery saw my 4yo’s teeth and immediately found a serious abcess. She then took xrays and we found more cavities. Although some parents might not like her pursuasiveness, I actually thought she did the right thing in pressing for general sedation given my child’s level of anxiety with new things and new doctors. In general we don’t like drugs or take them, but given the severity, I thought she was good in presenting the facts, treatment options and pros and cons, as well as her recomendation. Her front office Viri is also very nice and efficient. I think that the prior reviewer on 2÷25÷14 may not like such a direct style of communication, but it worked for me. Our previous dentist (not Dr. Zavery) was too soft in communication and didn’t really add much urgency to the cavity that he found 6 months ago from our visit. That cavity became a dead tooth when we saw Dr. Zavery and I have regretted not doing work since. Her office is clean and high tech. Highly recommended.

Clean office, great toys and Dr. Purvi has a very calm, patient manner at my kids’ check ups. She takes her time with the kids and does not seem to rush.
The staff in the office seems very kind. Easy to find – right near the Trader Joes’ in San Carlos.

This review might be quite negative compared to the 5 stared reviews in the list. The negative experience applies to cavity treatment approach (not even the treatment itself.). For a checkup? I’ll give 5 stars myself.
Dr Zavery’s approach on cavity treatment is quite active. You see a stain, you go for a drill & fill baby. I’m not saying it’s wrong. It prevents the cavity from getting worse and makes you go easy with dental care. Even though baby tooth comes off, you still have years to be with it, and leaving a bad cavity in the baby tooth can cause malocclusion, cavity in permanent teeth and malnutrition (if it hurts, kid’s don’t eat well.) So, it’s not a bad idea actively treating the baby teeth. But on the other hand, over-​treatment shortens the lifespans of the tooth. And when the treatment comes with IV sedation, you would really want to ask, is this worth it.
Dr Zavery doesn’t let you make an appointment for sedation and filling right away. She wants you to do the research and I really appreciate that. You can make different decisions, but a second opinion is a must for your young ones. The IV sedation is like going through a real surgery and there are chances of risking a life (not a high number but for the last 30 years, 44 child deaths were reported in the states due to this, and more unreported.) Again, I’m not saying it’s wrong. If you and your child went through it, you did a great job. No doubts on that you made the best decision for your child.
My boy has a couple of cavities. Dr Zavery insisted on the IV sedation, while introducing other sedative options such as laughing gas. She strongly implied that since my boy is too young and the cavity is deep, the other methods will not work. So, I went to another dentist for a second opinion, and the doctor there said that it’s a tiny cavity which does not need a treatment right away. In fact, some of these tiny cavities can last up to years without worsening and the teeth can just come off when the time comes.
There is no true answer. As mentioned above, each approach has it’s pros and cons. But I’m buying the other doctor’s word.
For the following reasons
— Dr. Zavery showed me the most nasty pictures of baby cavities and told me that will be my boy’s future. Well, How dare you. Injecting fear is a good way to earn money, but that is so wrong. Even with swamping your tooth in Mountain dew (the top.1 drink causing tooth decay) will take quite a while for that nasty thing to happen.
— No instructions on cavity care (She did give instructions on daily dental care, like don’t drink juice. which is quite a common procedure in dentist visits). Other dentists prescribe methods like G** for daily use and will apply fluoride varnish to prevent cavity from getting worse. In Dr. Zavery’s office, not even a cleaning was done. 2 dentists, one gave you only scary photos and wild stories and did nothing. The other gave you cleaning, fluoride varnish, calmed you down, prescribed tools to work out. Which would you want to go?
But again, for those who seek active treatment, this place is not a bad option. She justifies herself very well. Like, treating you as if you have no idea on dental hygiene and that there is absolutely no way to treat cavities but IV sedation for toddlers.
Reason for stars:
1. (not mentioned above though) Abundant toys and books. My boy would be asking me day by day for a visit to the dentist just for those toys. If you are for only a checkup, this might be a great start.
2. The list of drinks and cereals to avoid should be useful if you don’t know much. Good explanation on sedation and not accepting appointments to push for each others own research.
3. Clean environment and modern equipment
Reason for no stars:
1. Stop scaring people. These are people who only think what’s best for their children. It is not right to frighten them. I tend to lose faith on doctors who inject fear which is an indication of over-​treatment.
2. No option for toddler cavity treatment except IV sedation. This shouldn’t be a matter to you if your child is older than 5 and you are comfortable with laughing gas.
3. No cleaning, no fluoride varnish when there clearly is a decay and those would greatly benefit.
Once again, my negative experience may not apply to you. If you have a kid, who needs regular checkups, go for it. Your kid will love to go to the dentist. If you have a kid with cavities, not willing for IV sedation and you don’t want to panic, go somewhere else.

Fabulous, efficient, and trustworthy.

As always it was a wonderful experience visiting Dr Purvi. We started when my daughter was 2 and she is now 3. The first time we went she let her do the entire cleaning, exam and flouride with almost no resistance. She is able to watch her favorite show overhead during the visit, and looks forward to her choice of toys from the treasure chest at the end of her visit. My daughter loves going to the dentist! Thank you Dr Purvi!

Ever so thankful to Dr. Zavery and her attentive staff for taking care of my son’s teeth. Although my son is approaching three, he has become comfortable at going to see Dr. Zavery and has fun at the office playing with trains before and after his visit. I am thankful for the professionalism of Dr. Zavery and her staff. Their thoughts and comments about helping stay the course for better teeth health go a long way. The office is well equipped to handle young children and the good doctor is excellent at communicating various techniques for our toddler to remain on his path for health and wellness.

I take my three young daughters to Dr. Zavery. We love this office so much that we are willing to make the drive from Half Moon Bay. Dr. Zavery puts your children’s health and happiness first. Her team is also incredibly helpful in assisting parents with appointments, etc. The office, equipment, and facilities are all modern and clean. There is a nice play room and iPad for children to use while in the waiting room — though we have never had to wait. She’s the best around… and she always remembers you and your children on a personal level. My girls are not afraid of the dentist, because of Dr. Zavery and her team.

Dr. Zavery and her staff are the best. They made me and my daughter feel welcome the moment we walked in the door. My three year old daughter is very shy and apprehensive to new things. She allowed Dr. Zavery to do a full exam of her teeth and did not complain at all. We are so happy to have found her.

Just had an awesome first dental visit here! My daughter is 22 months, so I took her for her first dental checkup and I’m so glad I chose this office. I did some research online first and read all of the positive reviews. Everything said is absolutely true and then some. The whole experience from start to finish was very warm, welcoming, and informative. I felt my daughter and I were very cared for by all of the staff.
My daughter was able to play with the fun toys they have and look at some books as Dr. Zavery and I discussed dental care for toddlers and children. I received a great education on this topic and learned a lot that I was not yet clear on.
My daughter was then taken to the exam area, with me holding her hand. She got to see how the child sized dental chair goes up and down before being asked to climb on. She had no problem with this and was okay the entire time. They then asked if she likes any shows, which she does, so they played Dora the Explorer on a flat screen above the dental chair as she received her exam. This worked very well to distract her. I was able to sit right next to her and held her hands while she got her exam.
Dr. Zavery and her hygienist worked efficiently and quickly together to make the whole process seem less. My daughter had her teeth brushed, examined and some plaque removed during the procedure and we learned how to floss her teeth (and also that this was needed, which I did not know for this age).
When all was said and done, she was able to pick a «prize» from the drawer and got a toothbrush & toothpaste. They also took an adorable picture of her, which was printed out for us and given at the end, dated and titled, «My First Dental Visit.»
I LOVE this office and highly recommend to anyone with children.

Another amazing job by Dr. Purvi. Our daughter now 9 just put on braces and needed to pull couple of baby teeth. Dr. Purvi worked with the Orthodontist. Everything went smoothly. Great job Dr. Purvi.

We could not be happier with Dr. Zavery! She is AMAZING. She goes above and beyond to make our 3-​year old daughter’s experience at the dentist a good one. She talks to her the entire time and explains everything in very appropriate kid-​lingo. Our daughter is not the least bit anxious while there for appointments; even when getting a cavity filled. Dr. Zavery has a wonderful way with children. Our daughter trusts her completely and so do we. Her staff is also fantastic with children. The office décor is calming and kid friendly. Flat screen TVs hang above the exam chairs so children can watch their favorite show during their appointment and then they get to pick a prize from the treasure chest. The best!

We had out first visit and I was delighted. Wonderful doctor and staff. Doctor spent a lot of time asking me question abut son overall health and explaining her treatment plan. The office has lovely décor and wonderful things for kids to play with while getting treated.

The office is so kid friendly. Love the décor!
My son had a good time playing with the toys while I spent about 40 minutes talking to Dr. Zavery and asking her a ton of questions about toddler dental care. I asked her questions about my son but also about pediatric dental care in general since I am a healthcare professional.
We had an amazing first visit with Dr. Zavery. I am so impressed with her. I am recommending her to all of our friends. She was so pleasant and professional and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions so well and provided me with lots of helpful tips. The customer service was amazing.

My son of course screamed and cried during the demonstration of brushing his teeth/​flossing but he also screams/​cries when I put pants on him or shoes or a shirt so it wasn’t surprising.
I am so glad we have such a wonderful pediatric dentist so close to our home.
Thank you Dr. Zavery!

When you have a fear of dentists yourself, it is difficult to not pass that fear onto your kids. So when my son was old enough, I wanted to make sure his dentist gave him no reason to be afraid. Dr. Purvi is THAT dentist. She is so good and made my son feel so comfortable, that he is already excited about going back. Wow. Color me impressed.

Clean place, talented Doctor and a really patient team. My daughter had several appointments here and she could not wait to go back every time. Now, how often does that happen with a dentist !! Dr. Zavery is really good with kids and she is a great dentist. Well worth the drive from San Jose. We found the best pediatric dentist in town.

Outstanding. When a 4 year old leaves and wants to know when he can come back… a job well done. Excellent dental care for children. Patient and calming. Exactly the treatment I want for my children.
Thank you so much and we will definetly see you in 6 months!