Laurel Dental Spa

I have spent years and years at the dentist and couldn’t be more scared when seeing a dentist. This is the first office where I am comfortable and want to keep coming. The entire time I am informed on what dr. m is doing. I couldnt be happier, she is the sweetest woman. Her work speaks for itself :) she takes pictures of your teeth before she cleans as well as after so you can see the work she did. It’s super cool to see all the plaque disappear. Definitely erased years of not seeing a dentist in one appointment!

Just over 2 years later, I have to have my root canal redone. My new dentist referred me to a root canal specialist who was appalled at the low quality of work, and made it clear she did not follow basic, standard procedure.

I don’t go here anymore.

Finding a great dentist is like finding a trust worthy auto mechanic and once you find that business, you never move on. When I first started going to see Dr. Majda, I thought I had found said dentist.
Dr. Majda herself is very inviting and makes you feel comfortable in her «spa» like office. She is a very sweet woman and certainly makes you feel at ease if going to the dentist creates anxiety for you. She has pillows, blankets, soothing music and will even offer you tea to relax. Tea before a dental cleaning? Ummmm… ok?
My first couple of appointments were great. Dr. Majda does all the cleaning herself, so she really gets to see what is going on with your teeth. I can’t take novocaine and had a hard time finding dentists in the past that had alternatives, and she sure did.
My concerns started up after those first couple of appointments. If I didn’t reschedule my 6-​month cleaning after the one appointment, her office assistant would call weekly (sometimes every few days) to try and schedule an appointment. That is pretty aggressive. I also found it strange that I wasn’t informed about better ways to take care of my teeth like former dentists used to tell me. Was I brushing too hard? Could you tell if I had been grinding my teeth, etc? I was also beginning to feel like unnecessary procedures were being suggested. For example, being told I needed to replace fillings (yes, I know this is normal after some fillings are old), and even on some that weren’t that old. I had a few that are metal and she insisted they get replaced because they are «poisonous.» I allowed her to replace the one she said was in worst shape, and that wound up costing me close to $ 1,000 after insurance. I’ve since researched that there is no scientific evidence that proves metal fillings to be poisonous.
My last appointment was the final straw. I couldn’t even barely get out of the chair without trying to be sold on procedures. «You should replace those other fillings soon.» I declined and then get, «Have you thought about teeth whitening? I can do it here or you can take home.» I said that I’m ok and get this response, «I’ll offer you 40% off. The holidays are here, you deserve to treat yourself.» I still declined and then I get, «You should really see me every 4 months. Your insurance will cover it. It’s better to do 4 months than every 6 months.» That was it for me. I kindly thanked her and haven’t been back.

So impressed! Dr. Majda was incredibly warm and inviting. That «boutique-​style healthcare» thing comes naturally to her. She did my entire appointment herself, from x-​rays to cleaning (I’ve never even heard of a DDS doing that before). She took me along every step of my care — showed me x-​rays and pictures of my mouth and told me what she saw and what she’d be doing about it. Her office is impressively modern (and color-​coordinated!). Saturday and evening appointments available. I’d recommend her to anyone.

I have been going to Dr. Majada for about three years now. When I first met Dr. Majada I loved her right away, she was super nice. She is such a wonderful women. I have had cleaning and fillings done and she’s done a great job. I recommended my boyfriend and daughter and they both just love her. I will continue seeing Dr. Majada for cleaning. I will not go to any other dentist for cleaning. Thank you Dr. Majada! Will see you this Friday for my cleaning.

Maria Majda is the Goddess of dentistry. She is gifted, patient, and kind. She will see you on weekends and in the dead of the night. I never ever thought I would like a dentist this much. What are you waiting for? Give her a call.

Dr. Majda is the only dentist whom I trust with the care of my teeth and my oral hygiene. I’ve been going to Laurel Dental Spa for years and each time I get a motherly welcome and great care.
Dr. Majda makes your oral health her priority. She takes the time to explain every detail of the existing conditions and recommends the appropriate treatment as well as any preventative measure in order to preserve optimal oral health.
If you want to have a great smile and make sure that your teeth are always in the best possible health, then choose Dr. Majda — knowing that you will always be in good hands and great care.

I have to agree with some of these poor reviews. Dr. Majda is a very sweet woman and the office is very nice and updated with all the bells and whistles — but the actual dentistry is just not up to par. She made several suggestions for additional fillings and replacement fillings that I had never heard from another dentist. I finally agreed and had a filling done months ago but I wasn’t numb when the drilling began and I flew out of my chair when she hit a nerve. The filling has been bothering me for months. I’ve now switched dentists and they will be replacing her work. It’s unfortunate because it’s a lovely place but I just can’t put my mouth in their hands any longer.

Dr. Majda and her staff are very caring and know their job well! Very friendly and professional. You get the spa experience from the cup of herbal tea upon entering, to the quality dental work and the warm towel at the final. It is the least stressful dental visit ever. It’s worth the trip to Laurel Heights.

Dr. Majda is a very nice woman (so sweet in a motherly, grandmotherly way). Her office is very nice and has a lot of high tech gadgets. 1 star for that.
However, that being said:
She is very much a salesperson, which is strange, because I never had a dentist that tries to sell you/​push upon you procedures that are unnecessary. She really tries to talk you into things (in cahoots with the woman at the front desk), even after you say no. I also have always been complimented by my dentists in the past on my teeth, but she seemed to think everything was wrong, and everything needed to be fixed. Re-​do this, take a filling out and put a crown on that. Often just to make it look prettier. All unnecessary! I have grown up with dentists in my family, and all good dentists want you to preserve as much real tooth structure as possible. Dr. Majda wants to drill, fill, and cap things that don’t need to be touched.
Secondly, at the end of a procedure last time I went, she put some solution in my tooth that was $ 300 that was not covered by my insurance, and never asked me if I wanted it, nor did she tell me about the extra cost prior to doing it.
my advice: find a dentist that cares about your teeth, not how much unnecessary procedures she can do on you to make more more money! But, hey, she does it all with a big smile.

This was an awful experience that wound up costing me $ 700 I did not have. The dentist insisted on putting in 2 crowns at the same time which had already put me over the amount my insurance would cover (She swore this was how it should be done) then when she was in the middle of that work, decided she would re-​do a filling in a nearby tooth. This was after she had numbed my entire mouth, ground both the teeth that were to get the crowns into nubs, and had my mouth wired open. Unbelievable! I was in constant pain for at least 6 months. It just doesn’t seem quite kosher to impulsively decide to start doing costly dental work that hadn’t been agreed on beforehand just because you’ve got a patient in a vulnerable position. Even though when I went in for my first visit she said any work would be scheduled so as to not go over what Delta would cover in any one year. In addition, the crown work was just primitive when I compare it to a crown I got 20 years ago from the UCSF dental school.

So far, Dr Majda has been the only dentist I’ve actually enjoyed going to. From regular cleanings to removing my wisdom teeth, Dr Majda makes every visit a pleasure. The office is pristine and beautiful, with all the high-​tech dentist gear you can imagine down to miniature digital cameras to take snapshots inside your mouth that you can see right away on the big screen in front of you. Both Dr Majda and Samira, the office manager, are a a joy to be around and you will always get a thorough explanation of the work that is being done, which I particularly like and find that not a lot of doctors fill you in on the details as well as Dr Majda does. She has even gone as far as coming in for me on the weekend when my schedule was particularly busy. Five stars all around, can’t wait for my next cleaning!

Being a dental professional myself, I can honestly say that the best compliment a business can get is if other dental professionals go there for treatment themselves. I am one of several dental professionals that I know of who get treatment from Dr Majda and here is why:
–atmosphere:
beautiful office, soothing colors, no «dental office» smell
–qualitiy of care:
having worked with many dentists in the past, I can count on one hand the number of dentists I can trust with my dental care, and Dr Majday is at the top of that list.
I read a previous review where the reviewer said that her teeth hurt for a long time after her cleaning. As a Dental hygienist I can authoritatively say, that if your «cleaning» is painlesss or without slight discomfort, your are not getting your teeth cleaned. Your are getting a phony cleaning. You can probably remove everything the «phony» cleaning removes with a toothbrush and dental floss at home.
A real cleaning involves using hand instruments and going into the space between the gum and tooth. And that my friends is not discomfort free. Of couse, the more build up or the longer you’ve gone without cleaning the more discomfort you’ll experience.
Buy I digress,

Hi,
Back in 2008 I visited Dr. Majda for a cleaning appointment. I was brand new to San Francisco at the time and for the most part things went well.
The were however 2 issues — needless to say I now longer go here:
1. Billing was not very clear. There were several hidden costs. I signed up for something simple, and got a bill for something way beyond my expectations. Bottom line, make sure you know the cost up-​front! Talking to a friend that went there as well, he has similar issue.
2. She had recommended a deep-​cleaning session (more expensive than normal stuff) and I though was ok… After the cleaning was done, I developed a pain on one of my right upper molars. After several visits, she could not find the problem. I ended up having to go to another dentist to fix it.
I would have given 3 stars if the issue #2 was resolved. Probably 4 stars if the billing was clear and expectations were set up front.
–alex

This place is great! I needed to get in for my wisdom teeth and after moving around a couple appointments and complaining of pain and swollen cheeks they took me in this evening! I got there at 5pm and they stay even later which is great for people who work. The receptionist who talked to me on the phone and helped me with paperwork when I got there was so sweet and caring. It didn’t take long for me to see Dr. Majda, especially considering I was basically a walk-​in, and she also was tentative and genuinely concerned about me. The actual spa itself is very relaxing and comfortable. I don’t have dental insurance and prices were not bad at all compared to other places in SF. I will definitely be back for my regular cleanings, as soon as I get some insurance of course :)

I’m one of those shmucks that has had dental coverage most of my life but avoided the dentist like the plague. I’m truly afraid of them and hate the lectures about flossing and no matter how you brush you’re doing it wrong.
I had a molar crack on me on the weekend and Kaiser referred me to 1−800-Dentist, and they hooked me up with Dr. Majda. She opened her office at 8pm on a Sunday night to help relieve my suffering. And I’ll say it was a very reasonable price for her doing such a benevolent gesture.
She put a temp filling in my crack which fixed the problem and had me come back 2 days later for a temporary crown. I was so pleased with her bedside manner that I decided to do a deep cleaning and some minor cosmetic work.
Bottom line, if you hate going to the dentist, go see Dr. Majda and the ever so nice folks at Laurel Dental Spa. No lectures, flexible appointments, and prices that are downright shockingly low for Laurel Heights.
Be sure to bring $ 4 in quarters for 2 hours of meter parking!

Oh the dentist is so sweet and nice. Very motherly — you almost expect hot chocolate chip cookies. I absolutely loath the dentist. I cried through my first cleaning because that awful noise is enough to make anyone insane. But Dr. Madja was patient and kind. My second visit for a more evasive deep cleaning was perfectly pleasant. She might just cure me of my fears. her assistant Michael is divine as well.

Dr. Majda is such a nice, sensitive dentist! She wants very much to make you comfortable, checking in with you often over the course of treatment. Her crown work from temp to permanent was the best I ever had. She’s warm and talks in terms you can understand. I’m making her my regular dentist from now on (been there four times). AND she has pictures of Cary Grant and other greats on her walls. Thanks, Dr. Majda!

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Dr. Majda has created a refreshing and calm oasis in her office. Much of the calm comes directly from Majda herself who is direct, professional and very caring. In addition, everyone at Laurel Dental Spa is focused on helping you. You can (and will) have a warm aromatherapy eye or neck pillow; or maybe all you need is a soft blanket. In any case, the environment at Laurel Day Spa is relaxing — exactly the opposite of my expectations.
As a professional, Dr. Majda, uses care and takes time to be thorough. I appreciate this extra time and effort. I really feel like all of my teeth have been considered and analyzed. Dr. Majda also dedicated specific time during our first evaluation to educate me on the current state of my teeth and gums. I have never been walked through the status of my teeth, tooth by tooth. I found the experience to be very motivating (I will floss!!!).