General and Cosmetic Dentistry in San Francisco and Berkeley

Steven J Baldwin, DDS - General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Cynthia Scipioni, DDS- General Preventive Dentistry

When you enter our San Francisco or Berkeley dental office, you will immediately realize you are in a practice like no other. You will be greeted personally by the doctors and will typically begin your appointment immediately without any wait. You will be in an environment that is warm, modern, safe and impeccably clean. Our top priority is providing you with the highest quality, comprehensive, personalized, functional, preventive care available. We are honest, trustworthy, creative and very caring.

Because of our very unique personal experience and training we are able to offer you extremely comprehensive care in all areas of dentistry. We take pride in being able to provide you with all that modern dentistry has to offer, which includes an extensive list of general, restorative, root canal, surgical and cosmetic services. We are here for the whole family and our patients range from 2 to 104 years old. We are here to help you not only with your dental health and a beautiful smile, but to educate you to fully understand your personal situation. Our goal is to be minimally invasive, holistic, and to show you how to control, or eliminate dental diseases with simple home care techniques and diet. We offer a broad array of restorative materials and services, so we can be conservative, creative and design very personalized treatment.

Preventative Care, Cleanings & Exams
3D Cone Beam CT Diagnostics
Caries Risk Assessments, Oral pH and Diet Evaluations
All Types of Fillings and Crowns
Root Canals
Cosmetic Dentistry Comprehensive and Complex Cases
Periodontal Care / Laser / Surgery/ Grafts soft and Hard Tissue
Reconstructive Procedures
Dental Surgery Oral Surgery / Extractions/ Wisdom Teeth
Dental Implants / Placement and Restoration
Clear Correct Invisible Braces and other Orthodontic Services
Pediatric Dental Care
TMJ/TMD / Chronic Head and Neck Pain/ Orthopedic Appliances and Guards
Sleep Apnea-Snoring
Emergency Dental Care

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Our goal is to improve the health and quality of life for each individual we treat in our San Francisco community. We provide conservative, preventive, holistic and personalized care for the entire family.

We want to educate patients to have them understand their personal situations. Our goal is to be minimally invasive and to show you how to control or eliminate dental diseases with simple home care techniques and diet. We offer a broad array of restorative materials and services. We take pride in and work hard to provide exceptional quality care.

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San Francisco Dental Office
4339 Balboa St. @ 45th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 387-5711

Berkeley Dental Office
3045 Telegraph Ave. @ Dowling Pl.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone: (510) 486 - 0775

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Testimonials

"Undoubtedly the best and most honest dentists you will find here. The office is easy to get to and always spotless. Dr. Cynthia and Dr. Steve are very skilled and always go the extra mile to take care of us (me, my husband an ..."

Marie LB

"We've been so happy to have found Dr. Baldwin as our family dentist. I have tremendous trust in his recommendations for treatments. I appreciate his practical approach. Normally I dread the dentist and it's been awesome ..."

Tom Williams

"I was in town for the weekend and my crown fell out. Dr Baldwin was amazing! He met me at his office on a Sunday, made me feel comfortable and quickly resolved my problem. What a blessing he is."

Kari Whittemore

"I was on vacation from the UK and had a mild toothache so not a patient.

I called in expecting to be told I couldn't be helped but Steven made time to see me an hour later and did a thorough check to reassure me th ..."

Stephen Todd

Exceptional dentistry,
extraordinary services.

Periodontics Pediatric Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Sedation Dentistry Restorations Family Dentistry Orthodontics Laser Dentistry Cleanings & Prevention

The term “periodontics” refers to the dental specialty that pertains to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease that affects the gums and jawbone. The gum tissues serve to surround and support the teeth and the underlying jawbone anchors teeth firmly in place. Periodontists have completed several years of extra dental training and are concerned with maintaining the function, health and aesthetics of the jawbone and tissues. Reasons for periodontal treatment Periodontal disease is a progressive condition which...

Pediatric dentistry (formerly Pedodontics/Paedodontics) primarily focuses on children from birth through adolescence. The American Dental Association (ADA), recognizes pediatric dentistry as a specialty, and therefore requires dentists to undertake two or three years of additional training after completing a general dentistry degree. At the end of this training, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry issues a unique diploma (Diplomate ABPD). Some pediatric dentists (pedodontists) opt to specialize in oral care for children with special...

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons are specialists with advanced training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various head and neck conditions and injuries. After four years of dental school, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon completes four to six years of additional formal training in treating the craniomaxillofacial complex. This specialty is one of 9 dental specialties recognized internationally and by the American Dental Association (ADA). An Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon can diagnose and treat a wide variety conditions. The following...

A significant number of Americans do not visit the dentist for regular checkups because they are too fearful or suffer from dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry offers an excellent way to provide a safe, anxiety-free, dental experience to those who are afraid of the dentist. Sedation dentistry is often mistakenly thought to induce sleep. In fact, most sedatives allow the patient to stay awake during the procedure. Sleepiness is a side effect of some medications, but nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation only work to calm...

It’s great news that the incidence of tooth decay has significantly diminished over the years due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patient awareness. However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health. Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its normal shape, appearance and function. Should your teeth ever require a restorative treatment, you can rest assured knowing we will always...

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What should I do if I have bad breath?

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How often should I brush and floss?

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Are amalgam (silver) fillings safe?

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How often should I have a dental exam and cleaning?

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How can I tell if I have gingivitis or periodontitis (gum disease)?

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Why is it important to use dental floss?

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How can cosmetic dentistry help improve the appearance of my smile?

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What are porcelain veneers and how can they improve my smile?

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What can I do about stained or discolored teeth?

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What are my options if I have missing teeth?

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