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McFaul Joel DDS
Joel A. McFaul and Betty Wong are honored to welcome your family to our family practice! We are a married couple working hard to provide the highest quality dental services and treatments for the people of San Francisco. Our family has been serving this community since the 1960s, and we have built a reputation for personal service and comprehensive treatments.

Dr. McFaul and Dr. Wong's Family Practice offers checkups and cleanings, all general dentistry treatments, one-hour professional teeth whitening, and Invisalign(R) clear orthodontic aligners. We also provide complimentary second opinions on any dentistry or dental questions as well as complimentary Invisalign consultations.
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I am grateful to each individual patient in my practice for giving me the opportunity to treat them and their family. Taking care of the people in this wonderful city is a great responsibility, and one I do not take lightly. My wife and I are continually searching for the most efficient dental methods to produce beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.
Are you drowsy during the day with no explanation? Do you snore loudly or wake up breathless in the middle of the night? If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be one of more than 12 million Americans who are affected by sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops periodically during sleep, as many as 20-30 times per hour.
Reviews (20)
Jonathan R.
Jonathan R.
Jun 03, 2020
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Terrific! I started seeing Dr. McFaul in 2019 to address pain in my teeth. Dr. McFaul identified all of the problems and explained my choices in a very helpful way. I could tell he really cared about my dental health, and he even consulted with another dentist before making recommendations for treatment. Dr. McFaul is a very gentle practitioner and he really takes his time to make sure everything goes smoothly. We even texted and used FaceTime to communicate during the covid crisis. Oh, and his dentist chairs massage, and you can watch Netflix during the procedure. Doesn't get any better!
Cole K.
Cole K.
Apr 03, 2019
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I cannot say enough good things about this business! The number of 5 star reviews speaks for itself. I was so relieved to have found Dr. Wong to help fix some previous dental work at another dentist in town. The front desk staff and hygenists are friendly and helpful. I really appreciate Dr. Wong's high quality work, her bedside manner and sense of humor, and the attention to detail, both in the comfort of the office, as well as in the amount of information they track regarding your dental history.

Stop searching Yelp for a dentist right now. You've found the right one with Dr. Wong
John M.
John M.
Mar 25, 2019
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I don't like doing bad reviews. This is just based on my experience. The family was great, they are personal and down to earth.

I just had a bad payment experience. I was given a quote based on my insurance. After getting fillings I was told that I would pay $262 out of pocket. I allowed the dentist to do as much work he can do for me. It was December and my insurance was going to run out. I might as well support a local practice instead of letting my insurance go to waste.

I was ok with paying a certain amount out of pocket but I just want fair transparency if I'm going to get a
Daniel C.
Daniel C.
Sep 06, 2018
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Drs. McFaul and Wong are incredibly generous with their time and expertise, and their hygienists are skilled and caring. They have been able to find time for unexpected extra procedures to happen on the same day multiple times and always got my teeth & retainer fixed perfectly and quickly.
Amanda C.
Amanda C.
Aug 22, 2018
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I decided to change my dentist recently and did a lot of research for dentists convenient to me with a family practice. I chose this place seeing the amazing reviews all over the web and how they're super personable and actually get to know their patients on a more personal level so that they can better relate and make you comfortable there. I super appreciated the detail and thoroughness Dr. Wong went through just for my consultation. I wasn't able to finish within an hour since i didn't know consultations were over an hour so i had to leave to return to work, but i was allowed
Nikki H.
Nikki H.
Feb 10, 2018
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We now have a 19 month old son and he has gone to Dr Wong twice already for his 1st and 2nd check up and introduction to the dentist. Dr Wong is A-mazing with him! The way she explains things to him he seems to be and stay intrigued. Which is big! Lol. Dr Wong and staff are great!
Ali S.
Ali S.
Nov 29, 2017
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I've had the good fortune of having Dr. McFaul as my dentist. He is considerate, thoughtful, professional, and an exceptional craftsman. He is extremely passionate about his work and making sure you are fully educated about the procedures. He makes you aware of all the considerations and gives great advice taking into consideration your age, dental history, and cosmetic priorities. And most importantly, his handy work is as good as it gets.

The staff is amazing as well. The hygienists are meticulous and thorough. They are also passionate about their work. I've gone over time on my cleaning
Amy D.
Amy D.
Aug 15, 2017
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Joel McFaul is the nicest guy plus he's thoughtful, considerate, candid and his standards are very high so he does the job in a way that I'm perfectly happy with. I just got a filling today, and strange to say it I just left the office beaming. I trust him with my dental care and recommend him without hesitation.
Karen C.
Karen C.
May 18, 2017
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We still love Dr. Joel. My son is now 7 years old and unfortunately in the dental issues lottery, he (like I did too at his age) is not doing so great. Despite diligently brushing twice a day and flossing at night, coming in for twice-annual cleanings and exams, and even getting the coating to deter plaque, he's had a few cavities develop in those hard-to-reach between-the-molar areas, and even had to get one lower molar removed due to infection (which also became painful for him before we realized the problem). Dr. Joel says that some people/kids are just born with "sticky enamel"
James J.
James J.
May 11, 2017
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I've been going to Dr. McFaul over the last year and I can highly recommend him to anyone who may be looking for a new dentist. You can immediately tell he's passionate and cares about his patients. He explains everything you need to know VERY thoroughly and makes recommendations but ultimately leaves it to your decision. Not to mention, their front office staffs and dental hygienists are extremely friendly

Plus he's got TVs set up in each seat with hulu, netflix, and etc (which he is very proud of) so you can literally netflix and fill (chill) your cavities.
Katie S.
Katie S.
May 04, 2017
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My husband and I have both been patients of Dr. McFaul and Dr. Wong for the past 3 years. We've had exceptional experiences every step of the way. From the front office staff, to the convenient email/text appointment check-ins, to the dental appointments and services themselves. We have always felt informed and cared for, with our best interests in mind. I would highly recommend this office to any family or friend of mine!
Rachel T.
Rachel T.
Mar 03, 2017
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Dr. McFaul continues to impress me. AMAZING dentist that I've referred several people to. He practices with his wife Dr. Wong, who I've heard from my roommate that she's equally as wonderful.

I'm very particular when it comes to my teeth, and Dr. McFaul is so NICE and UPBEAT and explains EVERYTHING you need to know. He is also very conservative when it comes to density, as in if you are having pain in a tooth he will do everything possible to prevent a root canal.

Strongly recommend! You will not be disappointed. Front desk staff is also great and friendly and remember who
Miss J.
Miss J.
Jul 11, 2016
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I found Dr. Betty Wong through yelp about 10 months ago, so it only seems right that I leave a review here. They just re-did their office and it's such a calm space. The dental chairs will give you a massage while your teeth are being looked over. Looking beyond the bells and whistles I've been in for two cleanings and a filling, am really happy with their work! Betty took such care while doing a simple filling, the dental work really had very little impact on my day. I highly recommend giving this place a try. Great for all levels and ages of care!
Angela H.
Angela H.
Jun 29, 2016
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My review for Dr. Wong is long overdue but it is so well deserved! I was referred to Dr. Wong by my coworker ( who raved about her) and I went to go see her for a routine check up as well as to see if I should get my wisdom teeth removed. As someone who is deathly afraid of going the dentist, I now look forward to seeing Dr. Wong for every check up. She is so kind and thoughtful and extremely detail oriented. For my wisdom teeth, she walked me through every aspect of my teeth extraction and educated me on what exactly she would be doing to extract the teeth and how to help my gums heal. After the
Manuel A.
Manuel A.
Jun 15, 2015
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I had some dental work done by Betty S Wong about one month ago and I must say, the experience was vey good. I plan to bing all of my future dental needs and concerns to this office. I would strongly recommend this dental care facility to anyone.
Geordie E.
Geordie E.
Feb 17, 2015
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Let me first start by stating that dental visits not rank high on my top 10 lists.
Dr. Wong and her staff changed all of that.
Last December, I was in excruciating pain due to a fractured molar.

I called several dentists that day without success,.Angie sensed the panic in my voice and squeezed me in for an appointment that very same day.

A digital x-ray later, the fracture was obvious and I decided on extraction.
She explained in great detail what she was going to do, before and during each procedure.

The extraction was painless, compared to the pain I was already in, I experienced relief
Vira P.
Vira P.
Aug 07, 2014
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My coworker recommended Dr. McFaul to me. I wasn't satisfied with my previous dentist, and wasn't willing to travel to my hometown (an hour away) to see him. Because of past experience with other dentists, I was a bit nervous when I first visited Dr. McFaul's office.

The apprehension went away instantly. Dr. McFaul and his staff are professional and were genuinely concerned about my dental health. My previous dentist and his staff were all salesmen; always trying to sell me the latest toothbrush and procedure. But not Dr. McFaul's office. For example, it was recommended
Tom L.
Tom L.
Jan 10, 2014
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We found Dr McFaul a couple days before Xmas when my 17 month old boy got most but not all of his front tooth knocked on a Sunday night and was bleeding profusely. I called several pediatric dentists (16) at 8pm on the emergency lines and only 1 called me back (Dr McFaul) at 11:45pm. I had managed to get my question answered by my dentist who calmed me down and asked us to bring our son by before we left to the airport the next day.

Unfortunately the dentist said there was part still inside and that we should see a pediatric dentist or oral surgeon he tried many but they were gone for Xmas break
Lera D.
Lera D.
Mar 26, 2013
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So during the first appointment Dr Mcfaul took 2 hours photographing/probing/measuring/xraying/tapping my mouth. I was skeptical of the exam - I just wanted a filling, not entrance past ellis island! Turned out the meticulous exam is what helps Dr Mcfaul do his thing like no one else - and I've had a lot of work done in my young life (root canals, crowns, fillings, etc). I'm very pain sensitive, but with Dr Mcfaul my 3 fillings were literally painless and took 30 minutes total! He is the best! And the front desk staff is the amazing too - always call to remind me of appointments and are
Lena T.
Lena T.
Jul 11, 2012
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I have never favored dental offices so I
Did not have high expectations for this one when I went in for my cleaning. I gotta say that the service that I got shocked my socks off.