When you visit our San Ramon periodontal & implantology office, your dental health is our top priority. Dr. Alice Tai and her entire team are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Dr. Tai welcomes patients from San Ramon, Danville, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek and the entire East Bay area.
Dr. Tai is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. This certification is only awarded to those periodontists who have made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of their specialty. Dr. Tai specializes in the treatment of gum disease, soft tissue reconstructive plastic surgery, and implantology.
Dr. Tai is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. This certification is only awarded to those periodontists who have made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of their specialty. Dr. Tai specializes in the treatment of gum disease, soft tissue reconstructive plastic surgery, and implantology.
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Our San Ramon periodontic & implantology practice is devoted to restoring your dental health using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures. Dr. Tai believes that periodontal health is the foundation to overall dental health. Dr. Tai is highly sought after by patients from San Ramon, Danville, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek and the entire East Bay area.
Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough exam which will include looking for any abnormalities that may have gone undetected prior to your referral to our office. A series of radiographs may also be taken. An explanation of our finding and a treatment plan will be devised and sequenced. Financial arrangements will be discussed at the first visit or a subsequent consultation.
Your first appointment will consist of a comprehensive examination. The term periodontal disease actually encompasses a number of diseases that affect the supporting tissues around the teeth.- the gums and bone. Most tooth loss in adults is caused by this destructive process. A complete examination and charting of your conditions will determine the extent to which the disease has progressed.
There are many reasons why the gums and jawbone may require corrective treatment, including periodontal disease, trauma and birth defects. Periodontal disease particularly, can greatly disfigure the natural appearance of the gums and teeth and give the smile an unaesthetic appearance. New "cosmetic surgery" procedures are now available in periodontics, which effectively correct cosmetic problems and restore natural beauty to the smile.
According to research conducted by the American Cancer society, more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. More than 7,000 of these cases result in the death of the patient. The good news is that oral cancer can easily be diagnosed with an annual oral cancer exam, and effectively treated when caught in its earliest stages.
Reviews (15)
Elizabeth Galipault
Nov 26, 2021
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The consultation seemed quite lovely but that day that I when surgery she was very intense in a hurry Ivery aggressive in my mouth didn’t understand pain management at all just wanted to keep going as I’m jumping out of the chair when I went back for my follow up I was in major pain and I believe I had an infection she passed it off as not possible she does not hear me. Ishe didn’t even know I had a root canal in that tooth so that means she didn’t take any x-rays to make sure she knew what she was looking at. she believes in dark ages Advil and Tylenol FDA epidemic so therefore she bypassed
Phani Kiran
May 22, 2021
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Diana D.
Apr 05, 2021
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N. R.
Oct 17, 2020
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Cece B.
Jan 03, 2020
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I recently had a gingivectomy and Tori reduction of my upper and lower gums by Dr. Tai. I wish I could give her 10 stars because I absolutely love the work she did. She is thorough, caring, and extremely talented. I've wanted to get this procedure done for years and I am beyond happy that I was recommended to go to her. My smile is gorgeous!
Linda F.
Dec 11, 2019
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E. A.
Aug 19, 2019
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Dr. Tai is an excellent periodontist! She takes the time to explain the procedure, answer questions, and her work is exceptional. Never fun to have gum grafts, but under her care she made the experience comfortable. She even called hours after the procedure to check in. Highly recommend Dr. Tai and her staff.
Mystery S.
Dec 10, 2018
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Update after receiving a lengthy email from the surgeon in response to my honest yelp review..just to clarify, there were several treatment plans discussed. One involved all the work I had done as mentioned in my original review. One opinion was to hire an anesthesiologist ( $$$$) and complete all the work in a 6 or 7 hour procedure. I chose to go with not being put under an not have my family pay the additional cost of the anesthesiologist.
Either course i went, it would have been followed by 5 implants. And yes, the estimate was 30k. This work was done in march. Since then i have been with a
Either course i went, it would have been followed by 5 implants. And yes, the estimate was 30k. This work was done in march. Since then i have been with a
David A.
Dec 09, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr Tai for over 20 years. During this time I have had several Periodontal procedures including gum surgery and implants. I have always been very impressed with her professionalism and "chairside" manner. I feel the same way about Dr. Tai's office staff. I enthusiastically give Dr. Tai my highest recommendation.
Kendra Anderson
Oct 14, 2017
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Julie S.
Sep 26, 2017
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Linda X.
Jul 25, 2017
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The greediest doctor I have ever met! If there were zero star, I would definitely choose it! She keeps sending you bills after claiming thousand of dollars from insurance company just for a small periodontal treatment which didn't work at all! I was cured well by other dentist at low insurance claim amount and no charge from my pocket! If Dr. Alice Tai thinks she can get more profit from the deal, she will chase you and knock you down to the end of the world! Stay away from this greedy doctor! There are a lot of other good dentists with great skill and great ethics!
Sarah W.
Dec 14, 2015
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I had periodontics surgery in Dr. Tai's office about two years ago. My gum in one area had deep pocket and it smelled bad no matter how thoroughly I tried to brush my teeth. The surgery went so well, two years later my gum is very healthy, and the bad smell is gone. Dr. Tai is compassionate, gentle, yet very skillful. Lisa and Anna in the front office are also very friendly and caring.
Recently I recommended my husband to Dr. Tai for similar surgery like mine. The surgery was so successful, he did not experience much pain after the surgery. We were expecting major pain and swelling because
Recently I recommended my husband to Dr. Tai for similar surgery like mine. The surgery was so successful, he did not experience much pain after the surgery. We were expecting major pain and swelling because
I. D.
Jul 27, 2012
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Bob W.
Feb 29, 2012
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I found Dr. Tai's performance concerning my surgery to be exceptional.
I did experience problems with the office's insurance representative concerning what the insurance would pay.
Sept 19, 2014: After 7 months, I received a new billing invoice from a staff member containing finance charges at 15%. I was concerned about the new charges, and why I would receive it 7 months later.
I did experience problems with the office's insurance representative concerning what the insurance would pay.
Sept 19, 2014: After 7 months, I received a new billing invoice from a staff member containing finance charges at 15%. I was concerned about the new charges, and why I would receive it 7 months later.
