Maria Esperanza Labao, DDS

I’ve been seeing Dr. Labao for about 5 years now. Her staff is great and she herself is a sweetheart. She doesn’t try to sell me services that I don’t need and is pretty honest too. The pricing has always been fair and if you don’t have insurance you can work something out with her. I’ve never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my appointment to begin like most places do.
She is open on saturdays which has been a HUGE help. My whole family sees her (stepdad, mom and sister).
I’m sorry she doesn’t have many reviews.

I’ve been going to Dr. Labao for over 10 years. She is the most caring and professional dentist that I’ve ever met! She makes sure that you are comfortable and always goes the extra mile to accommodate emergencies or when life gets in the way of my appointments. You will not regret going got her! The one star review below seems suspect. She’s not even a patient and just hears through the wall? and then calls the cops? sounds like someone forgot to take their crazy pills.

I can’t say enough good things Dr. Labou. She is an excellent dentist and takes should good care of me and my kids. She had always squeezed me in the same day when I’ve had emergencies which I’m very appreciative of. She also excellent with the kids and I now have no need for a different pediatric dentist. They are very much at ease in her care. I would highly recommend Dr. Labao.

Dr Labao is honest and a true professional. I’ve had my fair share of experiences with shady dentists so I know what the warning signs are. This office is well-​run and Dr. Labao is thorough and sensitive to your needs. She follows-​up when she should and shows genuine concern. Stellar Dentist!

When you walk into her office, you are greeted at the front desk by receptionists that actually seem happy to see you. Her waiting room is stocked with books and magazines that will keep you occupied until she comes out and brings you to your chair. She actually talks to you, making you feel like a person, not just a patient. As you are getting your cleaning, she will communicate with you, and make sure that you are comfortable at all times. After all is said and done, she will send you home with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
Dr. Labao is everything you want in a dentist — she’s definitely everything I need in one!

I went to Dr. Labao because i was having trouble switching to a dentist that i can trust who is professional, friendly, and has a clean dental office in SF that is listed under my dental insurance provider … i was giving up until my coworker recommend me to his dentist, Dr. Labao. I was desperate to try out for any good recommendation. I am happy to say that I am not disappointed.
My first impression of the dental office is that it’s clean and inviting. Friendly staff at the reception. Dr. Labao is super professional and kind during the examination. In the end, i found out that she is not list in my insurance provider, but i decided to change my dental insurance to direct pay for 20% and insurance covers the rest because she is one dentist that makes me feel nervous or feel bad that i didn’t floss enough. It’s worth it.
I didn’t go to Gentle Dental for the past year because of the lack of service and the attitude problems that i have to deal some receptionist there…
Goodbye Gentle Dental, Hello Dr Labao!
Updated: On 1÷29÷08, i went back for my deep cleaning and filling for one of my tooth. I have to say, i was super nervous about having a deep cleaning done again, b/​c the last time i did it was at gentle dental in SF. and i was this close of crying, it literally hurts! but i was surprised that Dr. Labao made this experience as gentle as possible. It did stings when she inject the needle in… but overall, she was checking up if i have any discomfort throughout the hour i was there. She is super nice. Even when she was done, she told me that i might be dizzy for lying down for so long and to take my time before getting up to rinse. I am starting to like this dentist a lot. So relieve to find a dentist i can trust. =P