Professional Cleanings, Exams, and X-rays![]() Professional cleanings performed by a licensed dentist or hygienist are just as important to your dental health as daily brushing and flossing. Using specialized tools and training, your hygienist at Portola Smiles will remove:
Some patients will require a deep cleaning due to gum disease and past periodontal treatments. Dr. Arielle Liberman will review your past dental history and identify any issues you may need treatment for. ExaminationsRegular examinations, by Dr. Arielle Liberman, help detect and prevent health issues before they become serious. Consistent dental check-ups help catch problems when they are small and easier to treat. Left unattended, small treatable problems become worse and may require more extensive, expensive procedures to repair. Dental examinations generally include the following:
Regular examinations by Dr. Arielle Liberman are very important for your health. Remember, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." –Benjamin Franklin X-rays (Radiographs)Dental x-rays are a primary tool for early identification of dental problems. Your San Francisco dentist can detect issues with x-rays before they become problems, saving you money in the long run by preventing the need for more expensive procedures or surgeries. X-rays are primarily used to detect internal tooth decay, cysts (fluid filled sacks at the base of your teeth), tumors, impacted teeth, and teeth that are still erupting. |
Dr. Arielle LibermanDr. Liberman is a highly skilled dentist with over a decade of clinical experience in the Bay Area.Her training includes a year long residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the University of California San Francisco following her graduation from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Liberman has experience treating the dental needs of an entire family, from young children to seniors. She and her staff are committed to caring for each patient with the highest professional standards in an environment of gentle and personalized care. |
![]() I've been coming here for half a year now, Arielle and her team are always so friendly and thorough. They answer all of my questions and are very great at working with my schedule. And of course they do great work on my teeth. ~Andy H. ![]() |
Our office is located at 2497 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA in the Portola District, near the Silver Avenue exit of 101.We serve our neighbors in Bernal Heights, Mission Terrace, Visitation Valley, Excelsior, and the Bayview District, and all over San Francisco and the Bay Area. We are proud of our beautifully updated treatment rooms and state-of-the-art technology in the Bay Area. ![]() |
![]() Arielle Liberman DMD
FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 2497 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134 (415) 468-3756 ![]() |