Twenty nine of those 30 listings are general dentistry, with one endodontic listing and one general dental clinic. That makes this an almost purely general practice neighborhood, which shapes everything about how you should approach it.
What is listed in Inner Richmond
Geary Blvd has the main concentration, with 15 listings between the two spellings recorded in the registry. Fulton St has six, Clement St has three and 7th Ave has two, with the remainder spread thinly.
All 30 listings sit in ZIP code 94118. San Francisco has dental listings in almost every neighborhood, so the ZIP code is a quick way to confirm which side of the Richmond you are looking at.
Twenty four of the 30 are registered as individual practitioners and six as organizations, so solo dentists dominate. Twenty one have been registered since before 2010, and the oldest registration in the neighborhood dates to 2006. For a list this small, that is a settled group of practices.
- 30 practices listed, out of 1,886 in San Francisco
- 29 general dentistry listings
- 15 on Geary Blvd, 6 on Fulton St
- All in ZIP code 94118
How to choose between them
Almost every listing here does the same kind of work, so the choice is about the practice rather than the specialty. Ask whether they are taking new patients, how soon they can see one, what their approach is to preventive care, and how they handle a patient who calls in pain.
With 24 of the 30 registered as individual practitioners, most of these are small practices where you will see the same dentist each time. That is worth seeking out if you want a long relationship with one clinician, and it also means personal recommendations carry more weight than usual.
Because specialist cover is almost non existent here, ask early what a practice does in house. Some general dentists carry out root canals, simple extractions and implant restorations themselves. Others refer everything out. Knowing which you are dealing with will save you journeys later.
If you need something Inner Richmond does not have
Five specialties have no listing in the neighborhood: orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. All are found elsewhere in San Francisco, around 1.7 miles away, where the city lists 86 orthodontic, 79 pediatric, 82 periodontic, 64 oral surgery and 57 prosthodontic practices.
Those are big numbers, so choice is not the issue. It simply means any specialist care, including a child's first orthodontic visit, will involve a trip out of the neighborhood.
For more general dentists close by, Richmond District has 37 listings at 0.6 miles, Presidio Heights has 29 at 0.9 miles, Laurel Heights has 27 at 0.9 miles, Seacliff has 20 at 1.1 miles, Presidio Terrace has 10 at 0.4 miles and Jordan Park has six at 0.7 miles.
Insurance and what things cost
Our registry holds names, addresses and registration details. It does not hold fees, opening hours or which insurance plans a practice accepts, and none of the 30 Inner Richmond listings has published hours or a website through us.
Confirm network status with your insurer before booking. In network means the practice bills against an agreed fee schedule. Out of network care may still attract partial coverage, but the practice sets its own fees and the balance is typically yours to pay.
For any treatment beyond an exam and cleaning, ask for a written estimate with procedure codes, the fee and the expected plan payment. This matters more when specialist work is referred out, because the specialist's fees are separate from your dentist's and may fall under different coverage.
If it is urgent
Twenty nine general dentists is a reasonable number to work through if you need care today. Call in the morning, ask directly for an emergency appointment, and try the Geary Blvd practices first since they are the largest cluster.
Some symptoms need an emergency room rather than a dentist. Go to hospital if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, if breathing or swallowing is becoming difficult, if you have a fever with facial swelling, or if bleeding will not stop.
If nobody locally can help, search by distance at dentist directory. Richmond District is 0.6 miles away with 37 more listings, and the rest of the city is within a short journey.
Questions patients ask
How many dentists are listed in Inner Richmond?
Thirty dental practices are listed in the neighborhood, all within ZIP code 94118. Twenty nine of them are general dentistry listings, with one endodontic listing and one general dental clinic. Fifteen are on Geary Blvd, six on Fulton St, three on Clement St and two on 7th Ave.
Is there an orthodontist in Inner Richmond?
No. Orthodontics has no listing in the neighborhood, and neither do pediatric dentistry, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery or prosthodontics. All of them are available elsewhere in San Francisco, about 1.7 miles away, where the city lists 86 orthodontic and 79 pediatric practices among others.
Which neighborhoods near Inner Richmond have more dentists?
Richmond District has 37 listed practices 0.6 miles away, the largest nearby total. Presidio Heights has 29 and Laurel Heights has 27, both 0.9 miles away, and Seacliff has 20 at 1.1 miles. Presidio Terrace has 10 just 0.4 miles away and Jordan Park has six at 0.7 miles.