You don't have a regular dentist here.
New to Hollister, or it's just been a while. Either way, you need a place to start — an exam, a cleaning, and an honest read on where things stand.
General Dentistry · Hollister, CA
The dentist for everything else too.
Exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, gum disease — the everyday dentistry that keeps a mouth healthy, done in the same Hollister office that handles the complex cases. One dentist, one chart, no stack of referrals to keep track of.
Who this is for
If any of this is you —
The most common reasons Hollister patients are looking for a general dentist right now.
You got bounced between offices before.
A filling here, a referral there, nobody with the full picture. We plan and do the routine work and the harder work in the same office, so one person actually knows your mouth.
It's been years, and you're dreading it.
No lecture about how long it's been. We start with where you are, tell you what we find, and build a plan — sedation options included if you need them.
You want one office for the whole family.
Cleanings, fillings, and checkups for everyone, scheduled together, at the same practice you already trust for the bigger stuff.
Why it's different here
A cavity doesn't need a second opinion from a stranger.
Most dental offices are built to refer you out the moment something's bigger than a routine cleaning — a crown, a root canal, a complicated extraction. You end up explaining your case to a new office, on a new schedule, with a new bill.
This practice was built the other way. The dentist who does your cleaning is the same one who'd handle a crown, a root canal, or an implant if it ever came to that — because it's all done here.
Coverage, plainly
What insurance actually pays for.
Most dental plans cover routine preventive care — cleanings, exams, and x-rays — at or near 100%. Basic restorative work like fillings and simple extractions typically runs 70 to 80% coverage. Major work — crowns, root canals, implants — usually lands around 50%, up to your plan's annual maximum.
Your specific plan varies, and we verify it before any treatment so you know exactly what you'll owe, not just what was quoted. See our financing and payment plans page for how we handle the rest.
What to expect
From first exam to ongoing care.
How a new patient moves through this practice.
New patient exam & imaging.
A full exam, digital x-rays, and a look at gum health — the baseline everything else gets planned from.
Cleaning & gum check.
A thorough cleaning, plus a check for early gum disease — bleeding, pocket depth, bone loss.
We tell you what we found.
Cavities, a cracked filling, early gum disease — whatever it is, explained plainly, with a written plan and cost before anything's scheduled.
Restorative work, if needed.
Fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions — done here, by the same team, on a schedule that fits your life.
Follow-up, if the case calls for it.
Some plans finish in one visit. Others — a crown, a course of gum treatment — need a second appointment. You'll always know which before you leave.
Recall scheduling.
We book your next cleaning before you walk out, so it doesn't become "it's been a while" again.
Frequently asked
General dentistry, answered.
The questions we hear most from new patients.
Are you accepting new patients in Hollister?
Yes — individuals and families. Call or schedule online and we'll get you in for an exam and cleaning, usually within the week.
How often should I get a cleaning and checkup?
Every six months for most patients — sooner if you have gum disease, are prone to cavities, or have ongoing restorative work. We'll tell you exactly what your mouth needs at your first visit rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Does insurance cover cleanings and exams?
Most plans cover routine preventive care — cleanings, exams, x-rays — at or near 100%. Basic restorative work like fillings and simple extractions typically runs 70–80% coverage, and major work like crowns or root canals around 50%, up to your annual maximum. We verify your specific plan before treatment.
What happens if a cavity needs a crown or root canal instead of a filling?
We tell you before we start, not after. Small cavities get a filling. Larger ones, or a tooth with cracked or worn-down structure, need a crown to protect it long-term. If decay has reached the nerve, a root canal comes first. All three are done in this office — no referral to a separate specialist.
Do you treat gum disease?
Yes. We check for it at every cleaning — bleeding, pocket depth, bone loss on x-rays. Early gum disease is treated with a deeper cleaning; more advanced cases get a coordinated plan, still in this office.
What if I'm anxious about going to the dentist?
Tell us when you book. We offer sedation options for patients who need it, and we explain every step before we do it — no surprises mid-procedure. A lot of our patients hadn't been to a dentist in years before their first visit here.
What if I have a toothache right now?
Call us — we hold same-day slots for dental emergencies. See our emergency dentistry page for what to do while you wait for your appointment.
The everyday visits
Most appointments here are just… routine.
"I hadn't been to a dentist in six years. Nobody made me feel bad about it — they just started fixing things."General dentistry patient · Hollister
Start with an exam and a cleaning.
New patients welcome. We'll check your teeth and gums, walk you through what we find, and build a plan — no pressure, no surprises.