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Markle
Welcome to the Cosmetic Dentistry practice of Dr. George Markle one of the few Award Winning Top
Cosmetic Dentist in San Francisco. For over three decades, Dr. Markle and his expert staff of Dental
Assistants and Dental Hygienists have been proudly serving the San Francisco community. Dr. George
Markle and his team specialize in high tech cosmetic dental services. By keeping up with the newest
forms of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Markle is able to provide an extensive amount of cosmetic and
specialty dental services to his patients. From veneers to bridges, as well as Invisalgin products and
porcelain crowns, Dr. Markle and his group of Dental Professionals take pride in offering each and
every patient the best Dental experience possible. Your Dental visit should feel like a treat, not a chore.
Dr. George Markle even offers high end sleep sedation dental services. Making your trip to the Dentist
feel more like a day at the spa!

We feel there is only one way to practice dentistry: with concern,

clear communication and clinical excellence.

Luxury Cosmetic Dental

We believe that there is only one way to practice Dentistry. With expert insight, utilizing the newest
technologies available which in turn provide the least amount of discomfort to a patient. Cosmetic
Dentistry is designed to make you feel amazing, inside and out. Our goal is to make each and every
dental visit a retreat. You will look forward to your dental visit with Dr. Markle and his staff!

2016 Top Cosmetic Dentistry

We have all been there... the dreaded day of going to the dentist. But just like computers, televisions,
and cell phones, technology changes. And, with each new advancement, new products provide a better
user experience. Technology is supposed to make our tasks easier, more pleasurable. So why hasn't that
happened with dental practices? It has NOW! Dr. Markle and his staff are on the cutting edge of
technological advances within the medical practice of Cosmetic Dentistry! Nitrous-Oxide sedation,
stereo headphones, luxury style dental chairs, and television screens, allow a patient to deeply relax and
to enjoy their dental procedures. Turning your visit into a day at the spa!

Invisalgin Master and Top Cosmetic Dentist

Looking for an extreme makeover? Dying to touch up a few cosmetic issues? Looking to impress those
around you? A smile is worth a thousand words... and then some! Dr. Markle and his staff have been
practicing Cosmetic Dentistry for over 30 years! They are experts in the areas of implants, bridges,tooth
colored fillings, veneers, whitening, Invisalign Braces, porcelain crowns, and sleep sedation dental
services! Come enjoy a spa day! Relax and kick back while we turn your frown, upside down!

Meet The Team

Dr. Markle

Dr. George K. Markle attended the University of Southern California as an undergraduate, then studied
at the University of Pacific Dental School where he received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery). He
began practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in San Francisco in 1978. Dr. Markle's professional
memberships include:
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
International Association of Orthodontics and Orthopedics
American Dental Association

California Dental Association/ San Francisco Dental Society

International Congress of Oral Implantologists
The American Orthodontic Society
Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Dentistry
Metropolitan Life Dental Advisory Council
He has gained a national reputation speaking before professional groups on topics ranging from
cosmetic dentistry to "heroic" dental rehabilitation. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Markle is a
visible - and audible - advocate for dental common sense. He is a regular guest on local health-oriented
radio
"talk"
shows.
When he's away from the office, Dr. Markle enjoys the company of family and friends, traveling, hiking,
skiing, running and the opportunity to explore all that the local cultures and geography has to offer.

Afsaneh- Office Manager

Afsaneh has been in the dental field for 20 years. Along with her B.S degree in Management and
experience as a dental assistant and office manager, she has a very special way of making our dental
office flow smoothly. She lives in SF, is married and has two children. She is very skilled at all phases
of dental insurance and financial arrangements thereby making dental treatment affordable to all of our
patients.

Catrina- RDH-Extended Function Dental Hygienist

Catrina has been in the dental field for 22 years and continues to pursue excellence in her practice of
dental hygiene. She has attended many continuing education programs, along with the rest of the staff,
in a wide range of topics such as Anesthesia, Sedation, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Radiology.

Leslie- Receptionist & RDA

Leslie has been in dentistry since 1979. She started as an RDA, Registered Dental Assistant, and is a
native San Franciscan. Her wonderful smile and cheerful ways will be the first to greet you whether
its on the phone, by email or in person when you walk in our office.

Abbey- RDA-Dental Assistant

Abbey has been in dentistry for many years as well. Her friendly smile and caring attitude is a
welcoming gift to our office. Her goal is to ensure the highest quality industry standards in patient
safety, sterilization and infection control. She assists in surgery with Dr.Markle regularly. She is
trained in all phases of dentistry. Abbys warm and caring attitude toward our patients is very
comforting to all.

Tina- RDA-Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Tina has been assisting patients and Dr.Markle for 19 years and loves her work. A patient recently said
that:
Tina greeted me like a brother she hadn't seen in 5 years. I was nervous, and it was so reassuring. She
always has that warm genuine smile, and something friendly to say.

Our Practice
Our office provides a full range of general and cosmetic dental treatment. Some of our services include:
Restorative Dentistry (white fillings, porcelain crowns and bridges)
Cosmetic Dentistry (bonding, porcelain veneers, laser bleaching, cosmetic tooth manicuring, Smile
Makeovers
Orthodontics ( Invisalign and porcelain braces)
Implants (Single tooth or full mouth implants)
Sleep Sedation Dentistry (Nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation)
Oral Surgery (Wisdom teeth and extractions)
Periodontics (Gum treatments, gum lifts, plastic surgery of the gums)
Preventive Dentistry (Regular checkups, cleanings and oral hygiene measures)
Endodontics

(Root

canals

and

tooth

rebuilding)

Preventive dentistry is our goal for every patient. It involves the daily care, good nutrition, and periodic
checkups and cleanings that maintain good dental health already achieved.
Restorative dentistry is basic repair of the mouth. We mend broken or leaking fillings, build crowns and
bridges, place and maintain implants, fit partial and full dentures, realign your bite. Where necessary,
gum disease is treated, or root canal therapy recommended.
The prevailing belief behind restorative dentistry is a simple one: you keep all your teeth for all your
life.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry has come of age with new high-tech procedures that make a beautiful smile
accessible to everyone. Dental technology, balanced with an eye for esthetics, can bring dramatic
results: mend a chip here, lighten a discoloration there, close up gaps these procedures are, for the
most part, conservative and comfortable.

We'll be happy to explain our cosmetic services to you. We happen to think everyone deserves the
best of all possible smiles.

Our Equipment

We're proud of our investment in the latest dental technology, especially as it contributes to our
patients' well-being. We've installed digital x-ray units and computers with patient monitors in each
treatment room. This latest technology allows us to reduce x-ray exposure and still give us the
maximum diagnostic capabilities. And our intra-oral camera allows you to see, better than ever, the
state of your own dental health so you can better understand your needs.

Our Safety

Our commitment to your health involves more than quality dentistry. In light of today's heightened
awareness, we've established a sterilization program designed to ensure the safety of both patients and
staff. You'll probably notice our masks and gloves, but there's more to it than that. Every procedure
requires all instruments to be pre-sterilized and disposed of when completed. We're proud to insist on
the highest safety protocols.

Dental Insurance

We have prepared this section to help you better understand the complexities of dental insurance; we
realize how confusing it can be. To begin we would like to highlight a misconception- dental
insurance was not designed to pay for all dental care. Most contracts have limits and/or various
degrees of co-payment.
All levels of payment by insurance companies, including allowed fees, usual and customary, are
governed by the premiums paid. They have nothing to do with the actual charges. Our fees are based
upon a combination of our costs, our time, and our constant dedication to supplying our patients with

the highest quality dental care. The treatment recommended by our office is never based on what your
insurance company will pay; your treatment should not be governed by your insurance contract.
However, it should be understood, that the dental insurance contract is between the insurance
company and the patient, whom bears the ultimate financial responsibility.

Our Optional Payment Plan

We are pleased to offer Dental Fee Plan (DFP) and Care Credit for our patients. These are convenient,
no down payment, low monthly payment plans for dental treatments of any cost. Offering these plans
allows us to make the smile you've always wanted more affordable.

Patient Education

To aid our patients in their dental education we have embedded a few video links on dental topics.
Detailed narratives can also be found under FAQ's tab.
Patient Education Links
Bonding
Single Implant Procedure
All-Porcelain Bridges
The Goal of Esthetic Dentistry
Resin Filling Restoration Procedure
Veneers
Invisalign Adult Procedure
Diagnosing Wisdom Teeth
Oral Conscious Sedation Procedure
All-Porcelain Crowns

Frequently Asked Questions

Bonding

Dental bonding is a dental procedure in which a dentist applies a tooth-colored resin material (a
durable plastic material) and hardens it with a special light. This ultimately "bonds" the material to the
tooth and improves the overall appearance of teeth

Cosmetic Recontouring

Cosmetic Dental Recontouring is a process used to correct minor chips and wear in teeth. It can also
be used to improve a patient's dental health by removing crevices or overlaps wherein plaque or tartar
has accumulated.

Implants

Implants are simply metal posts with a false tooth on top. They are integrated into a patient's jawbone
fusing together with the bone over time to form a strong, long-lasting replacement tooth.

Bridges

Dental Bridges are used to span, or bridge a gap (missing teeth) between healthy teeth. The bridge is
attached to the living, health teeth and fills the missing tooth space.

Tooth Colored Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings are made from durable plastics called composite resins. Similar in color and
texture to natural teeth, the fillings are less noticeable, and much more attractive, than other types of
fillings.

Veneering

Veneers are a very thin outer shell of ceramic, or a poly-ceramic material placed on the tooth surface.
Veneers are a conservative application of cosmetic dentistry where reducing or reshaping the natural
tooth's structure is minimal. Veneers can however result in a very positive improvement to a person's
smile.

Whitening (Bleaching)

Whitening of the teeth is performed for patients who desire a brighter smile. Tooth whitening can be
performed to reduce discoloration and staining, or simply to provide the patient with whiter, brighter
teeth.

Invisalign Braces

Having a confident smile can change everything. And Invisalign makes the decision easy, because
you can get a great and healthy smile without most people even noticing you're going through
treatment.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, also referred to as the "third molars", are as important as other teeth, but more prone to
problems during their eruption (breaking through the gum tissue). Since wisdom teeth are the last to
erupt usually between the ages of 17 and 21 there often is little room left in the mouth.

Sleep Sedation

Sedation dentistry treatments should be performed under the guidance of a dentist and staff
specifically trained in sedation procedures. In the case of oral conscious sedation, for example, such
training typically involves between 18 and 25 hours of education.

All-Porcelain Crown

During the last decade, the term smile design has gradually become commonly used in the ever
more popular field of esthetic dentistry. But what does smile design actually mean?

Contact Us
Were easy to find

We are located at 450 Sutter, in Suite 1919. Convenient parking is available in the 450 Sutter Building
garage or nearby at the Stockton/Sutter garage. If you would like to schedule an appointment, e-mail
us at drmarkle@drmarkle.com or call us at 415-781-4725.

Address
450 Sutter Building Suite 1919 San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel. (415) 781-4725
Fax. (415) 986-7391

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http://www.drmarkle.com/