David Young, DDS, MS

I have only lived in San Carlos for a few years and when I first moved here I was looking for a orthodontist that could make me a retainer. I had braces as a young teenager and wasn’t very great at wearing my retainer. Now that I’m in my 20s I was noticing my teeth shifting. By this age I actually care and want to have the perfect teeth that I had when my first set of braces were taken off. I say this to say, I ended up going with an Invisalign because my insurance paid a large percent and I though why not! I will be honest in that now that I’ve had them a little over a year I’m ready for them to be off, but know that my end result will be well worth the time. Dr. Young is fantastic and always helpful. He explains the changes he notices and also the changes he wants to see. He uses his computer to visually show what my Invisalign change will look like in 5 trays, etc. I think that’s pretty neat! His staff is well trained and are always kind as well. His office is very kid friendly, but I as an adult don’t get the vibe that I don’t belong. It’s extremely clean and welcoming. They have water, juices, and freshly baked cookies available for their patients which is another plus. If your looking for a well educated orthodontist and staff this is the place for you! I’m a tuff critic, believe me. I’ve got friends that are in this field that live out of state and I’ve shared with them my experience here and even they are impressed!

He is amazing! His staff is just as great. My son loves to go with his sister to the dentist because of the game systems there. I called about my daughters retainer problem and he fit me in the next day. They always work with my schedule and are very nice!

I love dr. david young and his staff, specially chay (I hope I spell it right) she is wonderful, funny and helpful.

I am actually quite astonished to read a less than stellar review. As someone finishing ortho treatment for the second time in life and observing my daughter go through ortho treatment down in Southern California, absolutely nothing about Dr Youngs office would lead me to write anything less than an outstanding review. Yes it is very kid friendly… But 90 percent of orthodontic patients I would imagine are kids… Nothing about kid friendly rubbed me the wrong way at all. I thought the entire office and staff were warm, exceptionally friendly and thorough.
Nothing but A+ all around from me and I’m a serious critic.

I personally love this orthodontics, easy to get to, good service and there is a new girl names Shay who is going to be replacing Mary’s spot, Shay is young, smily, and easy to talk to

I have two children who have had orthodontia with Dr. Young, one of whom has a very complicated problem, meaning that we will be seeing Dr. Young for quite a while. Dr. Young has maintained close contact with our family dentist so that everyone is in the loop on her treatment plan. One of my girls has had quite a few wire breaks and other «emergeny» issues, and we were always seen immediately to correct the problem — even on the weekend. Both girls actually enjoyed going to their appointments because Dr. Young and all the staff are friendly. They also have games and contests in the office to increase the «fun factor». When my older daughter got her braces off, she received a gift basket with foods that she hadn’t been able to eat in the last year and a half — very cute. Dr. Young is also a community booster, supporting youth soccer, softball, and the Treasure Hunt. As for Mary, I find her pleasant, knowledgable, and very willing to work with us on sorting out insurance and billing issues. I don’t know what the people above are talking about. I would highly recommend this practice to any of my friends needing a reference for orthodontia.

We decided to give Dr. Young’s office a try because so many of our friends’ children come here. So far I’m very impressed with Dr. Young’s professionalism and his staff have been great. So far we had couple of brackets and rubber bands replaced quickly and efficiently. As for Mary, if you don’t let her gruffness bother you, she’s fine to deal with.

Very Nice Clinic was my first impression when I took my daughter there, and she
was very happy with Dr david Young, fast and right to the point. Thank you

I LOVE DR. YOUNG. TOM CRUISE IS COOL.
But Mary can be kinda mean.
she’s condescending.
and she dosnt want me to eat.
but that is my only complaint.
I like their music.

Dr. David Young is the best! He is very gentle, kind, and fun. This is a great place to get braces, especially for children. They have state of the art everything! The service I received from the whole staff was great. The only negative feedback I have is that — perhaps it was because of my age as I was in my late 20’s — I was told in my initial consultation that in two years I would be done with my braces. Four years later I am finally in the final stages of my orthodontic treatment. It’s also a bit pricey. Overall, I enjoyed my orthodontic experience very much so. If you have insurance (or are wealthy: D), this is the place for you and/​or your child (ren). :)

I originally came to Dr. Young’s office in the spring of 2007. After a thorough consultation, he and I decided the best method for correcting my crowded bottom teeth was Invisalign. Six months and 15 appointments later, I was sporting a new perfect set of teeth (he made some slight adjustments to the top teeth as well)!
Since I finished that fall, I have had periodic appointments to monitor my teeth for movement. Everything has worked out perfectly. In one instance when I broke my retainer (my fault), he had a new one for me within 24 hours (free of charge). In another instance, I dropped in his office unannounced after the cement on my permanent retainer had dislodged and he repaired it right away (no charge again)!
I can’t emphasize enough how professional, courteous, and friendly the entire staff is. I always was treated with the utmost respect and was always in and out of there quickly. I can’t speak for the person who gave two stars, but I can say that in my experience with Mary, she is one of the most pleasant people I have experienced in any doctors office.
I highly recommend Young Orthodontics for anyone looking for a new great smile!

I found the contact at this office, Mary, difficult to communicate with. She can be condescending and presumptuous at times, often interrupting me or talking over me. Since she seems to be the main point of contact for new patients, she’s the one who discusses the financial aspects of a treatment.
After comparing notes with some friends, it really seemed I was given a very high quote for my treatment. When I called to ask why, and if there were ways to make it less expensive, I was met with a barrage of defensive, non-​specific, and borderline-​insulting responses to my concerns. She actually said at one point, «Oh, your treatment is only $x.», meaning that it’s not enough to complain about. I found that quite rude.
I was referred to this orthodontist by my dentist, whom I trust. I have heard from my friends that their kids like the place because they have games, treats, and computers. That’s all well and fine — but I’d be far more impressed with a polite and professional staff, and good pricing. Especially in these economic times, a smarter business practice would be to appear sympathetic to your clients’ concerns about pricing, and at least try to be respectful (even if you can’t accomodate them).
End result: I didn’t feel well treated, and I have asked my dentist for a referral to another orthodontist. I am hoping to avoid having my treatment done by Dr. Young’s office.

We were introduced to Dr. Young at Young Orthodontics through our dentist for our 9 year old son that had a pretty good under-​bite! Dr Young and his staff are super friendly, professional and comforting. My son was very nervous about getting braces and between Dr. Young and the staff they worked with my son’s sensitivity beautifully and saw him through the process of braces and now retainers. Our son would tell you directly that Dr. Young is a 5 star Orthodontist and going to his office for an appointment is really FUN! Thank you Young Orthodontics for your patience, professionalism and kindness. We definitely are spreading the GREAT News about the services you provide!