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26 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted San Jose Dentist for Cosmetic & Family Dental Care
Pauline Lu, D.D.S has dedicated over 25 years to providing exceptional cosmetic and general dentistry services to families across San Jose, Cupertino, Saratoga, Santa Clara, and the broader Bay Area. Our practice combines advanced dental technology with a patient-centered approach, offering comprehensive care including dental implants, Invisalign, porcelain veneers, TMJ treatment, and family dentistry. Dr. Lu's expertise, supported by certifications in Dental Laser and Invisalign, ensures precise, comfortable treatments tailored to individual needs.Our commitment to continuing education and community service reflects our mission to prioritize patient well-being while maintaining the highest standards of care. With fluency in Mandarin and a focus on transparency, we create a welcoming environment where patients of all ages receive personalized attention and achieve lasting oral health.
Services
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Cosmetic Dentistry
Family Dentistry
Snore Guards
TMJ Treatment
Porcelain Veneers
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of expertise in cosmetic and general dentistry
- Advanced technology including 3D digital scanning and laser dentistry
- Personalized, patient-centered treatment plans
- Community-focused practice with charitable outreach
- Fluent in Mandarin for enhanced patient communication
What people say
Gentle and comfortable care
Advanced equipment
Excellent follow-through
No unnecessary treatments
Child-friendly environment
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth through surgically placed titanium posts that fuse with jawbone tissue. Our process includes 3-6 months of osseointegration healing with temporary crowns, followed by custom abutment placement and final restoration. Patients benefit from improved chewing function, facial structure preservation, and natural-looking aesthetics that last decades with proper care.
Invisalign
Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to gradually straighten teeth without traditional braces. Custom 3D-scanned trays apply controlled force to correct mild-to-moderate spacing, crowding, and bite issues. Patients appreciate the removable design for eating and cleaning, with treatment typically requiring 12-18 months of biweekly aligner changes and regular progress checkups.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin ceramic shells bond to tooth fronts to correct stains, chips, and misalignment. The two-visit process involves minimal enamel removal, digital smile design, and lab-fabricated restorations that last 15-20 years. Patients achieve durable, stain-resistant smiles without extensive orthodontic treatment while maintaining natural tooth sensation.
TMJ Treatment
Custom night guards address temporomandibular joint disorders by repositioning jaws during sleep. Our approach combines symptom diagnosis with oral appliance therapy to alleviate headaches, jaw pain, and teeth grinding. Patients receive behavioral guidance to reduce clenching while preserving dental structures through personalized acrylic splint therapy.
Family Dentistry
Comprehensive dental services cater to all ages with preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments. Our practice emphasizes early childhood education, routine cleanings, and conservative cavity management using modern techniques. Patients benefit from coordinated care plans addressing developmental needs, with same-day emergency appointments available for urgent dental trauma.
People
Dr. Pauline Lu
Dentist
Dr. Lu earned her DDS from UCSF after studying dentistry and music at the University of Hawaii. With 25+ years of experience, she specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry while volunteering for underserved communities. Her postgraduate training includes Invisalign, dental lasers, and conscious sedation techniques.
Questions
What dental services does Dr. Lu specialize in?
Dr. Lu specializes in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, porcelain veneers, TMJ treatment, and family dentistry using advanced 3D scanning technology.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency appointments for urgent issues like chipped teeth, tooth pain, and dental trauma with immediate care prioritization.
What technology improves treatment accuracy?
We use 3D digital scanners, intraoral cameras, and digital X-rays for precise diagnostics and treatment planning while minimizing radiation exposure.
Are payment plans available?
We accept major insurance plans with pre-treatment estimates and offer flexible payment options through major dental financing providers for extensive treatments.
How do you accommodate anxious patients?
Our practice offers conscious sedation options and gentle techniques while providing thorough explanations to ensure comfortable experiences for nervous individuals.
What makes your family dentistry unique?
We coordinate multi-generational care plans with child-friendly approaches, early orthodontic evaluations, and preventive programs tailored to each family member's needs.
Reviews (3)
Sean C.
Feb 10, 2026
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Dr. Lu has been my dentist for more than 12 years, and I've been really happy with my care. I would strongly recommend her to friends and family.
Ryan B.
Jan 16, 2026
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Dr. Lu is extremely flexible with scheduling and caring for her patients. She recommended effective treatments and is very helpful with answering any questions and getting your smile better than it was before. Overall very happy with the end result!
Elly W.
Jul 24, 2024
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Dr. Lu is an amazing, caring, and detail oriented dentist, and she has been my family's dentist office for several years. Her office is nice and clean as well, with a nice ambience and very kind receptionists. She did my invisalign and subsequently my veneers, which was overall a great experience. She was incredibly thorough and transparent with the process beforehand, consistent with checking up while I had them, and I couldn't be more happy with the results now! Overall, my experience is that she takes great care of her patients and I couldn't recommend her enough!
