Gentle Dentistry That Gives You Reasons to Smile.
For over 30 years, Dr. Nigel Suarez and the Soma Dental team have delivered careful, pain-free care — from routine cleanings to implant restorations and Invisalign.
Welcome to Our Dental Office & Clinic in San Francisco!
SOMA DENTAL is among the most relaxing dental clinic in San Francisco for superior dental care. Located at the heart of the city, a block away from Market on South Van Ness Avenue, our facility offers the latest technology and skilled service in a calm and friendly environment.
With over 25 years of experience practicing in the Bay Area, Dr. Suarez's success is based on his devotion to excellent and painless dental care; and the personal attention he gives to his patients has made him the best dentist near you in San Francisco.
SOMA DENTAL, our dental office in San Francisco offers the latest in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics including Invisalign and traditional braces, and Rembrandt one-hour in office teeth whitening. Our dental laboratories guarantee the highest quality of crowns, veneers, and dentures for the best esthetic results.
Dr. Suarez and his staff are dedicated to make your experience at SOMA DENTAL pleasant and comfortable; and provide you with the very best dental care. We encourage you to email, call us at (415) 558-9800, or stop by our dental office & clinic in San Francisco at 148 South Van Ness Ave. so we can answer any questions you may have.
Complete care for every smile, under one roof.
We explain every option clearly, without bias, so you can make the right decision for your health and your budget.
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and preventive care for the whole family.
Learn more →Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays that repair damaged teeth and restore full function.
Learn more →Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, laminates and bonding designed to look natural and last.
Learn more →Dental Implant Restorations
Natural-looking crowns, bridges and dentures attached to implants to replace missing teeth.
Learn more →Invisalign
Straighten your teeth discreetly with clear, removable aligners.
Learn more →TMJ Treatment
Relief from jaw pain, clicking and tension headaches.
Learn more →Real patients. Real results.
Before-and-after results from Soma Dental patients. Tap any smile to see it up close.
Individual results vary.
Dr. Nigel Suarez, DDS
Dr. Suarez graduated with honors from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry in 1993 and established his practice in San Francisco shortly thereafter. With over 30 years of experience, he offers advanced care across many facets of dentistry, continually updating his expertise through advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dental implantology, and restorative dentistry.
His clinical excellence and exceptional chairside manner have earned him numerous honors, including the Consumer Review Board’s “Dentist of the Year,” “America’s Top Dentists,” the “San Francisco Award in Dentistry,” and the “Spectrum Award.”
“Dentistry is a marriage of art and science that must be performed without pain or discomfort to patients.”
Discipline, care and a lot of heart.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Suarez enjoys tennis, golf, and gymnastics, and has handled his show dog, Charley, to AKC Champion status.
A competitive bodybuilder, he recently won the Overall Men’s 60+ Classic Physique and Men’s 60+ Lightweight Bodybuilding titles at the 2026 NPC North American Championships, earning his IFBB Pro card. He is currently training for the Masters World Bodybuilding Championships.
In his free time, Dr. Suarez loves spending quality time with his husband, Sebastien, and their children, Charlize and Julien.
Friendly faces who know you by name.
Questions before, during or after your visit? Our team is always ready to help.
Caitlin
Your first friendly face — scheduling, check-in and insurance questions.
Olinda
Gentle, thorough cleanings and tips to keep your smile healthy between visits.
Jamileth
18+ years in healthcare. Bilingual — she’s here for our Spanish-speaking patients.
“It took me a lifetime to love going to the dentist.”
“Nigel has been my dentist for 25 years. He is kind, caring, extremely knowledgeable and skilled.”
Carol E.“Many dentists wanted to pull teeth that Dr. Suarez saved for me. I actually look forward to my appointments.”
Gina H.“Very professional! High quality! The doctor was very gentle and meticulous. Great experience.”
Mathias W.Ready when you are.
Call us or request an appointment online, and we’ll find a time that works for you.
In the heart of SoMa.
San Francisco, CA 94103
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
