Questions we hear

We file claims for PPO dental plans. We don't work with DHMO plans. How fees work lists each kind of plan, and Humberto can check your benefits before your first visit.

You pay the fee in your written estimate, which we give you before treatment.

We are not enrolled with them. Your own dentist can tell you which offices nearby are.

We numb the area before gum treatment and check that it is numb before we begin. You'll feel pressure and movement, and you can raise a hand to stop. How sore you are afterward varies, and Dr. Montes tells you what to expect.

No. Many patients are sent by their dentist or hygienist. Some plans ask for a referral, so check with yours.

Dr. Montes decides from your history and what she finds. Measurements are part of every exam. X-rays are taken when she needs them, and we can ask your dentist for recent ones.

A deep cleaning cleans the roots below the gumline, one section of the mouth at a time, with numbing. It usually takes two to four visits.

Studies don't show that either is better for every patient. Dr. Montes explains which she would choose for your gums and why, and the choice is yours.

No. We use local anesthetic only. If you need sedation for gum treatment, we can refer you to a dentist who gives it.

For trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that spreads or bleeding that won't stop, call 911 or go to an emergency room. For pain or a problem after treatment, call us and we'll tell you the soonest we can see you.

Yes. It names each procedure, whether it's done with a laser or traditional instruments, and the fee. Ask when you schedule or at any visit.

Humberto speaks Spanish and English at the front desk.

Call or text us. We ask for a business day's notice when you can, so we can offer the time to someone else.