Treatments
Gum care, from the exam to surgery
Most people start with an evaluation. What comes next depends on what Dr. Montes finds.
Deep cleaning
A cleaning below the gumline, a section of the mouth at a time, with numbing.
Deep cleaningLaser or traditional surgery
For pockets a cleaning can't reach. We explain both ways before you choose.
Gum surgery
What stays with your own dentist
Dr. Montes practices periodontics only, after a residency in periodontics.
Fillings and crowns
Your dentist repairs and restores teeth. We treat the gums around them.
Routine cleanings
Between our visits you go back to your dentist or hygienist, unless Dr. Montes asks to see you more often.
Braces and aligners
We can check your gums before and during orthodontic treatment, and send a note to your orthodontist.
Practice limited to periodontics
Dr. Rita Montes, DDS, completed a residency in a periodontics program and is licensed in California.