Dr. Rita Montes
Periodontist, DDS
Dr. Montes treats gum disease and receding gums, and sees every patient herself.
Dr. Montes completed a residency in periodontics, and her practice is limited to periodontics.
She starts every visit by listening, measures before she recommends anything and explains each way to treat what she finds. She works alongside your own dentist and sends a note after treatment, with your permission.
What she treats
- Gum disease
- Receding gums
- Gum surgery, laser or traditional
- Maintenance after treatment
Training and license
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Licensed to practice dentistry in California
Residency in periodontics (the owner names the program)
American Board of Periodontology: the owner states whether she is a diplomate
Dentist license (DDS) · CA License no. 000000
How she works
She measures first
Every recommendation starts with numbers from your own gums.
She explains both ways
When surgery is an option, she explains the laser and traditional surgery, and what each would mean for you.
She writes it down
A plan and an estimate in writing, before any treatment.
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