Questions people ask us

We don't contract with dental insurance companies. We give you an itemized receipt you can send to a plan that reimburses out-of-network care; the plan decides. The fees page has the details.

Most of our patients don't. You can pay for each visit or join the club, and you get a written estimate before any treatment.

No. We aren't enrolled with Medicare, Medicaid or CHIP, so we can't bill them. Ask your plan whether it pays a dentist outside its network.

We numb the area before we start, and you can ask for a break any time. Tell us what you feel and we'll change what we're doing.

Dr. Briones decides after your exam. Some people need them more often than others, and she tells you why.

A cleaning below the gumline, for when the gums show signs of disease. Dr. Briones explains why she recommends it and quotes it in writing first.

No, this is an adult practice. We can suggest a dentist who sees children.

Swelling that spreads to your face or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that won't stop: go to an emergency room or call 911. For a broken tooth or a toothache, call us. We'll tell you when we can see you.

No. We use local numbing only. If you'd need more than that, we refer you to a dentist who provides it.

Yes, always. It lists each step and its fee, and you can take it home.

Yes. Dr. Briones and Noe speak Spanish, and every page of this site is in Spanish too.

Call or text us as early as you can, so someone else can have the time.