Monica Calderon, DMD PS

I have been going to Dr. Calderon for more than a year now. I have been very pleased with the entire experience.
Dr. Calderon herself is thorough and thoughtful. When she found cavities in my mouth, she showed me using a camera so I could see them for myself, and she discussed my treatment options. Being in a dentist’s chair can be intimidating but I never felt pressured, just well informed to make my decision.
Just as importantly, she took the time to discuss how I can prevent having more cavities in the future by altering my diet and habits. (And I should note, she does not do amalgam fillings — the kind with mercury.)
I had one particularly hard filling where my nerve was in a non-​standard spot. Since she can’t see where the nerve is, she tried, patiently and carefully, to numb it and we waited in-​between each shot to see if it took effect. This took a lot of extra time, but even though it meant she and her assistant had to stay after closing time to finish my filling, I never felt they were rushing me.
The dental hygienists are also nice and are gentle when they clean your teeth. During a cleaning, they’ll often show you a video about how to brush and floss. I thought it was silly at first, but I realized I haven’t been brushing my gums properly and that information improved my technique.
Unlike a lot of dentists, no one there has tried to «up-​sell» me teeth whitening, botox, etc. I think her office does sell some teeth whitening services, but the only indication is a small sign in the waiting room.
Both the waiting room and the clinic area are very clean and pleasant, and my appointments have always been handled on time. The billing has always been very clear and prices are quoted before hand (although I don’t have insurance, so that makes it much more straightforward.)

The dentist may be skilled but their billing practices are not. My partner needed dentures, together with their office, we created a plan that wouldn’t create a financial burden on us to help him get a job, since I have insurance. They extracted all the teeth and then changed the original plan to have a third-​party do the dentures. BE AWARE!