Where do I begin? ( Got a lot to say) RECEPTION: Tonya and others: cordial, polite, attractive. Couldn't get it together on appointment day: Tonya was empathetic. Helped me to relax EXAM ROOM: Bright, contemporary, TV has ALL the channels! Asst. Valarie was attentive, sensitive and comforting. DR. CARMEN RAMOS: "DentalWhisperer,". I've had most dental procedures over the years but this event was quite the experience, truly. DrRamos' procedure was different in a good way - she starts IV, she asks if you are comfortable and if there is anyone with you. Then you are being helped out of chair! What happened!! Smile. I felt nothing! I went home. No swelling, minimal pain. It's been more than a week now - healing beautifully! Ive had extractions before and my mouth and gums are red, puffy, mouth sore - not the case here, dear people in need of dental care. My mouth is a work of art. My recommendation: this is the PERFECT place for PERIODONTICS&IMPLANTOLOGY read more

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I highly recommend Integrative Periodontics in Manhattan Beach and the outstanding periodontist, Dr. Maria Carmen Ramos, DMD. -- Dr. Ramos and her excellent assistants, Emelyn and Magui, provide superb, first-rate care. Being treated by such a masterful periodontist is truly a pleasure. Dr. Ramos is a credit to her profession. -- Neil Kirk read more

Dr. Ramos is a true professional in her field. I am a general dentist and I was referred to her by a colleague of mine, and I must say that her knowledge in the field truly impressed me. Her attention to detail, her willingness to listen, her bedside manner were all marks of a an amazing periodontist and an excellent doctor. My wife ended up doing soft tissue grafting at her office, and she could not be happier with the results! The entire process was explained in detail before the procedure, as to help us manage our expectations, and her follow-up care after puts her mind at ease as well. read more

Dental appointments can cause anxiety but from the time I arrive at the waiting area until the end of my appointment, Dr Carmen Ramos and her staff make everything smooth and easy. They are so caring and professional every step of the way. They are truly focused on the patient. I have had three gum grafts done by Dr. Ramos and each time I hardly had any pain post procedure, no down time, and my recoveries were very quick. I also have my regular dental cleanings done by her hygienists and they are all very skilled, thorough, explains in layman terms and very friendly. - Veronica Sun read more

Highly recommend Dr. Conne Lee. I had gum grafts done & tooth removal, & she is phenomenal . I thought t would be nervous getting done all at one time, but I was not during the procedure. Dr. Lee is highly skilled at what she does & makes you feel relaxed & confident. This procedure was apron. 3 hours long, & I was fine, & no pain what so ever. Her after care was so great, I could not have found a better doctor to do this. I healed faster than expected thanks to her expertise. read more

I needed to have gum graft surgery and my dentist recommended Dr. Ramos. First of all, the staff are the nicest people, I always feel welcomed. I was super nervous for the surgery and everyone was very nice and reassuring. Dr. Ramos did everything that she could beforehand so that I would have a smooth surgery. The day of was super easy. I expected pain because I have low pain tolerance, but I had no pain at all. Ever! I also really liked that Dr. Ramos checked up on me a few days after the surgery. The surgical site healed so well that my orthodontist couldn't tell that I already had the surgery. I would go back for any future work. read more

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Dr Ramos and her staff are not only very professional, they truly care about their patients' comfort. Going to a periodontist can be anxiety-inducing. Dr Ramos made sure I was always at ease during all procedures. She explained each step along the way and was concerned about my aftercare as well. Healing was easy. The other "plus"... she offers her own cell phone number, and responds quickly!! She is saving my old teeth If you have a choice, visit Dr Carmen Ramos read more

Dr. Ramos was recommended by my husband's dental office. Her knowledge and bedside manners were impressive. My review is based on her support staff. My appointment was on Aug. 8th. After my consult, I was told by the front desk receptionist I would be emailed the treatment plan with cost. I waited several days then on Aug. 13th I called the office after not receiving an email. I was told someone would email the plan momentarily. I then received a call from a staff member requesting my dental insurance information. I was annoyed with the request because I provided my insurance card for photocopying the day of my consult. I gave the requested information then received the plan via email. I received the treatment plan with two figures; one of which was handwritten with no explanation as to which I am responsible for. I sent an email to get clarification and the following day I get a voicemail message that the handwritten figure is my responsibility. Stellar support staff is just as important as the practitioner in my opinion. It would have made a huge difference had I received an apology for the delay. This office may charge a premium for "a pampering touch"; however, I was not on the receiving end of attentive service from the support staff. I have decided to save myself the potential aggravation with this office and move forward with my treatment with another periodontist. read more

I had dental implants done at another facility. I came to Dr. Ramos for a second opinion as none of my teeth on the right side were matching. She indicated I need the implants corrected and a different type to be used because my gums too were damaged. I was very nervous and she immediately put me at ease with her knowledge and expertise. I have recommended her to several other people. She is trustworthy and gave me excellent advise. She even evaluated my gums which was also a very different diagnosis from my previous dentist. She didn't try to get me to pay for work I didn't need done. That is always appreciated. read more

I had the worse experience with this " dr " many years ago and still paying for her bad practice and I want to update this review because I want to prevent people of making the mistake of going to that clinic, my dentist suggested me to find a periodontist for a procedure in the very back of my molar , I explained to her , I showed paperwork from my regular dentist to her , what did she do , she did the procedure on a very different area of my mouth , after that the "surgery" got infected and for that the gum is deformed, no one should go through something like this read more

I've been blessed with great dentists as an adult. In addition to my general dentist, Dr. Ramos is my periodontist who did such a wonderful job on my implant. Since I was consciously sedated, I was super comfortable. The office is beautiful, clean, the front desk, dental assistant and staff are all so kind and professional! I cannot say enough good things about the doctor and this practice. read more

Dr. Ramos completed a tooth extraction for me. The anesthesia was excellent and the 45-60 minute procedure went by in the blink of an eye. My pain was very well controlled. Her office is clean and modern. The staff was courteous and kind. Highly recommend! read more

I will admit that Dr Ramos is a very kind and sweet woman, but I felt scammed at my consultation and almost lost a lot of money. Allow me to explain. I have deep pockets in my gum so my dentist referred me to Dr Ramos to get dental surgery. Basically the Doctor would have to peel back my gums and clean the deep pockets. I have something called juvenile periodontitis. I went in for a consultation and the bill came out to be $3481 per quadrant which meant if I did my whole mouth I would be spending $14000. Obviously I didn't have this kind of money so I went to get a second opinion where the doctor said that this price seemed a little high in his opinion. He also recommened me not to rush into surgery because basically it would take out a lot of my gum and my teeth would look pretty gnarly. SOMETHING DR RAMOS DID NOT TELL ME ABOUT. Instead the second opinion was to monitor my deep pockets and get deep cleanings once a year with normal cleanings every 3-4 months. If my pockets get deeper then consider surgery but definitely don't rush into it. Dr Ramos gave me a sense of urgency that I had to get surgery right away. I'm glad I got a second opinion!!! Anyways I cancelled my surgery. I uploaded a picture of my bill just so everyone can be informed because I feel like dental billing is so subjective and unclear. Summary: very nice woman and appointments can be quickly made but I felt scammed and misinformed. Also make sure you do not cancel your appointments because THERE IS A $400 CANCELLATION FEE if you don't cancel 48 hours in advance. UPDATE: So I decided to get a third opinion on my gums from dentex dental. I got the same diagnosis of juvenile periodontitis but decided to get surgery since my deep pockets weren't getting any better. The specialist I went to this time around charged me a total of $5000 for the surgery which I was ok with because it was for my entire mouth. I only have to go in once to get my entire mouth done instead of four separate times and the total time would be about 3-4 hours. The surgery is also minimal because it uses new laser technology to reattach your gum to the teeth. Dental surgery is never going to be cheap but I'm happy I found a cheaper and less minimally invasive alternative. read more

I needed an oral surgeon ASAP that was close to my job for a killer infected wisdom tooth. I found Dr. Ramos on yelp and couldn't have been more lucky! Everyone at Dr. Ramos' office is amazing. They took me in same day and were able to schedule my surgery two days later while other places wouldn't have been able to schedule me for surgery for weeks. I was a little nervous about getting my tooth extracted however the staff here was very attentive and made me feel comfortable. The procedure went smoothly and Dr. Ramos even called me a few hours after my surgery to see how I was doing! Bottom line, come to this office if you are looking for a high quality dental office with great customer service! read more

Hi Dr. Ramos, Sara and staff, I just wanted to thank you again for being so compassionate, caring and taking me on such short notice. I can't tell you what it means to me. From the moment you walk into your office, you know you are in a good place, the right choice. Thank you, thank you. read more

Dr. Ramos is a wonderful and caring doctor. I went for gum reconstruction and she did a beautiful job and helped guide me through the recovery so well. Her eye for detail is evident and I am thrilled with the results. I put this surgery off for years and I can say now, I am SO glad I had it done and that she did it for me. The office staff is wonderful as well and the office itself is clean and comfortable. I actually got used to my follow up appointments and will miss not seeing both Dr. Ramos and her staff. read more

I had a great experience with Carmen Ramos, a dental specialist. I came in here for a gum appointment and I highly recommend this service to anyone in need of dental or gum treatment. Dr Ramos and her staff are so warm and welcoming. It's easy to contact them and even when I completely forgot my first appointment, they were very nice about it and just set me up for another one. I have only good thought about this place! read more

Dr. Ramos is wonderful! If you want things done right (and I highly recommend that when it comes to your teeth) - she is the best!

Dr Ramos is amazing. I needed an extensive lower tissue graft, which Dr Ramos recently did for me, and I was completely shocked at the results. The before and after pictures were incredible!! Thus it has now made a huge difference to my overall smile, and self confidence. The best part was her and the staff made the procedure such an easy, painless experience during and after the procedure. They worked with me with my insurance and payments, which really helped because I needed quite a bit of work done. Must be a magician on the side tho, because her results are fantastic! read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Ramos enough. I just had gum grafts on five teeth yesterday and thus far, my recovery has been painless and easy without any painkillers aside from ibuprofen and extra strength Tylenol. During my consultation earlier this week, Dr. Ramos was very thorough in explaining which teeth needed grafts and why. Her staff is very knowledgeable, and when I called to ask several questions leading up to my appointment, they were patient and more than happy to help. I was anxious when I found out we would be doing conscious sedation for the procedure -- I have anxiety about oral surgery, so I would have preferred to be knocked out entirely. However, the procedure itself was entirely painless and I was very relaxed for the whole thing. Her staff had my medications and a milkshake ready for me as soon as the procedure was over. I had a lot of questions as soon as I woke up, and the assistant was happy to get me a pen and paper so that I could ask her without speaking and disturbing the gum grafts. Last night at around 10:30pm (about 10 hours after the procedure was over), I was concerned because I thought one of the periodontal grafts might have come loose. My friend called the emergency line for me and whoever answered (I believe it was Dr. Ramos) was very patient in explaining that it was probably just a blood clot and to not disturb it at all. I never thought a doctor would answer a patient's call at 10:30pm on a Friday night! All in all, I can say that Dr. Ramos is probably one of the best dental health professionals I've ever received treatment from, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs this procedure done. It may be on the pricier side compared to other periodontists, but the experience is well worth it!! read more

Dr. Carmen Ramos and her staff are truly the dream team! I've been a patient of hers for the last 15 years and always look forward to my bi-annual appointments. Her office is conveniently located with parking available on site and the office has such a calming atmosphere. You're immediately greeted with happy faces and great conversation when you check in for your appointment. Her team will make sure that you are comfortable ( so comfortable you could take a relaxing nap) whether it's a regular cleaning or surgery. Dr. Carmen Ramos is extremely talented at what she does and goes the extra length to educate her patients on the process of each procedure and will always call to check in to see how you are doing. Highly recommend her and her team!! read more

Okay, I'll start this by saying that I know I should have gone to a periodontist a long time ago, but I had heard so many horror stories that I kept putting it off. My dentist has been urging me to go for a couple of years, and I finally realized that I really needed to bit the bullet go. Last week, I went for my appointment with Dr. Ramos, and she was really terrific at this first meeting. She did a thorough exam, and then mapped out a plan that was conservative... in other words, try some basic things first (a deep cleaning) and see if they solved my problems. So that was good (not having me do drastic things first). But, then the day came when I had to really to get brave... for the deep cleaning appointment. The night before the appointment, I was really getting nervous, because I had heard stories of people being in excruciating pain for weeks (and one friend said months!). That night, to assure myself that I had chosen the right periodontist, I read all the reviews here on Yelp, and my courage started building. Still, day of, I was quite stressed. I am happy to tell all of you that the appointment went GREAT. Valerie did the deep cleaning, and she couldn't have been better. She explained clearly what was going to happen. When I told her that I have a neurological injury that can cause pain to spike, she reviewed about the options for pain relief during the deep cleaning. We made a choice together. And then she proceeded, with her talking me through the process... and I can honestly say, it was pain free. After the appointment, I was worried about that night and the next day... but, folks, just no pain. I'm still stunned; I was expecting tons of pain, and there was none. Phew. There you go, I give them a 5 star review so far! read more

Very limited parking and overpriced! They wanted to charge me $850 per tooth for a gum graft. They say they provide extra "amenities" that are completely unnecessary, that might be why they jack up the price. I did not choose to get do my procedure with them, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

I owe this testimonial from 3-4 years ago, and as I am constantly reminded by people's compliment of my smile I always think about how wonderful my experience was at Dr. Ramos office. She made my gummy smile disappear! The bulky gums that used to hold me back from smiling was eliminated through the procedure called "gum lift". I didn't even think this can be done before i met her. The whole process was virtually painless pre and post operative. Dr. Ramos, I owe my beautiful smile to you and Dr. Kim. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You changed my life! read more

I was referred to Dr. Ramos by my regular dentist when it was discovered that I had a fair amount of bone loss around one of my teeth and needed some bone grafting. Even before I went in, I was put completely at ease by the friendliness and professionalism that all of the staff displayed during my phone calls. My first visit was for an initial consultation, which went very smoothly. Dr. Ramos even managed to make that painless. She took the time to show me everything that was going on (I love when there are photos and screens right in front of me- no mysteries). She took the time to explain what was happening, what was needed, and what the plan of action should be. They prepared a written estimate with a long term plan, so I knew not only what to expect for treatment, but also financially. They even gave me all of my prescriptions ahead of time, so I could have them filled before my proceedure. I went in first thing in the morning, already relaxed due to one of the Rx's. The proceedure was done under "conscious sedation", so I wasn't completely out. To be honest, as soon as they ran the IV, I don't remember a thing until it was time to wake up. I love that! I brought some headphones and my favorite playlist, and didn't feel a thing. You can tell this office is run by women, they think of all of the creature comforts. They have massage pads on the chairs, soothing music, and comfy soft blankets for while you are out. Dr. Ramos even called me that evening to check on me to make sure I was feeling ok after my proceedure. I am pretty wimpy when it comes to medical proceedures, especially dental ones. If IV's are involved, that is always the worst for me. I had nothing to worry about, I was in excellent hands. If you need any periodontal proceedures done and live anywhere near the West Side or Southbay (I live in Huntington Beach)- go see Dr. Ramos. If I could give 10 Stars, I would! read more

I have now had a second set of gum grafts done and once again Dr. Ramos has done a wonderful job! Only one more set to go but I am happy and pleased it will be completed by Ramos. The atmosphere and environment is so friendly and comfortable, I have no anxiety when I go in there. My wife was also put at ease as she waited by the friendly staff. Can't recommend Dr. Ramos enough! read more

I would recommend Dr. Ramos to everyone I know. I had dental surgery in June and I was extremely nervous. Dr. Ramos and her staff made me feel very comfortable. The procedure went well and there was much less pain then I expected. Everyone is so nice and helpful. This office is top notch! read more

I had multiple crafts done by Dr. Ramos. The surgery went well. I was well cared for by the staff and Dr. Ramos before, during, and after the surgery. I highly recommend her. You will be in capable hands. read more

Such a postive experience from beginning to end! Highly recommend Dr. Ramos for gum grafting. The first day I slept and the rest of my recovery was a breeze. Dr. Ramos called me on day two to see how I was doing and I told her, "Great"! Thank you Dr. R and office team. You were all great. If ever I have to have this done again, it'll be you that does it! read more

Dr. Ramos and her entire office are not only extremely professional and dedicated but very down to earth and inviting. Every time I come in for a visit it's an enjoyable experience and I always leave with a smile on my face. Dr. Ramos was tasked to give me a tissue graft on my bottom gums and as grueling as the procedure is by nature, I could not have received better treatment. I had a pretty bad case with my gums and she handled it like an absolute pro. Even though I had absolutely no complications in recovery due to detailed instruction, Dr. Ramos made an effort to constantly check on me, even by text on my personal phone to see if I had any questions or concerns. Even the front desk helped me figure out the best financial solutions being that I am without insurance. It was the best case scenario. This is my first time yelping, but I simply could not resist. This entire office is extremely helpful, friendly, and determined, and I can not recommend them enough. read more

This is a review of consult only. Dr Ramos, and her staff are very friendly. The place feels more like a SPA, than a clinic - they put a lot of importance in making their patients feel comfortable. Also, Dr Ramos uses the latest equipment and that provides her an ability to share thorough details on recommended treatments and procedures with her patients. This is a big check in my opinion, as it shows the doctor is progressive and has continued to evolve treatments with newer technologies and improvements in medicine. Will follow up with another review after my procedure is completed. read more

Thank you Dr. Ramos for your implant. I was very impressed with your attention to detail and perfectionism.

I have been a patient of Dr. Ramos for years now and have always been pleased with her work. Her office is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff that always greet you with a smile. I am a current college student and am home for winter break. I needed my top wisdom teeth to be surgically removed, as they were impacted, and had a short gap of time in my schedule to have this procedure completed. Dr. Ramos and her staff were very accommodating to my schedule. They were prompt in calling the day before the procedure to confirm with me and made sure that my medication was ready for pick-up at the pharmacy. The procedure was unbelievably fast, only about 45 minutes. I did not feel any pain and was woken gently, with comforting, positive remarks, and a Slim Fast shake. A staff member kindly wheel chaired me out of the office and wished me a quick recovery. I did not swell at all and only took pain medication on the first day. By the second day I was up and about, continuing with my normal, daily routine. Dr. Ramos made sure to call me at home, ask how I was doing, and answered any questions that I had. By day 3, I could eat normally and my gums were almost healed. Once again, thank you Dr. Ramos and staff! Another successful and painless procedure! read more

I gave Dr Ramos 5 stars because her expertise in oral surgery, and periodontics is by far superb. She is a bit pricey but, well worth the expense. People.... You cannot buy a Bentley for the same price you would buy a Chevy. And I wouldn't trust any ol hack when it comes to my health, teeth, and gums. If you want the best, you gotta spend the money for the best. She completed 3 different procedures for my teeth and gums over the past 1 1/2. It took this long to complete due to the complexities involved. I won't bore you with all the details. She doesn't have gimmicks, or make you spend money for smoke and mirrors. She provides top notch dental care, not mediocre dental care. This statement is for the person that gave her 2 stars. If I need future surgeries, I would call her office in a heartbeat. You should too. read more

I am in the process of having an extraction and implant completed with Dr. Ramos. My experience so far has been amazing. Everyone that works there including the doctor are so calm and soothing and kind! The thing that I am most shocked by is how little pain I have experienced with both procedures. I didn't even take any of the pain meds prescribed for the implant, only took the anti inflammatories and literally had hardly any pain. If you are hesitant to get any procedure done because of the fear of the pain, please don't hesitate any longer. You are in great hands with Dr. Ramos and will be so glad that you took care of your dental needs with her. read more

Periodontia is an area where, unfortunately, I have a great deal of practical experience. I have seen four different periodontists over the past 20 years for various gum problems as well as implants. While all except one of these periodontists did a great job, I would rate Dr. Ramos and her team at the top of the list---by far. As some of the other reviewers have noted, this is not a "bargain basement" operation, but I have always believed that you generally get what you pay for. Furthermore, I recently had a problem during an implant procedure where I lost my "flipper" (temporary tooth). My dentist advised me that I would have to pay approximately $500 for a replacement. I did not really want to spend that kind of money---especially since my permanent crown would be ready in only a few weeks. One of Dr. Ramos' assistants fashioned a temporary tooth for me less than an hour after I called and only charged me a tiny fraction of the aforementioned replacement cost. This is only one example of what separates Dr. Ramos from the rest of the pack and that is her highly competent, congenial, and professional team of assistants. read more

I am undergoing a transplant from Dr. Ramos on my dentist's recommendation. During the consultation with Dr. Ramos and following visits, the course of treatment and fees were clearly explained, and both she and her staff were very pleasant and answered all my questions. After the procedure, the Dr. has scheduled several follow up visits to monitor my healing process. I feel confident that I am in competent and caring hands. I would recommend Dr. Ramos to all my friends. read more

My experience at Dr. Ramos office was AMAZING! I needed gum grafting on my bottom teeth. The day of my surgery it went better then I expected, I did not feel any pain or discomfort at all throughout the day. The next day Dr. Ramos called and sent a text to follow up on how I was feeling (made me feel special and showed that she really cares about her patients). Now that all my sutures are removed and I am healed I can really say that Dr. Ramos is the BEST she is very gentle and made me feel very comfortable at all times. I am still in shock that not one time did I have pain. Thank you Dr. Ramos and staff you guys are the BEST!! read more

If you think you might need gum grafting, please visit Dr. Ramos! She and her staff made my 3 surgeries as pleasant (yes, that's right!) and professional as I could have hoped for. She was extremely patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I felt at ease from the first consultation to surgery day to the last follow up visit. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I had a great experience at Dr. Ramos' office! I had gum grafts done on three teeth in March. I was nervous about the gum graft procedure but Dr. Ramos and staff made me feel very comfortable each appointment and during the procedure itself. Dr. Ramos was very gentle. I was sore after the procedure but there was a lot less pain than I thought there would be. Dr. Ramos even called me the day after the surgery to see how I was doing. Each time I went in for my pre and post op appointments the staff was so friendly. I would highly recommend Dr. Ramos! read more