Dental Care of Torrance
Esther N. Mallari, DDS
Welcome

New Patients

Thanks for considering our practice. Here’s what you need to know before your first visit.

Insurance

If your plan is a PPO, we likely accept it.

We work with most major PPO dental plans. The most common ones we see include:

  • • Delta Dental PPO
  • • MetLife PPO
  • • Cigna PPO
  • • United Healthcare PPO
  • • United Concordia PPO
  • • Aetna PPO

Don’t see your plan? Call or text us — we likely accept it. We’re happy to verify coverage before your first visit.

Your first visit

Plan for about an hour. Your first appointment usually includes a full exam, X-rays if needed, and a cleaning.

Dr. Mallari will review your dental history, look at anything you’re concerned about, and walk through any recommendations — with the cost, timeline, and options laid out clearly. No high-pressure sales pitches.

Bring your insurance card and a photo ID. If you have records or X-rays from a previous dentist, those are helpful but not required.

Parking & access

We’re located in the plaza at 2382 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite A, in Torrance. Parking is free and plentiful in the plaza lot.

  • • Ground-floor entry — no stairs
  • • Ramp available
  • • Wheelchair accessible

Payment & forms

We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. A 3% processing fee applies to credit card transactions.

New-patient intake forms are completed in the office on the day of your first visit. We’ll have them ready when you arrive.

Ready to schedule?

The fastest way is to call or text. We’ll get you on the calendar and answer any last questions.