Melanie Thienthao Tongoc
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6012 FLORENCE AVE BELL GARDENS CA, 90201About
Dr. Melanie Tongoc is a Dentist practicing in Downey, CA. Dr. Tongoc specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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