Meet the Staff - Gire Orthodontics

La Habra Office: (562) 690-1199

2250 West Whittier Blvd. Suite 200, La Habra, CA 90631

Chino Hills Office: (909) 393-9911

15944 Los Serranos Country Club Dr #100, Chino Hills, CA 91709

Ericka Torres

Treatment Coordinator (Chief Snaggle Negotiator)

About me:

I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

When the patient sees the end result after we perform our magic! The end result is always so rewarding.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

My favorite food is sushi prepared by the amazing sushi chefs at Chomp in Fullerton (mmm....LOL).

Jessica Leija

Administrative Assistant and Treatment Coordinator (Senior Smile Scheduler and Snaggle Negotiator)

About me:

Pinterest is my go-to in times of creative crisis.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

I'm at the front desk so my favorite part is seeing all the smiling faces as they check in. I also love meeting new patients and their families as well!

Favorite food and prepared by who:

I'm a sushi fan! I don't care who prepares it as long as it's fresh and they go easy on the rice.

Cindy Rivera

Registered Dental Assistant (Director of Beautiful Smiles)

About me:

Mother, wife, and music lover.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

I love removing our patient's braces. Seeing the expression on their faces is absolutely priceless!

Favorite food and prepared by who:

Anything Portuguese prepared by anyone in our big Portugeuse community.

Tanisha “Nisha” Beanez

Registered Dental Assistant (Executive Smile Designer)

About me:

I'm a very creative and outgoing person who is always ready for the next adventure.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

The appointment where we take the braces off. It's always rewarding to see the patient's reaction to their beautiful new smile.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

I love sushi! As long as it's a quality restaurant, I'll love it!

Anna Rodriguez

Registered Dental Assistant (Tooth Alignment Manager)

About me:

I am a hard-working and driven person who's ready for anything the world has for me!

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

When the patient sees the end result after we perform our magic! The end result is always so rewarding.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

I love homemade cocido prepared by anyone who knows how to prepare it well!

Patti Anduha

Dental Assistant (Principal of Pearly Whites)

About me:

I enjoy helping others.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

I love all aspects of orthodontics but I especially like putting the braces on new patients.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

Hawaiian food prepared by myself or Aunty Maile's in Torrance, CA (shameless plug).

Araceli “Chely” Jaime

Registered Dental Assistant (Champion Chopper Connnoisseur)

About me:

I'm married and a mom of three beautiful girls.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

I love changing or advancing the wires. That means we're making progress and I love seeing the changes.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

I love Mexican food prepared by my mom. Doesn't get any better than that!

Analisha Cuellar

Administrative Assistant and Treatment Coordinator (Smile Commander and Snaggle Negotiator)

About me:

I'm always ready to help with a smile on my face! Nothing makes me happier than helping the patients achieve their smile goals.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

Watching the confidence come out of the patients with their new smile!

Favorite food and prepared by who:

Love me some fresh cooked salmon! I don't care who's preparing it, as long as it's delicious!

Anuj Simlote

Registered Dental Assistant (Master Smile Straightener)

About me:

I am a hard working foreign trained dentist. Dentistry is my passion and I love to help my team to achieve our goals.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

Seeing patients smile with confidence and joy. That pays for all of our hard work.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

I am not a foodie but I'm always keen to explore new dishes. My favorite dishes are bean curry or chicken curry with rice (Indian style) prepared by my loving wife and mutton pulao prepared by my mother.

Desiree Leal

Administrative Assistant, Treatment Coordinator, and Dental Assistant (Chief Smile Officer and Snaggle Negotiator)

About me:

My name is Desiree, and I am passionate about learning, growing, and helping others feel confident in themselves. I enjoy working in a fast paced environment where I can build skills, connect with people, and be part of a supportive team. I take pride in being dependable, detail oriented, and always willing to learn something new.

My favorite procedure in or part of orthodontics:

As a treatment coordinator, I love checking patients in at their start braces appointment. As a chairside assistant, I love doing their adjustments. I want patients to feel comfortable, see them enjoying their progress, and loving that beautiful smile at the end. I enjoy seeing the transformation in patients' smiles and knowing I played a role in theri journey.

Favorite food and prepared by who:

My favorite is chicken tacos, especially when prepared by my grandmother. It's meaningful to me because they remind me of home, family, comfort, and so many memories.