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Tooth loss can be devastating. It affects the appearance of your smile by leaving a gap in your mouth. Functional problems with eating or speaking can occur as can bone loss. Dental implants are an option to replace missing teeth restore the look and function of the smile. Los Angeles dentist Dr. Don Mungcal of Downtown Dental offers the dental … Continue reading “Los Angeles dentist explains the purpose of a dental implant”

Most adults don’t think about dental emergencies until the moment they, or a family member, have one. From searing pain to a broken tooth, when something happens, it is important to seek professional dental care immediately. Dr. Don Mungcal of Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA, knows that when an emergency happens, patients want it fixed fast. Here, Dr. Mungcal … Continue reading “Fix a broken tooth with emergency dental care in Los Angeles, CA”

Your smile is a charming expression of what makes you uniquely YOU. Even a single missing or flawed tooth detracts from the impression it makes on others. Crowns are a versatile way to solve many dental issues. Dr. Don Mungcal explains some of the ways he uses crowns for the benefit of his Los Angeles area patients. When it’s all about the … Continue reading “Dental crowns put the finishing touch on Los Angeles smiles”

A dental implant is a preferred tooth replacement method. It becomes part of your body, restoring appearance and function with a completely natural look and feel. As a result, this technique is quickly replacing the dental bridge and partial denture in popularity. What is the right age to get dental implants? Dr. Don Mungcal of Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, … Continue reading “What is the right age for dental implants? Los Angeles, CA dentist explains”

Are you looking for quality dental care in Los Angeles? Dr. Don Mungcal encourages you to consider these important factors that make personalized attention from an experienced team affordable at Downtown Dental. Demographics Los Angeles is a great place to live. You have your pick of high-rise condos, urban bungalows, and idyllic beachside neighborhoods, all in a sun-drenched climate. There … Continue reading “What makes dental care affordable in Los Angeles?”

Celebrities including Tom Cruise, Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore, Morgan Freeman, and many others have taken advantage of porcelain veneers to perfect their silver screen smiles. You can get this star-quality treatment at Downtown Dental. You may be wondering, “what are the benefits of porcelain veneers?” Allow me to explain some of the reasons my patients in Los Angeles are so … Continue reading “Los Angeles residents ask, “What are the benefits of porcelain veneers?””

I have been caring for the people of this city since 1992. Each day I see the tremendous impact that healthy, attractive smiles have on their emotional and physical wellbeing. It is never too late for a patient to have that experience. That is one of the reasons I encourage them to consider orthodontics. Cost is naturally a concern, but … Continue reading “Five ways to make braces affordable for adults in Los Angeles”

Medical experts estimate that one in 15 people suffer from sleep apnea. This condition robs them of restful sleep necessary for cellular rejuvenation. It impacts their bed mates as well . . . sometimes the whole household! It can also have serious health implications. Many people ask me, “What is sleep apnea?” I enjoy helping patients in the Los Angeles, … Continue reading “Los Angeles, CA patients ask, “What is sleep apnea?””

With every investment I make in knowledge, training, and equipment, I consider the impact it will have on real people. While learning about advanced dental services is quite exciting, I know that those services have to bring identifiable value to the lives of my patients in the Los Angeles area. Pinhole gum rejuvenation is a great example. Oral health Receding … Continue reading “The real value of advanced dental services in Los Angeles”

It is easy to think of visiting the dentist as just a routine appointment, or something you have to do when you have a toothache. Many people don’t fully understand the positive impact that advanced dental care can have on their physical health. At my Los Angeles practice, Downtown Dental, we utilize current technologies and treatment techniques that help our … Continue reading “Advanced dental care helps patients in the Los Angeles area live longer”