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Despite your near-perfect dental care, unexpected situations can arise, catching you off-guard and leaving you needing urgent dental care. Whether it’s a sudden, excruciating toothache, a fractured tooth, or any dental emergency that leaves you in distress, Downtown Dental — a family-oriented practice in Los Angeles, California — is here to rescue your smile. Drs. Don Mungcal, Tara Mavadat, […]
Do you have a broken or decayed tooth? You are probably wincing from pain and feeling insecure about your smile. Unluckily, a tooth filling isn’t a viable solution if the damage is extensive. In such instances, a dental crown is the most feasible option to restore your tooth’s health and appearance. Unfortunately, traditional crowns require […]
Despite your near-perfect dental hygiene, your tooth may develop an infection due to dental injury, cracks, repeated dental work, and gum disease, and this can’t be reversed with antibiotics. This will leave you seeking “dentists treating tooth infections near me.” At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, California, our dentists always try to save natural teeth as much as possible. Although […]
Count yourself lucky if you go to the dentist without giving it a second thought. For some people, seeing a dentist is enough to make their heart skip a beat, making them miss dental appointments, resulting in oral health problems, including tooth decay, periodontal disease, and even tooth loss! Fortunately, Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, California, offers sleep sedation […]
The Zoom! professional teeth whitening treatment performed at Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, California, continues to be a popular cosmetic treatment for our patients. Along with these in-office bleaching treatments, we also provide other esthetic options for patients to improve their smile’s appearance, including porcelain veneers and dental bonding. With professional whitening, you can brighten your smile in a […]
When you have a dental implant placed in the smile for the replacement of a single tooth, the procedure is relatively straightforward from start to finish. Dr. Don Mungcal of Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, California, can educate you on what to expect when considering implants. What can I expect from dental implants? Many patients are curious about the […]
Toothaches can be one of the most excruciating sensations one can experience. The constant throbbing and shooting pain can indicate a significant issue with oral health. Ignoring it and hoping that the problem will resolve on its own is not a viable solution, nor is attempting to diagnose it yourself. Occasionally, untreated toothaches can lead […]
Gum disease is a terrible ailment that afflicts millions of smiles every year. Sadly, many people never seek treatment and live with painful, swollen, infected gums for years. However, many don’t know how gum disease can lead to other conditions threatening your general health, such as heart disease and cancer! If you’re looking for “affordable […]
When it comes to your oral health, there are many contributing factors, such as your genetics and environment, but mainly your lifestyle and habits determine the fate of your smile. Sadly, far too many people wait until they experience a dental emergency before they start taking better care of their smiles. Preventative dental care is necessary […]