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 […]
Sixty years ago, few people saw their dentist regularly. A trip to the dental chair happened only after trauma occurred, or when a toothache became unbearable. Today, we understand the benefits of regular dental checkups to appearance, oral health, and whole-body wellness. Dr. Don Mungcal discusses the best dental care schedule for patients of Downtown Dental in Los […]
The more research that takes place, the more we are gaining confirmation of what we have long suspected; our degree of oral health has a direct impact on overall health. The list of disease processes linked to oral health, specifically gum disease, is long and continually growing. As if there weren’t enough reasons for us […]
A recent news report begins with “(Reuters) – A Tulsa, Oklahoma, health center on Saturday began drawing blood samples from patients who may have been exposed to viruses at an oral surgery dental practice that is under investigation.” The report states that as many as seven thousand people may have been affected by the unsafe […]
We’ve all heard the standard rule of thumb when it comes to dental care: brush your teeth after every meal, and floss daily. However, at Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, we know that dental care is far more complicated than that. Dr. Mungcal understands that every patient is different and requires special attention to their […]
Oral health care is important, not only because it gives you a happy and healthy smile, but also because research is finding that the health of your mouth is linked to the health of your body. Dr. Mungcal, of Downtown Dental, has been working with patients in downtown Los Angeles to ensure that their oral […]
Patients in Los Angeles and across the United States are more health conscious today than ever before. We’re aware of the way the foods we eat affect our health, we log more hours at the gym, and we place greater importance on sleep, and on managing stress. Still, we face unexpected health challenges. This happens […]