Do you have a tooth that is in danger of breakage? Dental crowns from Downtown Dental can improve the appearance and strength of your teeth. These crowns are tooth-colored caps placed over the entire tooth to protect it and improve its aesthetics. What can I expect from the dental crown procedure? The first step is a consultation […]
Patients in the Los Angeles, California area who are introduced to the idea of placing dental crowns often ask their dentist, “Are dental crowns worth it?” What is a dental crown? First, patients need to thoroughly understand the purpose of dental crowns. Dental crowns are restorations that are made of porcelain. They are fabricated to cover […]
The use of crowns in dentistry dates back to 166-201 AD, when the Etruscans, and early Italian culture, created gold crowns. Since then, crown techniques have evolved tremendously. Today, Dr. Don Mungcal’s patients in Los Angeles benefit from modern technologies and materials for beautiful, healthy smiles. Stunning ceramics Gold and noble (non-corrosive) metals remained go-to materials for dental […]
The use of crown in dentistry dates back to 166-201 AD, when the Etruscans, and early Italian culture, created gold crown. Since then, crown techniques have evolved tremendously. Today, Dr. Don Mungcal’s patients in Los Angeles benefit from modern technologies and materials for beautiful, healthy smiles. Stunning ceramics Gold and noble (non-corrosive) metals remained go-to materials for dental […]
A dental crown is a functional and aesthetic repair of a damaged tooth. There are different processes, depending on the dentist, to custom design a crown for a patient. At Downtown Dental, a patient in or near the Los Angeles area can usually enjoy the convenience of a same-day dental crown. Using CEREC technology, Dr. […]
Dr. Don Mungcal and the team at Downtown Dental are committed to keeping the cost and time invested into treatment at their office to a minimum for their valued patients. We realize that time is valuable, and that includes the time spent earning the money to invest in health. We believe that people who live […]
Our teeth are covered by the strongest substance in the human body; however, this does not mean that they are indestructible. Unfortunately, damage does occur to teeth in many different forms. Sometimes age causes teeth to wear and then a crack develops at some point. Others may experience a broken tooth by biting down on […]
Dental crowns are incredibly versatile restorations, offering seamless beauty and vital strength to teeth that have been damaged due to injury or decay. At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Don Mungcal regularly designs and places crowns to protect and restore ailing teeth, but he doesn’t stop with functionality. He is also committed to […]
If you have a throbbing tooth, have recently had a root canal, or have a tooth that’s been broken or has received trauma, you may soon be hearing the words “dental crown restoration.” A dental crown is used to restore a tooth by fitting the top of the natural tooth with a porcelain cover. The […]