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A dental implant is a preferred tooth replacement method. It becomes part of your body, restoring appearance and function 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 […]
The face of a child or young adult is full, with rounded contours. That look is highly-valued in our culture, because we associate it with youth. As we age, facial planes become more angular and skin sags from loss of volume in the form of fat, hydration, muscle . . . and bone! A tiny […]
If you are missing one or more teeth, you know how an incomplete smile can negatively affect your daily life. You may feel hesitant to smile in front of others, and enjoying many foods becomes difficult, if not impossible. Fortunately, Dr. Don Mungcal and the team at Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA can help. […]
Anxiety and fear can often keep patients from visiting their dentist on a regular basis. For some, the dentist’s chair can be a scary place for patients of all ages, adults included. One way to ease the concerns of patients who find the dentist’s office a place of stress and anxiety is with sedation by […]
When patients lose a tooth, they often want it replaced immediately. It’s understandable that they would feel this way. Many people feel that their smile defines who they are and that it is their greatest asset. When a tooth is lost, it can leave more than just a gap in their smile, it can negatively […]
If you’ve recently lost a tooth, or several teeth, due to trauma or decay, you’re likely thinking about how you can fix the gap in your smile. You may be considering dental bridges, dentures, or implants. Many patients are turning to implants to not only improve the appearance of their smiles, but also to keep […]
Having a gap in your smile can be damaging to your self-confidence. Unfortunately permanent teeth are not always permanent. Not following good oral hygiene practices can cause decay, bacteria can cause disease, or even taking a foul ball to the mouth can cause tooth loss. When that happens, patients in Los Angeles, CA, have several […]
Losing our permanent teeth is a serious issue, and replacement is an immediate priority. Whether it is the loss of several teeth or all teeth, the traditional forms of treatment have remained the same for decades. Even with the development of dental implants, years ago, many people still opt for dentures as a viable form […]
The way in which we approach tooth replacement has changed significantly over the past few decades. In this time, patients who have replaced missing teeth with dental implants have experienced better restoration than is possible with dental bridges or dentures. Dental implant treatment is designed for the lifelong replacement of a missing tooth or teeth. […]