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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 […]
I have been caring for the people of this city since 1992. Each day we see the tremendous impact that healthy, attractive smiles have on their emotional and physical well-being. It is never too late for a patient to have that experience. That is one of the reasons we encourage them to consider orthodontics. Cost […]
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 must bring identifiable value to the lives of my patients in the Los Angeles area. Pinhole gum rejuvenation is a great […]
It is easy to think of visiting the dentist as just a routine appointment, or something you must 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 use current technologies and treatment techniques […]
An ethical dentist applies concern for aesthetics to virtually every procedure. We want to reinstate the attractiveness of my patients’ smiles, as well as their chewing function, each time a restoration is performed. However, we get very excited about the opportunity to transform a healthy smile with cosmetic dentistry for patients in Los Angeles, California. We see the […]
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 […]
A bright white smile makes a terrific first impression. It is a daily confidence booster, too. Patients often ask, “What is the best teeth whitening method?” At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, we know there is no one-size-fits-all teeth whitening solution. The best teeth whitening method for you is the one that works with your […]
Downtown Dental offers an alternative to traditional braces with clear braces by Invisalign. People who live or work in the Los Angeles area are invited to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mungcal to have their teeth alignment issues evaluated for this unique orthodontic therapy. Invisalign is not appropriate for all patients or all conditions, but […]
Gum disease is a condition that exists in various stages. It is fairly common; it is estimated that as many as half of adult Americans have some stage of the disease. But what is gum disease? Gum disease begins with an initial stage of gum inflammation, known as gingivitis. This form of gum disease may […]