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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 […]
Losing your teeth can be detrimental to your oral hygiene, self-confidence, appearance, and overall health. Missing teeth means no stimulation for your mouth and jawbone, which is essential for proper oral health. Bone density will decrease and leave your mouth sore and without the strength it needs. This can also stop people from flashing their […]
No matter how well you keep up with your oral care, wear and tear will take its toll on your mouth. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing will keep your mouth healthy and clean, but as the years pass, injuries will occur, teeth may crack or fall out, and a non-regular regiment of dental appointments might catch […]
Do you often wake up with an aching head, neck, jaw, or shoulders? Have you tried changing pillows and sleeping positions, only to find that the persistent pain remains? For many men and women, soreness in the face, jaw, and head are daily experiences caused by temporomandibular joint dysfunction, also known as TMJ disorder or […]
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, approximately half of American adults suffer from periodontitis, or gum disease. While the oral health effects of gum disease are serious, research also shows us that untreated periodontitis can lead to a variety of systemic conditions that are even more severe. At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA, […]
A healthy, naturally luminous smile is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable assets you can possess. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy a gorgeous set of flawless teeth. Stains, chips, cracks, and other common aesthetic flaws can rob your smile of its brilliance, but we can help. At Downtown Dental in […]
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. […]
When your tooth is pounding and it hurts to even think, the last thing you want to worry about is the cost of a root canal. Dr. Don Mungcal of Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA believes that getting the necessary treatment for dental issues, such as a root canal, is key to the health […]
Just hearing the term “root canal” can send some into a mild state of anxiety. This procedure has been associated with pain and fear. Some are so apprehensive about this treatment that they avoid visiting the dentist altogether. The irony of this is that avoiding dental care is precisely what can lead to root canal […]