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Find Out About Gum Disease Treatment Cost
Gum disease is a terrible ailment that afflicts millions of smiles every year. Sadly, many people never seek treatment and live with painful, swollen, infected gums for years. However, many don’t know how gum disease can lead to other conditions threatening your general health, such as heart disease and cancer! If you’re looking for “affordable periodontics near me,” you’ve come to the right place! At Downtown Dental, Dr. Don Mungcal can reverse gum disease and restore your smile without extravagant costs!
Understanding Gum Disease
It’s important to note that gum disease doesn’t just threaten your mouth and oral health and can also impact your overall health. Research suggests that periodontal disease may have health effects extending beyond your mouth. The good news is that whether the disease is slowed, stopped, or made worse depends on how much you commit to caring for your gums and teeth moving forward. So, take care of your oral health daily to prevent further damage and improve your overall well-being.
Treating Gum Disease
Dr. Mungcal’s primary goal in treating gum disease is effectively managing and controlling the infection. The personalized treatment plan recommended will depend on the severity and extent of the disease. Consistent, proper daily care at home is essential for the success of any treatment approach. Additionally, we may suggest making specific changes to your lifestyle habits, such as quitting tobacco use, to enhance the treatment outcome.
Here are a few gum disease treatments:
Scaling and Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)
With a deep-cleaning technique called scaling and root planing, Dr. Mungcal will effectively remove plaque buildup from your teeth and gums. Scaling involves carefully removing tartar above and below your gum line, while root planing targets rough spots on your tooth root that harbor harmful bacteria.
Laser Treatment
Periodontal laser therapy is a state-of-the-art dental treatment that’s incredibly effective and much less invasive than traditional treatments. Dr. Mungcal can target the bacteria causing gum disease using advanced technology while reducing swelling and bleeding. Patients who undergo this treatment also recover faster and more comfortably, making laser therapy one of the best options for treating gum disease.
Antibiotic Therapy
Dr. Mungcal may prescribe powerful antibiotics to get your infection under control. They are often used in conjunction with other treatments.
Perio Protect Method®
The Perio Protect Method allows patients who have undergone gum disease treatment to maintain their results using an effective daily oral hygiene routine that can prevent reoccurrence and keep your smile healthy. The customized tray is designed for home use, making it much easier to keep your gums pink, healthy, and happy.
Heal Your Smile
Heal your smile today by calling Downtown Dental at 213-863-9464 to schedule your meeting with Dr. Mungcal.
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Dr. Ivan Chan
As the cornerstone and founder of Downtown Dental, Dr. Don Mungcal is a proactive and
exceptionally talented dentist who is determined to contribute to the health and wellbeing of his community by
attending to their dental care needs.
With over 28 years of experience and service, Dr. Mungcal makes it his responsibility to be the best version of himself by being his patients’ go-to point for any and all dental concerns. In addition to being meticulous in his work ethic, he is also an individual who understands development and change. He updates and informs himself constantly through various continuous educational programs that he undertakes. He also invests in the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide world-class dental services.
Dr. Mungcal graduated from UCLA and the University of the Pacific Dental School and is presently a member of several acclaimed medical associations, including the California Dental Society.
Dr. Tara Mavadat was always passionate about dentistry and is committed to helping patients achieve excellent oral health and beautiful smiles that last long. Having earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, she focuses on comprehensive general dentistry with an emphasis on preventive dentistry. Her primary goals are to provide comfort and quality as well as exceptional esthetic outcomes to every patient.
Dr. Ivan Chan is enthusiastic about dentistry and his patients' oral health and is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care. He is a highly skilled dentist who received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry.
Dr. Chan has extensive training in general dentistry. He focuses on creating lasting smiles while attempting to prevent gum disease and cavities. He looks forward to assisting you with all your needs while assuring you that your trust is always in good hands, regardless of your needs!
With over 28 years of experience and service, Dr. Mungcal makes it his responsibility to be the best version of himself by being his patients’ go-to point for any and all dental concerns. In addition to being meticulous in his work ethic, he is also an individual who understands development and change. He updates and informs himself constantly through various continuous educational programs that he undertakes. He also invests in the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide world-class dental services.
Dr. Mungcal graduated from UCLA and the University of the Pacific Dental School and is presently a member of several acclaimed medical associations, including the California Dental Society.
Dr. Tara Mavadat was always passionate about dentistry and is committed to helping patients achieve excellent oral health and beautiful smiles that last long. Having earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, she focuses on comprehensive general dentistry with an emphasis on preventive dentistry. Her primary goals are to provide comfort and quality as well as exceptional esthetic outcomes to every patient.
Dr. Ivan Chan is enthusiastic about dentistry and his patients' oral health and is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care. He is a highly skilled dentist who received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry.
Dr. Chan has extensive training in general dentistry. He focuses on creating lasting smiles while attempting to prevent gum disease and cavities. He looks forward to assisting you with all your needs while assuring you that your trust is always in good hands, regardless of your needs!