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The most comprehensive gum disease treatment offered in Los Angeles
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene practices will go a long way in preventing gum disease. Despite these efforts, various strains of bacteria may sometimes still live in a person’s mouth and cause gums to become inflamed or infected. To eliminate certain bacteria types from a person’s mouth, targeted treatment may be necessary. To help combat harmful bacteria that contribute to gum disease, Dr. Don Mungcal maintains an array of useful tools in his Los Angeles practice. Some dentists and periodontists have a basic plan of action that they follow for every patient when gum disease is diagnosed. At Downtown Dental, a patient is treated to individualized care in order to halt progression and remedy the issue using the least invasive methods possible.
Testing is available that allows us to determine what is specifically is at work in the patient’s mouth. Once this has been established, antibiotics can be prescribed to destroy it. Other providers may not offer this, and instead turn immediately to procedural solutions. While some improvement may be experienced initially, the bacteria remain and go back to work to continue the path of destruction. It is easy to understand how we are able to achieve satisfactory outcomes in the fight against gum disease.
Hands-on methods will be combined with antibiotic treatment based on need. Once again, we have multiple choices so that we can tailor an individuated treatment plan for the patient. Scaling and planing, and laser therapy, may be used to gently improve gum health. Yet at this point, we still don’t leave a patient defenseless. We go a step further to offer the PerioProtect Method to a patient where it is deemed beneficial to ensure continued health.
Why would you risk the impact of less than the best treatment for gum disease? Call to schedule an appointment for routine care with Downtown Dental, where your gum health is evaluated at each appointment. We encourage a call to us if you notice any bleeding, swelling, redness, or gum irritation, so that you may be seen promptly. When you choose us, you’ll be partnered to receive the best in care that won’t allow gum disease to invade and destroy your health.
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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!