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Your Los Angeles dentist uses crowns and bridges for long-lasting function

  • Dr Don Mungcal
  • Dental Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and bridges for long-lasting function in Los Angeles, CA

Dental crowns and bridges have been common forms of restorative treatment for decades. Even these often-used prosthetics have undergone significant changes throughout the course of dental history. Crowns, which are used to cap teeth that have been weakened by damage or disease, can now be made out of a variety of materials, where they were once formed only of gold or metal alloy. In our Los Angeles dental practice, we craft crowns using CEREC technology.

Dental bridges are used as a treatment for missing teeth, whether lost naturally or extracted. As you would expect, a bridge is an appliance that fills the gap left by a lost tooth. It is important to address this condition, even if the gap is located in the back of the mouth, because teeth will gradually shift, posing a threat to the attractiveness of the smile.

To restore chewing function and beauty to the smile, a bridge is put into place between the teeth on each side of the gap. These teeth, through bridgework, become anchors that stabilize the artificial tooth, called a pontic. Dr. Mungcal has years of training and experience in placing dental bridges, and begins the design process by making impressions of the prepared anchor teeth. A mold of these teeth is used in the dental lab, where two crowns are made and fused to an artificial tooth, which lies in the middle.

Due to the structure of the dental bridge, and the skill with which anchor teeth are prepared and fitted with crowns, this appliance can last for years with effective oral hygiene and regular dental care. It is important to maintain good brushing and flossing habits around a dental bridge to prevent cavity formation or gum disease around crowned teeth.

Dental implants are another common form of tooth replacement today. Ideal in most situations, implants may not be possible for every patient. When tooth replacement is necessary, Dr. Mungcal will discuss the details of various options, and restore your smile to its most functional state, using a dental bridge when most suitable.

If you need tooth replacement to restore your smile, we have solutions that will work for you. Contact our downtown Los Angeles dental office for your consultation.

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  • Dr. Don Mungcal

    Dr. Don Mungcal

  • Dr. Tara Mavadat

    Dr. Tara Mavadat

  • Dr. Ivan Chan

    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!

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