- Dental ExaminationThe first thing your Los Angeles dentist will do during your emergency dental appointment for toothache pain relief is determine exactly what’s causing your tooth pain. This may require just a regular dental exam or it may call for x-rays. Most of the problems that cause toothaches are unseen and can include...
- X-rays
- Oral Cancer ScreeningOral cancer screening: During this brief but critical exam, your dentist will check all the soft tissues in your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. This disease is not easily noticed by the untrained eye but when caught early by your dentist it is highly treatable and can be life-saving.
- Teeth CleaningGum disease strikes more than half of all American adults. This infection does not go away without professional dental intervention. If you suspect that you have early stages of gingivitis or if you are living with full-blown periodontal disease, reach out to Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA, to get help from Dr. Don Mungcal and his experienced team. You can have a healthy mouth again after deep teeth cleaning.
- Dental SealantsIf you have a cavity you will know it – myth. Mild tooth decay has no symptoms; sensitivity begins to occur when the tooth decay is already causing damage to the nerve. Today’s dentistry prevents tooth decay with sealants and other conservative methods.
- Fillings
- VeneersDental veneers – Dental veneers provide our patients with a fast, convenient way to recreate their smile to be brighter, straighter, and uniform. Veneers can be placed onto teeth to disguise issues such as poor shape, discoloration, gaps, chips, cracks, and much more. These thin sheets of porcelain material can be completed in just a few office visits. Made to your exact specifications, veneers can transform your smile into the one of your dreams.
- CrownsDental crowns are one of the most versatile dental procedures available. Both cosmetic and restorative in nature, this durable and long-lasting treatment can fix teeth and make them look better at the same time. At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, we use natural-looking dental crowns to repair, correct, conceal, and upgrade our patients’ smiles.
- BridgesA dental bridge is aptly named because it creates a bridge between two teeth to fill the space left by a missing tooth. Here’s how it works...
- Dental BondingDental bonding: Suffering from a small surface break may seem negligible, not worth addressing, but it’s so important to take every bit of dental damage seriously. Dental bonding quickly and easily fixes a break like this in a non-invasive way for a cosmetic and functional repair.
- Restorative DentistryIf your teeth are deteriorating, you have ongoing mouth pain, or you are missing teeth, these problems can all be corrected. Full-mouth reconstruction consists of a series of customized, targeted dental procedures designed to restore your oral health. At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, we give our patients strong teeth and clean gums through restorative dentistry, so they have a healthy, beautiful, pain-free smile.
- Root Canal TreatmentPain, swelling, sensitivity, pressure, these are all signs that may tell you that a root canal is in order. More directly, they are symptoms of a problem located in the inner chamber of a tooth. Often, infection in pulp tissue results from a cavity that has been left untreated. As bacteria move inward, these microorganisms destroy healthy tissue. The good news is that pulp is not a necessity for fully developed teeth. Removing pulp in the root canal procedure eliminates infection and pain and allows us to preserve the natural tooth structure.
- Deep CleaningTreatment for gum disease begins with a deep cleaning. Typically, root planing and scaling are used to scrape away the build-up around the gumline, but most patients find this treatment unpleasant. In fact, knowing that this is the only treatment option keeps some people from even approaching their dentist for help.
- DenturesWhen you want a permanent solution to replace missing teeth, dental implants from Downtown Dental in Los Angeles are a strong, long-lasting, natural-looking dental restoration. With dental implants, it is possible to replace one or multiple missing teeth, avoid the drawbacks of dentures, and have a secure smile that is customized just for you.
- Dental ImplantsEvery dental implant surgery is unique because the procedure differs depending on the state of a person’s teeth and gums. While there are some steps common to every dental implant procedure, there are also factors that vary the dental implants cost tremendously, including...
- Oral Surgery
- Gum SurgeryOne of its many uses is in treating periodontal disease. It can be used to eliminate infection, and perform gum surgery without a scalpel. There is little to no bleeding, pain, or swelling involved. Waterlase treatment takes less time than traditional methods, and rarely requires anesthesia.
- Tooth ExtractionsTooth extraction: Tooth extractions are the worst-case scenario for toothache pain relief. If there are no other dental restorations that can fix the problem, an extraction will be necessary. If your tooth pain is coming from a wisdom tooth, that extraction is necessary and routine, and the tooth does not have to be replaced.
- OrthodonticsTMJ treatment appliances through the Los Angeles dental office of Downtown Dental are an alternative to other more invasive treatments such as restorations and orthodontics, which can help realign the jaw and bite to reduce the problems associated with TMJ.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsThere are many dental insurance plans that cover Invisalign treatment, just like they cover other orthodontic interventions. Whether Invisalign and insurance will work out for you depends on what kind of insurance you have, what coverage you pay for, and what your diagnosis is. At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA, we help our patients understand their benefits, so they know whether Invisalign is an option.
- BracesInvisible braces are subtle, easy to wear, easy to take care of, and seamlessly fit into your lifestyle. Here are just some of the other benefits...
- Teeth WhiteningHave you ever met someone and wondered how they got such amazingly white teeth? Sometimes these results come with a big price — their comfort! Dr. Don Mungcal offers Los Angeles patients safe, effective alternatives to harsh teeth whitening techniques that can cause sensitivity and pain.
- Cosmetic DentistryMaribel is the Office Manager here at Downtown Dental; she graduated from the Concorde Institute in 2000 as a Registered Dental Assistant. Maribel has over 15 years of dental experience and ensures every patient receives only the best treatment. Her dental background includes a variety of courses from the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, training in sleep apnea, dental photography and numerous advanced courses. Maribel specializes in coordinating dental services to fit patient’s needs, desires, and budget.
- General DentistryBorn in Hong Kong and moved to Sacramento when he was 9, Dr. Ivan Chan is passionate about dentistry and his patients’ oral health. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. After, he moved to San Francisco where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. Dr. Chan is well trained in comprehensive general dentistry. He emphasizes on building long-lasting smiles while preventing cavities and gum disease.