Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must identify which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when done correctly. Success depends on many factors. A key decision is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to […]
What If My California Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Braces?
Some dental insurance companies don’t cover orthodontics. This doesn’t make sense to orthodontists. Straightening teeth can prevent expensive dental problems. These include tooth decay, treatment for bite problems, and gingivitis (gum disease). We all know that dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what is best for the patient. However, you shouldn’t give […]
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the San Diego area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free […]
Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]
Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?
65 percent of men and women who detect wisdom teeth notice them in their late teens or early twenties. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we help our teen patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom teeth often extracted? There are several reasons… 1. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. 2. Most jaws […]
Look Younger By Straightening Your Teeth
Today’s post is for people in their golden years who want to enhance their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many perks to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however. […]