At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego our patients are the focus of everything we do. Patient satisfaction means everything, because when our patients are satisfied we know we’re doing things right. Any time we do a checkup on a patient, we are as thorough as possible. We never rush you through an appointment. For […]
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What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Once one of our patients at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? It’s difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the […]
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile
For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help with sedation dentistry. To be […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of […]
Royalty At Marcos Ortega DDS
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth from falling apart or breaking. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego have have placed a lot of dental crowns […]
It Doesn’t Take Long To Beautify Your Smile
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry by restoring cracked or discolored teeth, by straightening them, or even by replacing those that are missing. We all want to have the best possible smiles, but cosmetic dentistry is more than just appearance. Straight teeth are easier to care […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we want the best possible dental health for all of our patients. That means regular checkups at our office, but there’s plenty you can do at home, too. 1.Do… remember you are just clearing the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct […]
The Importance of Straight Teeth as a Professional
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Invisalign
If you have always wanted to have straighter teeth but are put off by the idea of wearing metal braces, clear braces at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego are for you. Having a straight and healthy smile can say a lot about a person. It says: You care about your smile You want to […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time […]
Sparkling Smiles With Safe Bleaching
Sparkling smiles are more attractive than dull and yellow ones: you won’t get much disagreement there. Everybody likes to see a pleasing smile, and having beautiful teeth is also good for your self esteem. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we create sparkling smiles every day with cosmetic dentistry. Unfortunately our teeth lose their […]
