There are valuable new developments in dentistry: stronger materials, improved techniques, more effective diagnostic methods, and more precise instruments. Combine them with the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain: Improved painkillers, lasers, and cutting-edge […]
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Orthodontic Options
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
Orthodontics is focused on aligning the upper and lower teeth into an ideal bite. There are various orthodontic options on the market. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we offer clear braces. Clear braces bring your teeth into proper alignment but make orthodontic treatment less conspicuous. The proper name for them is “aligners.” […]
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Invisalign, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening
Teeth that are damaged or misshapen can really detract from your smile, but thanks to cosmetic dentistry from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, you can do something about these and other issues. There are fixes for nearly any tooth problem! Some of the most popular and effective procedures include: Dental Veneers: Porcelain veneers […]
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. First, we understand how severe dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the […]
Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Many people believe that bad breath is linked to poor brushing. The truth is that there are many causes. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can help you identify the cause of bad breath, and discuss how to cure it. Your diet dramatically affects your breath. Because digestion begins the moment foods […]
Considering Dentures? Read This First!
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it […]
Looking for a Long-Term Tooth Whitening Solution?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a whitening product without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we see patients with these problems every day. The goods news? You don’t have to live with a subpar smile. Porcelain veneers can transform your teeth and create […]
5 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, […]
Choosing A Toothbrush
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can’t do enough to stress the importance of dental health. It’s more than having healthy teeth and gums: the link between dental health and overall health is by now well-established. This means that brushing and flossing your teeth each and every day, without fail, is essential […]
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
When people think about improving their smiles with cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers are a popular option. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, veneers correct flaws and leave you with a magnificent smile. What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic or composite resin. We custom fit veneers one at […]
