This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the […]
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9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with […]
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to really change the way you look? Long hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the area? What about a visit to Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego for professional teeth whitening? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results. […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental health. […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Checkups at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego include a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this sobering […]
A Noteworthy Dental Experience
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we make each appointment a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using […]
Spotlight-Ready Smiles
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
A mouth full of unattractive teeth can distract from anyone’s appearance. But a spotlight-ready smile, like what you can get with cosmetic dentistry from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can bring you increased satisfaction and confidence in your social interactions. Cosmetic dentistry is that branch of dental science that creates positive changes to your […]
Smile Like You Mean It!
Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help with advanced cosmetic dentistry. There are many reasons a someone could be […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]
Let’s Make A Plan
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile comes down to making a plan and sticking to […]
