In this blog post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we are taking the time to answer a common question: “What exactly are veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Dental veneers are thin shells made from medical-grade ceramic or composite resin. They are custom-made for each patient and are used to […]
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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. […]
Spotlight-Ready Smiles

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 […]
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color

Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can fix that. Tooth enamel is a little like skin. It has pores that can […]
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say

When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, like the teeth whitening at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, it’s natural to want to see the dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say about common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. The ADA advises […]
It Doesn’t Take Long To Beautify Your Smile

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

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 […]
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 […]
3 Smart Smile Solutions

San Diego dentist, Dr. Marcos Ortega, provides the latest in high-comfort cosmetic dentistry treatments. He is dedicated to providing his patients with the latest advances in cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry and general dentistry. Thinking of a smile makeover? – 3 innovative procedures used in smile redesigns: Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. […]