If you have ever wondered how cosmetic dentistry could improve your smile, give us a call at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA and let’s talk about it. Maybe you have a tooth that’s been chipped since middle school, or a gap between your front teeth that’s been there since forever. Or maybe your […]
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
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 […]
Royalty At Marcos Ortega DDS
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 […]
Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?
What’s the difference between a tooth implant and a crown? The relationship between a dental implant and a crown can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. Let’s clear up the confusion. 1. A tooth implant can function as a foundation for a crown. […]
9 Things To Know About CEREC Crowns
CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” The “chairside” refers to the dentist’s chair. What is CEREC? Dental practices with CEREC technology have a state-of-the-art milling machine that fabricates tooth restorations CEREC dentists use CAD/CAM software to create custom crowns that fit perfectly CEREC crowns are designed, manufactured, and placed in the same […]