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 […]
Dental Crowns
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 […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. This is understandable. It may have broken or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. […]
Schedule Your Coronation

We treat all of our patients royally here at Marcos Ortega DDS, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near San Diego, Marcos Ortega DDS is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant in San Diego

When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a difficult choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by completing a root canal or to extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant in San Diego. There are several factors that affect this choice. These include […]
How Long Do Dental Crowns in San Diego Last?

Endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns in San Diego, sometimes called caps, in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured. A crown can also correct bite misalignments and it’s usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]