There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Marcos Ortega right away and get on with life. Dr. Marcos Ortega at Marcos Ortega DDS can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even crowns […]
Dental Emergency
Protect San Diego Kids’ Teeth With Custom Mouthguards

Marcos Ortega DDS has been offering family, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dentistry to the people of San Diego since 1986.
Tooth Knocked Out? Call Us ASAP!

A dental emergency may sound like a catastrophe to many San Diego area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile.
Aching Jaw In San Diego?

If you have suffered an injury to your jaw, we offer emergency dentistry to our San Diego area patients.
Tooth Ache Pain The Size of San Diego

Around San Diego, the most common causes of a tooth ache include tooth infection, decay, injury, and loss of a tooth. Tooth pain can also occur after a tooth has been extracted, or after an oral surgery involving anything from a tooth or your jawbone.
The Dangers of Oral Piercing

Infection, tooth damage, prolonged bleeding and swelling, and gum recession are just a few of the dangers and risks of oral piercings. See your San Diego dentist before deciding on oral piercings, or call Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS, for a consultation if you already have damage.
San Diego Dental Emergencies

Many people will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a dental crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, see your San Diego dentist as soon as possible!