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Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?

Dental Emergency, Dental health, Teeth Facts

You’ve probably heard that COVID-19 can cause patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. But let’s consider other oral dilemmas connected to COVID-19, and how we can increase patient comfort. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A team of Brazilian scientists led by University of […]

Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings

Dental Emergency, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Superficial cuts in the skin vanish without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego […]

Is A Loose Tooth A Dental Emergency?

About Our Office, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Uncategorized

When they are properly cared for, adult teeth can last a lifetime. If you get a loose adult tooth it is a sign that something is going on, and you should call us at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA right away. There are a number of reasons why a permanent, adult tooth can […]

Marcos Ortega DDS Treats 3 Urgent Dental Issues

Dental Emergency, Dental health

Our mouth and teeth work hard for us. Consider how much they experience day after day. It’s not surprising that occasionally problems arise. In an urgent situation, remember that Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego offers emergency dentistry. Here are three of the most common urgent care issues: 1. Abscessed Tooth An abscess is a […]

The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Gum Disease

The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. It’s main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continuously produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a […]

9 Things To Know About CEREC Crowns

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Emergency

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 […]

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