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. […]
Tooth Knocked Out? Call 619-295-4545 ASAP!
It 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. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be saved. The most important things for patients […]
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. Call us at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. You may need emergency dental care. In the meantime, this is what to do: THERE ARE THREE STEPS: […]
Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients. We want to raise awareness of the importance of athletic mouth protection. Patients should think of custom mouthguards as a critical part of their protective gear. Did you know- over 5 million teeth are knocked out per year? Many of […]
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?
We hope you never suffer a serious dental emergency. However, accidents do happen and we at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego want you to know that if and when they do, we’re available to help. Please consider calling our office if you or your family member is ever in need of emergency dental care […]
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic With Marcos Ortega DDS
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 […]
