Tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in San Diego California. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for your oral health, overall well-being, and quality of […]
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 […]
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
We fill a lot of cavities at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way, and we really stress preventative dentistry as the key […]
Think You May Have a Cavity in San Diego?
Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of […]
Replace Old Dental Fillings in Hillcrest
Superficial cuts in the skin vanish without a trace, infections are eradicated 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 strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry. […]