This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the […]
Dental health
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental health. […]
Let’s Make A Plan
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile comes down to making a plan and sticking to […]
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is about proper nutrition and dental health. Your diet can affect your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods provide an environment that can prohibit inflammation and infection. Vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts are the ideal choices for oral health. Calcium-fortified beverages, milk, […]
A Proud Dental Practice
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we are proud to provide our community with the best dental care possible. It’s a lot of work to run a dental office, but it’s an important function. We are commmitted to excellence in what we do. It is by now well-established that your dental health is linked […]
Focusing On The Top 3 At Marcos Ortega DDS
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified […]
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
During a dental checkup at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses […]
Floss Pick Facts For San Diego
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your […]
