Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we assure you that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends. “Wait a […]
Dental health
Been A While Since You’ve Visited The Dentist?
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, we invite you to give us a call to schedule one. Communication is one of our biggest […]
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental exam in a while, give us a call at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Consider these important reasons for having regular cleanings and checkups: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prevent dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
A question from the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure; all while the patient is just a participant? It […]
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, […]
Why Look For The Seal?
Here’s a reminder from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found […]
Is Mouthwash A Must?
There are many different types of mouthwash on the market. Some tout germ-killing abilities, others emphasize fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we ask: will they meet your oral care needs? Many people wonder if […]
Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Many people believe that bad breath is linked to poor brushing. The truth is that there are many causes. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can help you identify the cause of bad breath, and discuss how to cure it. Your diet dramatically affects your breath. Because digestion begins the moment foods […]
5 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, […]
Choosing A Toothbrush
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can’t do enough to stress the importance of dental health. It’s more than having healthy teeth and gums: the link between dental health and overall health is by now well-established. This means that brushing and flossing your teeth each and every day, without fail, is essential […]
