Dental health Archives | Page 16 of 25 | Marcos Ortega DDS

Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral cancer

Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate for […]

Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.

Dental health, General Dentistry

You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it done. But at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we have a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as brushing […]

Your Smile Says Keep Trying!

Beautiful Smile, Dental health, General Dentistry

This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. This […]

Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health

Dental health, Sedation Dentistry

Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Marcos Ortega DDS in Hillcrest San Diego we can help people do something about it. […]

Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore

Dental health, Oral cancer, Oral Health

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 […]

9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease

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 […]

Dental health

contact us