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Are All Clear Aligners Alike?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, General Dentistry

If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular benefit is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of individuals have straightened their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were introduced. We’re here to help with […]

Toothache? Broken Braces? Knocked-Out Tooth?

Dental health, General Dentistry

Let’s consider three dental issues that may require immediate treatment. Toothache Most of us experience a toothache at some point in our lives. Even one day with oral pain can seem like an eternity. A toothache could be a symptom of an abscess. If an abscess progresses, it can destroy the root of the tooth. […]

Do Your Teeth Overlap? What’s the Best Way to Fix Them?

Dental Consultation, Dental health

Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. While overlapping teeth are not always necessary to fix, an individual’s appearance can be improved by correcting the condition. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth […]

The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859

About Our Office, Dental health

Hello, thank you for visiting the Marcos Ortega DDS blog. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing first rate dental care since 1986. Today’s message is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this […]

Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary

Dental health, General Dentistry

Many San Diego residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason people are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you […]

47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

A recent CDC report provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women […]

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