Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the […]
Dental Implants
Information about dental implants and tooth restoration
Dental Implants Change Lives
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. We love helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. That might be thought […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a […]
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
Categories: Dental Implants, Dentures
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. Now there is a better option than conventional dentures: implant-supported dentures from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Conventional dentures rest against the gums. They can irritate soft tissue, and make breathing, eating, tasting […]
Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can be used to replace one or several teeth, or even anchor a set of dentures. They look and function like natural teeth. Does that sound too good to be true? You’ve probably heard some dental implant hype. Bite and chew like normal! Implant-supported dentures don’t […]
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego may not take as long as you think. Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. We can usually restore missing teeth with just a […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose conventional dentures. But there is a better, state-of-the-art alternative at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first. But the mouth changes […]
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their […]
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
One of the biggest disadvantages to traditional dentures is a reduced ability to bite and chew food. The reason for this is that they are so unstable in the mouth. Increased stability one of the reasons that implant-supported dentures from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego are a better option. Traditional dentures are unstable because […]
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. The process for getting an implant can take several months, but don’t let that discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. It’s not a drawback; it is indicative of the permanent nature of an implant. The Dental Implant Timeline […]
