Hello San Diego visitors, welcome to Marcos Ortega DDS. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in San Diego: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of people, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the […]
Dental Implants
Information about dental implants and tooth restoration
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Many men and women know that a permanent tooth implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a less expensive option than having numerous implants while still providing many benefits as compared to conventional dentures. Today’s article answers the […]
You Know It When You See It
You may not be able to articulate why all the characteristics blend in perfect harmony. We’re talking about a beautiful smile. At Marcos Ortega DDS, beautiful smiles are our specialty. We provide tooth implants and other cosmetic dental procedures for complete smile makeovers. You may be surprised at how many design elements Dr. Ortega must […]
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
Some individuals are fortunate to experience the rewards of growing older. Maturity and wisdom. Increased financial stability. More free time for family, hobbies, or travel. And last but not least: grandchildren! Gaps In Your Smile? Anyone over sixty knows that aging isn’t always a picnic, however. Physical problems can lower the quality of life. Dental […]
Innovative Implants For Confident Smiles
Many individuals have experienced an improvement in self-confidence with a dental implant treatment at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping individuals dramatically improve their smile and overall self-assurance. We Offer The Latest Implant Options We provide the latest dental implants to correct dental problems and restore teeth. In addition […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were in elementary school.) At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help your missing tooth problem. If […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants
Today’s blog post from Marcos Ortega, DDS, focuses on missing teeth and dental implants. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins […]
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Categories: Dental Implants
Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a a dental implant? There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant placement in one procedure and at the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is here to help. Let’s talk about the benefits of same day extraction and implant replacement. You retain […]
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is about caring for a dental implant. Before you got an implant, hopefully, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. If you wore dentures, you should have been cleaning them with a denture paste and brushing the soft tissues in your […]
Are Dental Implants Too Expensive?
Perhaps you have considered dental implants, but think the price is too steep. That’s a persistent misconception about implants: they’re too pricey. Let’s talk about the cost of dental implants, one of our many dentistry options available at Marcos Ortega DDS, your premier general and cosmetic dentistry provider in the San Diego area. Look At The […]
