Are dental implants in San Diego worthy of the investment? Absolutely! A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth. The actual dental implant material is typically made of titanium. A post is surgically placed into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post meshes […]
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Information about dental implants and tooth restoration
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant in San Diego?
Dr. Marcos Ortega in San Diego, California believes every patient deserves a remarkable smile. Today’s post will focus on the preparation needed for a dental implant. Consider calling 619-717-8459 today for your own personal consultation and to receive one-on-one information specific to your needs. What is a Dental Implant? Simply stated, a dental implant in San Diego is […]
Missing Teeth in San Diego? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
If you have missing teeth in San Diego due to cavities, injury, or other reasons, there is hope for you. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there’s nothing to worry about. Even if your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there’s hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Cosmetic […]
Hate Your Dentures in San Diego?
Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Many local dentists are claiming that dental implant dentures in San Diego can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration? Examining the Facts of Dental Implant Anchored Dentures in San Diego Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to […]
Go Back In Time With Dental Implants in San Diego
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and take back that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants in San Diego, you can! For most patients, dental implants in San Diego are the optimal replacement for […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant in San Diego
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a difficult choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by completing a root canal or to extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant in San Diego. There are several factors that affect this choice. These include […]
A Healthy, Beautiful Smile: Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego
It’s easy to get complacent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we remind you that committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and improve your quality of life, and that cosmetic dentistry can repair the effects of neglect. Brushing Good: Brush teeth once a day. Better: Brush […]
New Life For Teeth: Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego
Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. With cosmetic dentistry from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, there are lots of ways. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any […]
Restorative Dentistry in San Diego
This post looks at one of the miracles of modern science: restorative dentistry. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we define this as restoring your teeth to a healthy, functional, pleasing condition. Say you were a biomedical engineer working in dentistry before the advent of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation […]
Dental Crowns in San Diego: Get The Royal Treatment
In need of a dental crown? At Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide the dental care you need with exceptional service you deserve. At our San Diego practice, you’ll always get the royal treatment. A dental crown is a covering for a tooth that has been damaged and/or worked on. Shaped like a tooth and placed […]
