Today’s dental technology has solved the issue of bothersome loose-fitting dentures with a wonderful tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to […]
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
I have incredible news for San Diego residents with missing teeth: Dentures have evolved!
Implant-anchored or implant-supported dentures are far superior than traditional dentures for many patients.
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants
Today, San Diego dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than both traditional dentures and dental bridges. A tooth implant provides the total package, so to speak. An implant replaces the visible part of the tooth and – this is key – also the root.
More Valuable Than a Diamond
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in San Diego at a time where there is a permanent replacement […]
Attention San Diego: Replace Your Dental Bridge Before You Lose Teeth
Hello San Diego visitors, welcome to Marcos Ortega DDS. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in San Diego: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of San Diego dental patients, they are not problem free. Many California people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around […]
Water Fluoridation In California Prevents Tooth Decay
We provide exceptional dental care in San Diego for all members of the family including general and cosmetic dentistry. Mention any concerns you may have about water fluoridation to Dr. Ortega.