Many San Diego dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they decided on composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched exactly to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in conventional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether […]
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the San Diego area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free […]
Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get a dental implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions commonly asked about tooth implants and airport […]
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?
Today’s post is for people who have decided to replace a tooth with a dental implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to perform the procedure. This is a critical decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad choice […]
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is about the cost of dental implants. You can’t buy them at Costco. You can’t compare price tags on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s site. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the price depends on many […]
