Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental? […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game
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 Change Lives
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?
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
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 […]
