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What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

Once one of our patients at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? It’s difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the […]

Replace A Missing Tooth With A Durable Dental Implant

Dental Implants, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, and with good reason. One implant can support an artificial tooth; multiple implants can anchor a full dental arch. Dental implants are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. An implant is an artificial tooth root that is […]

We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Marcos Ortega DDS we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth, a dental […]

Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, General Dentistry

What’s the difference between a tooth implant and a crown? The relationship between a dental implant and a crown can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. Let’s clear up the confusion. 1. A tooth implant can function as a foundation for a crown. […]

Smile Makeovers: First Things First

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Smile Makeover

Hello, I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their San Diego dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him […]

Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentures

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth […]

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