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Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?

Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]

Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After

Dental Implants, Dentures, Family Dentistry

Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. […]

What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

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. […]

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