Family Dentistry

Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, […]

Here’s a reminder from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found […]

There are many different types of mouthwash on the market. Some tout germ-killing abilities, others emphasize fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we ask: will they meet your oral care needs? Many people wonder if […]

Parent should brush their children’s teeth until the child has enough manual dexterity to do a good job on their own. Our experience at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is that age six or seven is about right. When that day finally arrives, you want to be sure your youngster is, in fact, […]

Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA twice a year. Your dental […]

When you do an Internet search for a dentist, you may comes across the terms “family dentist” and “general dentist.” You mean there’s a difference? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we’re going to explain. There is indeed a difference, but it’s a subtle one. The main differenced is in the age of […]