Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and appealing smile, start early. Really early. We recommend a child’s first dental visit when their first tooth erupts. An early check is the first step in preventing issues and […]
General Dentistry
Information about general dentistry procedures and oral health
5 Simple Ways To Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair, especially if you need emergency dental care. Today’s post in the Marcos Ortega DDS San Diego dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard things. People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego looks at getting and keepinng dental health. When Benjamin Franklin said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” nearly three hundred years ago, he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to much of modern life, particularly dental health. Keeping […]
Here’s Why You Should Visit The Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign, Smile Makeover
At Marcos Ortega DDS, your premier general and cosmetic dentistry practice in the San Diego area, we firmly believe that visits to the dentist are a vital part of your personal health. Wondering why? Well, teeth won’t stay healthy without consistent dental visits. From the obvious functional utility to the important cosmetic nature of teeth, you literally can’t […]
15 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Teeth
San Diego dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS has been helping patients with cutting edge dental technology for more than 26 years now. Let’s just say he knows a lot about teeth! How much do you know about your pearly whites? Here are 15 fun facts about teeth!
Gum Health in San Diego Affects Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
At Marcos Ortega DDS, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth but also with how it influences your complete physical well-being and gum health in San Diego. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to San Diego residents with diabetes as well […]
Think You May Have a Cavity in San Diego?
Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of […]
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation in San Diego
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or cavities? Then call Marcos Ortega DDS for a dental consultation in San Diego. In today’s post, we’ll go over 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is […]
Advanced General Dentistry in San Diego: Inlay vs. Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or an onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Restorations with General Dentistry in San Diego Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit […]
Connection Between Filtered Water And Oral Health in San Diego
A simple way for San Diego residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their drink of choice. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Tap Water Isn’t As Bad As You Think […]
