At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, many of our new patients come to us on the recommendation of a current patient. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is pleased with our care, it is […]
General Dentistry
Information about general dentistry procedures and oral health
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less likely […]
Save Your Breath
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the […]
7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Anyone with chronic bad breath understands the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. As unpleasant as it is, rest assured we can help at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. There are several possible causes for bad breath, some that you may overlook: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum […]
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate for […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it done. But at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we have a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as brushing […]
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. This […]
Dead Or Just Sick?
Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded of this when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At Marcos Ortega […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with […]
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental health. […]
