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, […]
General Dentistry
Information about general dentistry procedures and oral health
Why Trust Your Smile to Marcos Ortega?
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 […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel – the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial and […]
General and Family Dentistry in San Diego
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 […]
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
It’s no secret that many dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA , we encourage all our patients to see their dentist regularly. This way, you can prevent more uncomfortable dental procedures, […]
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Some people […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and […]
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in […]
Toothache Relief at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
There is never a good time to have a toothache. The sensation can be anything from a dull ache to sharp pain. It might be throbbing and persistent, or only there when you bite into something. You may need immediate attention, and if you do, Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is your go-to […]
