There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified […]
General Dentistry
Information about general dentistry procedures and oral health
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
During a dental checkup at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses […]
Floss Pick Facts For San Diego
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your […]
Our Top Priority At Marcos Ortega DDS In San Diego
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, our top priority has always been our patients, and nothing is ever going to change that. Not only do we want want each one of you to enjoy excellent dental health, we want you to have a positive experience in our office. What do we mean by a […]
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile
For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help with sedation dentistry. To be […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we want the best possible dental health for all of our patients. That means regular checkups at our office, but there’s plenty you can do at home, too. 1.Do… remember you are just clearing the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time […]
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. The plaque process goes something like […]
