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 […]
General Dentistry
Information about general dentistry procedures and oral health
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 […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
In this blog post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we examine saliva, and its role in your dental health. Don’t be squeamish! Saliva is mostly water. No surprise there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is […]
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
We fill a lot of cavities at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way, and we really stress preventative dentistry as the key […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we use white fillings that let you keep your natural tooth color. If you […]
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
For most of us, getting a cavity filled is not exactly a highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling […]
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. […]
