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What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high […]

Dental Breakthroughs On The Horizon

Dental health, General Dentistry

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we use the latest proven dental technology to provide our patients with quality dentistry. In addition, we keep up-to-date on the most recent research that is propelling the industry forward. Here are some of the intriguing dental technologies currently being studied and tested: Fill and Heal: Bioactive […]

5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth

General Dentistry, Oral Health

Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid chewing on hard things. Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware […]

Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing

Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Implant Dentistry

Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a […]

The 4 Stages of Gum Disease

General Dentistry, Oral Health, Uncategorized

Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware […]

The Five Stages of a Cavity

General Dentistry, Oral Health, Uncategorized

In this message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we discuss something about cavities you might not know. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is not entirely true. In the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Here are the five stages […]

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