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Swollen Gums?

If you are a worried San Diego resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40.1 Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Marcos Ortega DDS today […]

Debunking Dental Myths

General Dentistry

Today’s Marcos Ortega DDS blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the San Diego area.

Discover Why Patients Trust Their Smile To Marcos Ortega DDS

General Dentistry

Hi, I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega. Practicing dentistry at Marcos Ortega DDS is enjoyable and rewarding. I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me thank you personally for allowing me to serve your dental needs. I […]

Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?

General Dentistry

Here is the Marcos Ortega DDS guide to treating teeth grinding.

Understand
Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth.

4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal In San Diego

General Dentistry

When you go to your Hillcrest, Mission Hills, or Bankers Hill drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you choose carries the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.

Hiccups In Your Dental Routine

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we encourage regular brushing like this. Sometimes, though, this routine gets interrupted due to hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift […]

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