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47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

A recent CDC report provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women […]

Marcos Ortega DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care

Beautiful Smile, Dental Consultation, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Marcos Ortega and I want to tell you about Marcos Ortega DDS. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some individuals, the […]

The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Gum Disease

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a strong immune system. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the seriousness of COVID-19 illness is due, in part, to the strength of natural biological defenses. Of course, you may be wondering why we’re reviewing […]

Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?

General Dentistry

Some moms and dads in the San Diego area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children and teens. They use special […]

Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too serious to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for […]

Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we correct all types of smile imperfections. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it corrected. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can bring […]

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