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Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?

Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we assure you that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends. “Wait a […]

Been A While Since You’ve Visited The Dentist?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, we invite you to give us a call to schedule one. Communication is one of our biggest […]

Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist

Dental health, General Dentistry

You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental exam in a while, give us a call at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Consider these important reasons for having regular cleanings and checkups: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prevent dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental […]

What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

A question from the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure; all while the patient is just a participant? It […]

Captivate Audiences Once Again

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, […]

Why Look For The Seal?

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Here’s a reminder from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found […]

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