Gum Disease Archives | Marcos Ortega DDS - Hillcrest San Diego 92103

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 […]

Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases

Dental health, Gum Disease

Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. As devastating as it can be, it’s a treatable condition at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It […]

You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth

General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Sedation Dentistry

1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it generates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually contacts the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you […]

Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Gum Disease

Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here’s five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make you […]

The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Gum Disease

The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. It’s main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continuously produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a […]

Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Gum Disease

Some individuals are fortunate to experience the rewards of growing older. Maturity and wisdom. Increased financial stability. More free time for family, hobbies, or travel. And last but not least: grandchildren! Gaps In Your Smile? Anyone over sixty knows that aging isn’t always a picnic, however. Physical problems can lower the quality of life. Dental […]

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