There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the fortunate owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most, you will need to restore a tooth eventually. Today’s post looks at five cosmetic dentistry options from Marcos Ortega DDS in […]
Oral Health
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Categories: 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 […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
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
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
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 […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the […]
A Proud Dental Practice
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we are proud to provide our community with the best dental care possible. It’s a lot of work to run a dental office, but it’s an important function. We are commmitted to excellence in what we do. It is by now well-established that your dental health is linked […]
Focusing On The Top 3 At Marcos Ortega DDS
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we want the best possible dental health for all of our patients. That means regular checkups at our office, but there’s plenty you can do at home, too. 1.Do… remember you are just clearing the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct […]
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
For most of us, getting a cavity filled is not exactly a highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling […]
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. […]
