Oral Health Archives | Marcos Ortega DDS - Hillcrest San Diego 92103

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 […]

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 […]

Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most men and women know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health problems your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health […]

Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Uncategorized

If you’ve ever visited our blog here at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a […]

5 Ways To Restore A Tooth

Dental health, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry

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 […]

5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth

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 […]

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