When you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth, chewing can be difficult and even painful. Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. Dental implants are metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. The posts are usually titanium, which is an ideal material because it is lightweight […]
Restorative Dentistry
Information about restorative dentistry that can restore your beautiful smile
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?

Do you have gaps in your smile? You’re not alone! Missing or failing teeth are among the most common problems we treat at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Missing teeth not only detract from an attractive smile; they also do a number on your self-confidence. Do you find yourself covering your mouth when […]
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth

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 […]
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)

Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental? […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game

Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the […]
Dental Implants Change Lives

Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. We love helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. That might be thought […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?

Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a […]
Bridging The Gap

Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. A bridge not only restores […]
Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?

Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can be used to replace one or several teeth, or even anchor a set of dentures. They look and function like natural teeth. Does that sound too good to be true? You’ve probably heard some dental implant hype. Bite and chew like normal! Implant-supported dentures don’t […]