Restorative Dentistry Archives | Marcos Ortega DDS

How Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego Can Fix a Chipped Tooth

A chipped tooth can be a distressing experience, impacting not only the aesthetics of your smile but also your overall oral health. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions for repairing a chipped tooth, restoring both the function and beauty of your smile. In this article, we’ll explore how Marcos Ortega […]

Are Dental Implants An Option If I Have Receding Gums?

Dental health, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must identify which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when done correctly. Success depends on many factors. A key decision is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to […]

What If My California Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Braces?

General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Some dental insurance companies don’t cover orthodontics. This doesn’t make sense to orthodontists. Straightening teeth can prevent expensive dental problems. These include tooth decay, treatment for bite problems, and gingivitis (gum disease). We all know that dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what is best for the patient. However, you shouldn’t give […]

A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the San Diego area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free […]

Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]

Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

65 percent of men and women who detect wisdom teeth notice them in their late teens or early twenties. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we help our teen patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom teeth often extracted? There are several reasons… 1. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. 2. Most jaws […]

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