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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 […]

Look Younger By Straightening Your Teeth

General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Today’s post is for people in their golden years who want to enhance their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many perks to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however. […]

Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings

Dental Emergency, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Superficial cuts in the skin vanish without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego […]

A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants

Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Mini-dental implants are, as their name suggests, a smaller version of regular dental implants. They have several advantages, and are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Like their larger counterparts, mini implants are titanium posts inserted into the jaw, where they fuse with the bone to become a support for one or […]

Dental Implants and The Ideal Bite

Dental Implants, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

Missing teeth detract from any smile, and can affect the ability to speak and eat. But there are other complications too. All of them can be addressed with dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA . One of the more serious issues is the impact missing teeth can have on your bite. […]

2023 Is The Year To Replace Missing Teeth

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

If you or someone you care about lost a tooth this year, but haven’t yet dealt with the issue, Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA suggests a consultation with our dental implant team immediately. Why the rush? Though your missing tooth might not be an aesthetic issue now – maybe it’s far enough back […]

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