Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. First, we understand how severe dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the […]
Restorative Dentistry
Information about restorative dentistry that can restore your beautiful smile
Considering Dentures? Read This First!
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it […]
5 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, […]
What Are The Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are certain risks involved. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection: […]
Eating Got You Down?
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 […]
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?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
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
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
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 […]
