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. […]
Restorative Dentistry
Information about restorative dentistry that can restore your beautiful smile
2023 Is The Year To Replace Missing Teeth
Categories: 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 […]
Adequate Results vs. Incredible Results
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA can give you a replacement that not only looks like a natural tooth, but functions like one, too. It’s the sort of incredible result we have come to expect from dental implants, and a […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
A question from the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure; all while the patient is just a participant? It […]
Change Your Life In 4 Steps
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Implant-supported dentures may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, they are a reality! When it comes to artificial teeth, implant-supported dentures are a whole new ballgame. Here is the process: Examination and […]
The Advantages of Dental Implants
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
If you’re among the millions of Americans who have lost one of their natural teeth, dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA are an ideal solution. Dental implants have many advantages over other tooth-replacement options. One of the biggest advantages is that implants not only support lifelike artificial teeth, they support the […]
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
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 […]
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: […]
