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Wisdom Teeth And Your San Diego Dentist

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth while others have from one to four. To prevent serious complications, wisdom teeth are often removed.

Overbites And Underbites in San Diego

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry

When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same size, bite problems can occur. When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. Another related alignment disorder is called a crossbite. Crossbites occur when lower teeth are in the wrong position. They may be incorrectly positioned sideways, forward or backward.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation can help patients with a variety of conditions.

California Dentist: Calming Root Canal Fears

General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Root Canals

In San Diego, California a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. Marcos Ortega DDS located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 San Diego, California 92103 tries to discourage that image with a very comfortable and friendly staff and a qualified dentist. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries a strong association with pain that sometimes keeps people from regularly visiting the dentist and tending optimally to their oral health.

San Diego Prepless Veneers

Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Prepless Veneers, Restorative Dentistry

One of the latest breakthroughs in San Diego cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. San Diego prepless veneers are a less-invasive procedure for transforming San Diego smiles. New Marcos Ortega DDS prepless veneers are incredibly thin shells which adhere to the face of teeth and require no removal of tooth enamel. Most San Diego prepless veneers are about the thickness of two pieces of paper. Because the color is built into the veneers (instead of being applied after fabrication), they look like your natural teeth–only better!

San Diego Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

When my San Diego patients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or dental implants. Dental implants are a popular concern for my San Diego tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

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