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What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?

Dental Implants, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

One of the biggest disadvantages to traditional dentures is a reduced ability to bite and chew food. The reason for this is that they are so unstable in the mouth. Increased stability one of the reasons that implant-supported dentures from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego are a better option. Traditional dentures are unstable because […]

Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?

Beautiful Smile, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. The process for getting an implant can take several months, but don’t let that discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. It’s not a drawback; it is indicative of the permanent nature of an implant. The Dental Implant Timeline […]

Dead Or Just Sick?

General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Root Canals

Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded of this when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At Marcos Ortega […]

Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]

What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Once one of our patients at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? It’s difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the […]

Royalty At Marcos Ortega DDS

Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry

The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth from falling apart or breaking. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego have have placed a lot of dental crowns […]

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