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What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, intermittent gaps in breathing […]

We Understand Dental Anxiety

Dental health, General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. […]

Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health

Dental health, Sedation Dentistry

Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Marcos Ortega DDS in Hillcrest San Diego we can help people do something about it. […]

Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile

Dental health, General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help with sedation dentistry. To be […]

You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth

General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Sedation Dentistry

1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it generates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually contacts the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you […]

How Do Implant Dentures Work?

Dental Implants, Dentures, Sedation Dentistry

Many men and women know that a permanent tooth implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a less expensive option than having numerous implants while still providing many benefits as compared to conventional dentures. Today’s article answers the […]

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