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Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?

Many San Diego dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they decided on composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched exactly to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in conventional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether […]

A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini dental implants in San Diego are a highly effective, minimally invasive alternative used successfully at our practice to restore missing teeth and enhance smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace […]

What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

Sedation Dentistry, Sleep Apnea

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 […]

47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

A recent CDC report provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women […]

Marcos Ortega DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care

Beautiful Smile, Dental Consultation, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Marcos Ortega and I want to tell you about Marcos Ortega DDS. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some individuals, the […]

The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Gum Disease

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a strong immune system. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the seriousness of COVID-19 illness is due, in part, to the strength of natural biological defenses. Of course, you may be wondering why we’re reviewing […]

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