At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed […]
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How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can fix that. Tooth enamel is a little like skin. It has pores that can […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your […]
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. […]
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say
When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, like the teeth whitening at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, it’s natural to want to see the dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say about common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. The ADA advises […]
Marcos Ortega DDS Treats 3 Urgent Dental Issues
Categories: Dental Emergency, Dental health
Our mouth and teeth work hard for us. Consider how much they experience day after day. It’s not surprising that occasionally problems arise. In an urgent situation, remember that Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego offers emergency dentistry. Here are three of the most common urgent care issues: 1. Abscessed Tooth An abscess is a […]
Our Top Priority At Marcos Ortega DDS In San Diego
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, our top priority has always been our patients, and nothing is ever going to change that. Not only do we want want each one of you to enjoy excellent dental health, we want you to have a positive experience in our office. What do we mean by a […]
Patient-Centered Dental Care
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego our patients are the focus of everything we do. Patient satisfaction means everything, because when our patients are satisfied we know we’re doing things right. Any time we do a checkup on a patient, we are as thorough as possible. We never rush you through an appointment. For […]
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
Categories: 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 […]
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile
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 […]
