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Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?

Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health

In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the highest-ranking feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a healthy, […]

Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?

General Dentistry

Some moms and dads in the San Diego area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children and teens. They use special […]

Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too serious to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for […]

Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]

Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we correct all types of smile imperfections. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it corrected. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can bring […]

The 411 on TMJ

General Dentistry, Teeth Facts

Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral issues. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also frequently called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not […]

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