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Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)

In this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva […]

Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety

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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. 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. In […]

Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone

Dental health, General Dentistry

You would never run a red light on a busy street, or cross over a lane of orange construction cones. But Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego warns that you might be doing some everyday things that are bad for your oral health. In this post, we’ll share some common habits that could be detrimental […]

Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental? […]

Are You Watching For Cavities?

Dental health, General Dentistry

Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one […]

Extraction Is Not The End Game

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the […]

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