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5 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth

In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, […]

Choosing A Toothbrush

Dental health, General Dentistry

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can’t do enough to stress the importance of dental health. It’s more than having healthy teeth and gums: the link between dental health and overall health is by now well-established. This means that brushing and flossing your teeth each and every day, without fail, is essential […]

Are Dental Veneers Reversible?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers

When people think about improving their smiles with cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers are a popular option. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, veneers correct flaws and leave you with a magnificent smile. What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic or composite resin. We custom fit veneers one at […]

More Ways To Fight Decay

Dental health, General Dentistry

We tend to associate cavities with children, but the truth is that you can get a cavity in one of your teeth at any age. You can minimize the risk, and even prevent cavities, with daily brushing and regular checkups at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Most people have at least one cavity […]

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. […]

Brush Up On Proper Brushing For Kids

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Parent should brush their children’s teeth until the child has enough manual dexterity to do a good job on their own. Our experience at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is that age six or seven is about right. When that day finally arrives, you want to be sure your youngster is, in fact, […]

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