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Bad Breath Q & A

In this blog post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we have some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. […]

Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego may not take as long as you think. Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. We can usually restore missing teeth with just a […]

Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear

Dental health, Root Canals

This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they have […]

Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems

Dental health, Dental Implants

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose conventional dentures. But there is a better, state-of-the-art alternative at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first. But the mouth changes […]

Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth

Dental health, General Dentistry

This message from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less likely […]

A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss

Dental health, Dental Implants

Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their […]

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