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How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and […]

Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health

Dental health, General Dentistry

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in […]

Eating Got You Down?

Dental health, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

When you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth, chewing can be difficult and even painful. Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. Dental implants are metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. The posts are usually titanium, which is an ideal material because it is lightweight […]

Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?

Dental health, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Do you have gaps in your smile? You’re not alone! Missing or failing teeth are among the most common problems we treat at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Missing teeth not only detract from an attractive smile; they also do a number on your self-confidence. Do you find yourself covering your mouth when […]

Toothache Relief at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego

Dental health, General Dentistry

There is never a good time to have a toothache. The sensation can be anything from a dull ache to sharp pain. It might be throbbing and persistent, or only there when you bite into something. You may need immediate attention, and if you do, Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA is your go-to […]

You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t likely […]

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