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Patient-Centered Dental Care

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego our patients are the focus of everything we do. Patient satisfaction means everything, because when our patients are satisfied we know we’re doing things right. Any time we do a checkup on a patient, we are as thorough as possible. We never rush you through an appointment. For […]

What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Once one of our patients at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? It’s difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the […]

Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile

Dental health, General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help with sedation dentistry. To be […]

Is Grandpa Smiling?

Dental health, General Dentistry

How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of […]

Royalty At Marcos Ortega DDS

Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry

The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth from falling apart or breaking. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego have have placed a lot of dental crowns […]

It Doesn’t Take Long To Beautify Your Smile

Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry by restoring cracked or discolored teeth, by straightening them, or even by replacing those that are missing. We all want to have the best possible smiles, but cosmetic dentistry is more than just appearance. Straight teeth are easier to care […]

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