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Gritting Your Teeth: Stress And Your Smile

The team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego cares about your smile. Did you know that stress can also impact your oral health? Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes canker sores but suspect […]

3 Ways to Minimize Candy Intake at Parties

Beautiful Smile, Dental health

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at parties and other gatherings. We encourage healthy living for all of our patients. Here are 3 quick tips to help you minimize candy intake at parties: Have a healthy snack before you go. You’re less likely to […]

Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover

Cosmetic Dentistry

A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. We want to create the perfect smile for you at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego where we create beautiful smiles for our cosmetic dentistry […]

Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank

Cosmetic Dentistry

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, our smile redesign patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy smile is something you can’t measure in dollars. We recognize, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you have to spend thousands of dollars to […]

Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants

Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were in elementary school.) At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we can help your missing tooth problem. If […]

What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off

Dental Emergency

Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. Call us at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. You may need emergency dental care. In the meantime, this is what to do: THERE ARE THREE STEPS: […]

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