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Advanced Dental Technology At Marcos Ortega DDS

Dental technology is ever evolving. Dental crowns and dental implants in San Diego look like “real teeth” because of the advances made in lasers, x-rays and other applications. Following are some of the state of the art technology that helps Marcos Ortega DDS better serve their patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are […]

How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?

Gum Disease

A healthy smile needs decay-free teeth and healthy gums. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we’ve seen a variety of issues in our patients’ gums. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Heredity All of the above. Pregnancy, menopause, or any other condition […]

Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?

Dental health

A healthy smile needs decay-free teeth and healthy gums, as well as a healthy jawbone. Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. At Marcos Ortega DDS we’ve seen a variety of issues in our patients’ jaw health. Today’s post looks at bone recession. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in […]

Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!

Dental Emergency

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients. We want to raise awareness of the importance of athletic mouth protection. Patients should think of custom mouthguards as a critical part of their protective gear. Did you know- over 5 million teeth are knocked out per year? Many of […]

Missing Pieces In The Mouth Puzzle For San Diego

Cosmetic Dentistry

A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to recognize with 32 pieces missing. But, a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not complete without ALL of the pieces. If you’re missing teeth, consider a dental implant from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on chipped edges of teeth, struggling with […]

The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth

Dental Implants

Today’s blog post from Marcos Ortega, DDS, focuses on missing teeth and dental implants. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins […]

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