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Know The Facts About Oral Piercings

Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around San Diego. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we encourage our patients to enhance their smiles in the healthiest way. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they use can lead to serious problemswith not only your […]

Beating Horrible Halitosis

Dental health

Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego would like to share with you some insights about halitosis. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be embarrassing when it happens. Poor oral hygiene is often the cause. Make sure you schedule your preventive visits and teeth cleaning with us twice a year. Brushing just the teeth may not remove particles […]

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Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can treat with this technique. Do you have chipped or broken teeth? Do you have teeth that have gaps in between them? You might […]

Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously

Snoring

Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have considerable health consequences. Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can help. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse onto […]

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Dental Crowns

We treat all of our patients royally here at Marcos Ortega DDS, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near San Diego, Marcos Ortega DDS is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. […]

Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?

Dental Implants

Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a a dental implant? There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant placement in one procedure and at the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego is here to help. Let’s talk about the benefits of same day extraction and implant replacement. You retain […]

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