In need of a dental crown? At Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide the dental care you need with exceptional service you deserve. At our San Diego practice, you’ll always get the royal treatment. A dental crown is a covering for a tooth that has been damaged and/or worked on. Shaped like a tooth and placed […]
A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Today’s article focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a phenomenal way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever hoped for a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth […]
Help! My Crown Came Off!
You are chewing an apple and hear a strange sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has popped free. Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s vital that you take the following steps: […]
San Diego Looks For Red Carpet-Caliber Smiles
When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary San Diego folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? When it comes to unforgettable smiles, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce meaningful […]
The Marcos Ortega DDS Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a competitively-priced way to brighten your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Marcos Ortega DDS recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. There are […]
Developing Good Dental Habits
If you wait too long to teach your child how to brush and floss, or if you don’t make sure they are doing it enough, you’re setting yourself up for a lot of work down the road. It’s very hard to convince an older child that they should be spending two or three times […]
