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Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps

It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega with Marcos Ortega DDS and I’m happy to offer my patients 6 ways to add vital dental care to each day in […]

Peace Begins With A Smile

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry

Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it express your best self? Let’s […]

Treatment For Sensitive Teeth

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For those people who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Marcos Ortega DDS is here for you. Dr. Ortega has been treating this common issue since 1986. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect brushing and over-brushing can […]

What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

General Dentistry

What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an inconsequential participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Marcos Ortega DDS, we don’t do things that way. You […]

Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Marcos Ortega DDS

Sedation Dentistry, Uncategorized

Dental anxiety and the more severe dental phobia impact many people, including some of our patients here at Marcos Ortega DDS. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. What are the long-term consequences of dental anxiety and dental phobia? The most detrimental consequence is when a dental phobic patient delays dental care […]

Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea

General Dentistry

Today we’re reviewing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was developed in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The device is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people […]

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