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Are Implant Dentures in San Diego Fixed or Removable?

Dental Implants, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

Today, dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than both traditional dentures and dental bridges. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of […]

Gum Health in San Diego Affects Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth but also with how it influences your complete physical well-being and gum health in San Diego. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to San Diego residents with diabetes as well […]

Oral Health in San Diego: How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?

About Our Office, Beautiful Smile, Dental Consultation, Dental health

As you stand over your sink and ponder the frayed bristles of your number one toothbrush, do you consider replacing it? It’s a good question. We all brush our teeth on a daily basis. Like a good pair of jeans, it seems the more we use a toothbrush, the more comfortable it gets. As it turns […]

Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster? Get a Teeth Whitening in San Diego!

Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening, Uncategorized

Hello San Diego! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, then our dental team can help get your smile back. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the San Diego area since 1986. We understand […]

How Dental Implants in San Diego are Changing Dentures

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If you are one of the many San Diego denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and the inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like […]

Think You May Have a Cavity in San Diego?

About Our Office, Beautiful Smile, Dental Fillings, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of […]

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