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Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease

Here is some important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is discovered in the early stages. What warning signs […]

What Have We Done For You Lately?

General Dentistry

At Marcos Ortega DDS, everything we do is for the well-being of our valued patients. We are devoted to offering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We know that optimum oral health is a critical element of overall physical health and that dentists do more that just “drill and fill.” Like […]

3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup

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Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams […]

Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?

General Dentistry

Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is pain in that general area, the individual location can be hard to pinpoint. Allergies, infections, and […]

Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry has advanced significantly over the years and there are now several effective ways to fix decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive substitute for a complete crown and either […]

5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease

General Dentistry

Periodontal disease, frequently called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so prevalent in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage such […]

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