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The Marcos Ortega DDS Guide To Veneers

It’s easy to see why San Diego smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver stunning results for my San Diego area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The […]

4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your San Diego Dentist

Oral Health

We all go to our San Diego dentist for check-ups and toothaches, but there are other less-obvious issues that your dentist can help you with. Today, we would like to talk about some of the most common oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that […]

Oral Health For San Diego Diabetics

General Dentistry

Today’s San Diego dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For San Diego Diabetics.’ Many San Diego people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many dentists […]

How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health

Oral Health

Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can impact the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]

Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You

Oral Health

In today’s Marcos Ortega DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to […]

Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable In San Diego

General Dentistry

A healthy smile is priceless, and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. But the cost for treatment and precision restorations can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect price-wise can make your dental visit more palatable.

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