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Why Do San Diego Dentists Like Potatoes?

The reason dentists like potatoes is because they are so “filling!” Ba-dum ching.

Lame joke, I know. But seriously, the wiser our patients in Bankers Hill and Hillcrest are about what they eat, the easier it will be to care for their dear old teeth.

Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.

Oral Health

Most San Diego adults have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep.

Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?

General Dentistry

Here is the Marcos Ortega DDS guide to treating teeth grinding.

Understand
Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth.

How Do Measure Dental Success?

Cosmetic Dentistry

How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth?

Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away

Oral Health

Are you a busy San Diego resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket; ignoring it won’t make it go away.

Avoid Tooth Loss In San Diego

Oral Health

Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss among San Diego adults?

The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling to San Diego, Bankers Hill, and Hillcrest residents, there is a bright side:

Gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages.

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