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Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Gum Disease

Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here’s five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make you […]

The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Gum Disease

The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. It’s main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continuously produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a […]

Smile Makeovers: First Things First

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Smile Makeover

Hello, I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their San Diego dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him […]

Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentures

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth […]

Infant And Toddler Teeth Q&A

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, General Dentistry

Today’s post is for new San Diego parents. It contains beneficial counsel about caring for baby’s and toddler’s teeth. How should I clean my toddler’s teeth? For infants, gently clean their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. The ADA does not recommend any toothpaste for infants. When your child is three, a […]

A Brighter Smile At Your Convenience

Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening

At Marcos Ortega DDS, dental patients often ask how to get whiter teeth. We’re happy to say that you are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in San Diego, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and veneers are safe, effective, and affordable. What are your options for whiter teeth? Some San Diego […]

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