When you do an Internet search for a dentist, you may comes across the terms “family dentist” and “general dentist.” You mean there’s a difference? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, we’re going to explain. There is indeed a difference, but it’s a subtle one. The main differenced is in the age of […]
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA , we encourage all our patients to see their dentist regularly. This way, you can prevent more uncomfortable dental procedures, […]
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Some people […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and […]
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in […]
Eating Got You Down?
When you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth, chewing can be difficult and even painful. Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. Dental implants are metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. The posts are usually titanium, which is an ideal material because it is lightweight […]