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Do Your Teeth Overlap? What’s the Best Way to Fix Them?

Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. While overlapping teeth are not always necessary to fix, an individual’s appearance can be improved by correcting the condition. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth […]

The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859

About Our Office, Dental health

Hello, thank you for visiting the Marcos Ortega DDS blog. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing first rate dental care since 1986. Today’s message is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this […]

Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary

Dental health, General Dentistry

Many San Diego residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason people are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you […]

47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

A recent CDC report provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women […]

Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?

Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health

In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the highest-ranking feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a healthy, […]

Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too serious to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for […]

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