Marcos Ortega DDS - Hillcrest San Diego 92103
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Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time […]
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. The plaque process goes something like […]
In this blog post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we examine saliva, and its role in your dental health. Don’t be squeamish! Saliva is mostly water. No surprise there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is […]
We fill a lot of cavities at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way, and we really stress preventative dentistry as the key […]
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we use white fillings that let you keep your natural tooth color. If you […]
For most of us, getting a cavity filled is not exactly a highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling […]
