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6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. […]

You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth

General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Sedation Dentistry

1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it generates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually contacts the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you […]

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 […]

Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, General Dentistry

What’s the difference between a tooth implant and a crown? The relationship between a dental implant and a crown can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. Let’s clear up the confusion. 1. A tooth implant can function as a foundation for a crown. […]

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 […]

Need An Implant? Let’s Do A Checkup And Talk About It.

Dental health, Dental Implants, General Dentistry

When is the last time you had a dental check-up? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we are dental implant specialists but also provide general dental services. If you are […]

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