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Floss Picks vs. Regular Floss: General Dentistry in San Diego

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign, Restorative Dentistry

Are floss picks better than regular floss? That might seem like an innocuous question, but it’s an issue within general dentistry, and one that our patients at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego ask from time to time. The short answer is that it’s better to use a floss pick than not floss at all. […]

A Healthy, Beautiful Smile: Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening

It’s easy to get complacent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we remind you that committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and improve your quality of life, and that cosmetic dentistry can repair the effects of neglect. Brushing Good: Brush teeth once a day. Better: Brush […]

Oral Cancer Screenings in San Diego

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign, Oral cancer, Oral Health

Each year, thousands of Americans lose their lives to oral cancer. Early detection is the key to successful treatment, which is why Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego provides oral cancer screenings as part of each dental checkup. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have received a lot of public attention. There […]

5 Reasons To Schedule A Cleaning: General Dentistry in San Diego

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, General Dentistry

There are many reasons to have your teeth professionally cleaned here in San Diego, or wherever you may live. Here are five of them from your friends at Marcos Ortega DDS, where we practice general and cosmetic dentistry. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond […]

Developing Good Dental Habits

General Dentistry

If you wait too long to teach your child how to brush and floss, or if you don’t make sure they are doing it enough, you’re setting yourself up for a lot of work down the road. It’s very hard to convince an older child that they should be spending two or three times […]

Peace Begins With A Smile

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry

Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it express your best self? Let’s […]

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