Oral Health Archives | Page 2 of 25 | Marcos Ortega DDS

San Diego Mouths And Stomatitis

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for San Diego dental patients. Marcos Ortega DDS offers versatile dental services to ensure our valued patient’s comfort. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are […]

Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay

Beautiful Smile, Family Dentistry, Oral Health

We get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their children’s health and safety. Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with tooth decay in children. Even though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, San Diego pediatric dentists continue to […]

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 […]

Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we correct all types of smile imperfections. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it corrected. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can bring […]

Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health

How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most men and women know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health problems your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health […]

Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings

Dental health, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Uncategorized

If you’ve ever visited our blog here at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a […]

Oral Health

contact us