We practice General Dentistry in the city of San Diego. We provide general dentistry services to the greater San Diego area, which includes dentistry services for anyone in the cities of Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley or Bankers Hill.
Saving Teeth in San Diego
At Marcos Ortega DDS, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular visits to a San Diego dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function problem-free for the rest of a patient’s life.
Keeping Bones Strong in San Diego
Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate compromised bones in the rest of the body.
San Diego Dentistry
I help many dental patients prevent problems associated with medical conditions that sometimes seem unrelated to dental health. Regular professional dental care is essential for oral health, and an important part of your overall physical health.
Periodontal Disease in California
If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment in San Diego
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone in San Diego when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!