Partner can’t sleep because you snore? Is it finally time to work on finding a solution? Snoring in San Diego can result when the tissue in the back of the throat collapses onto the soft palate. This narrows the air passageway. As you breathe, this area opens and closes—with a noisy result. Now you’re probably […]
The Challenge Of Dental Hygiene in San Diego
There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate when patients with braces develop tooth decay while simultaneously trying to improve their smile with braces. A classic example of one step forward and two steps back. The Perfect Environment The brackets and wires […]
Oral Health in San Diego: Is The Toothbrush Obsolete?
It seems like every day one of our household items becomes obsolete. Online search has replaced the paper phone book. Answering machines and emails have gotten rid of manual typewriters. Even the iPod, which was celebrated as the culmination of technology just a few years ago, is now gathering dust as everyone is playing music […]
Oral Cancer Screenings in San Diego
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 […]
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega with Marcos Ortega DDS and I’m happy to offer my patients 6 ways to add vital dental care to each day in […]
Healthy Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to preserve a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is required […]