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Replace Old Dental Fillings in Hillcrest

Dental Fillings, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry

Superficial cuts in the skin vanish without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Marcos Ortega DDS strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry. […]

Hate Your Dentures in San Diego?

Dental Implants, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Many local dentists are claiming that dental implant dentures in San Diego can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration? Examining the Facts of Dental Implant Anchored Dentures in San Diego Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to […]

Go Back In Time With Dental Implants in San Diego

Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and take back that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants in San Diego, you can! For most patients, dental implants in San Diego are the optimal replacement for […]

Root Canal vs Dental Implant in San Diego

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Root Canals

When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a difficult choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by completing a root canal or to extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant in San Diego. There are several factors that affect this choice. These include […]

How Long Do Dental Crowns in San Diego Last?

Dental Crowns, Dental health, Restorative Dentistry

Endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns in San Diego, sometimes called caps, in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured. A crown can also correct bite misalignments and it’s usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]

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. […]

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