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Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape

More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]

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 […]

The 411 on TMJ

General Dentistry, Teeth Facts

Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral issues. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also frequently called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not […]

Adult Dental Health for San Diego Smiles

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

At Marcos Ortega DDS, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’ smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our San Diego dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental practice, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1986. An interesting (and sad) thing […]

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 […]

Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?

Dental Implants

Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get a dental implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions commonly asked about tooth implants and airport […]

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