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Adequate Results vs. Incredible Results

If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA can give you a replacement that not only looks like a natural tooth, but functions like one, too. It’s the sort of incredible result we have come to expect from dental implants, and a […]

Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Everyone, it seems, would like to have whiter teeth and a better smile. Teeth whitening at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA may be just what what you need. Of course, there are plenty of over-the-counter products you might want to try. […]

What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

Dental health, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

A question from the team at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure; all while the patient is just a participant? It […]

Captivate Audiences Once Again

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults! At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, […]

Why Look For The Seal?

Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry

Here’s a reminder from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found […]

Change Your Life In 4 Steps

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Implant-supported dentures may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego CA, they are a reality! When it comes to artificial teeth, implant-supported dentures are a whole new ballgame. Here is the process: Examination and […]

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