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Bridging The Gap

Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. A bridge not only restores […]

Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Dental implants from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can be used to replace one or several teeth, or even anchor a set of dentures. They look and function like natural teeth. Does that sound too good to be true? You’ve probably heard some dental implant hype. Bite and chew like normal! Implant-supported dentures don’t […]

Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?

Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry

A beautiful and healthy smile can be your best physical attribute. After all, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we use cosmetic dentistry to help our patients get fabulous smiles. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you look at […]

Bad Breath Q & A

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In this blog post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we have some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. […]

Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego may not take as long as you think. Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. We can usually restore missing teeth with just a […]

Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear

Dental health, Root Canals

This post from Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they have […]

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