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The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Gum Disease

The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. It’s main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continuously produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a […]

Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment

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The dental implant procedure involves three main parts: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artifical tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In today’s message, we describe the crucial connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between the implant and […]

Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, General Dentistry

What’s the difference between a tooth implant and a crown? The relationship between a dental implant and a crown can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. Let’s clear up the confusion. 1. A tooth implant can function as a foundation for a crown. […]

Smile Makeovers: First Things First

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Smile Makeover

Hello, I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their San Diego dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him […]

Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things

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1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Bone-in ribs and pitted fruits. 2. Chewing on hard objects This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, talk about it with your dentist. An appliance can safeguard your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy […]

Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentures

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth […]

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