What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an inconsequential participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Marcos Ortega DDS, we don’t do things that way. You […]
Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Marcos Ortega DDS
Dental anxiety and the more severe dental phobia impact many people, including some of our patients here at Marcos Ortega DDS. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. What are the long-term consequences of dental anxiety and dental phobia? The most detrimental consequence is when a dental phobic patient delays dental care […]
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Today we’re reviewing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was developed in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The device is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is discovered in the early stages. What warning signs […]
What Have We Done For You Lately?
At Marcos Ortega DDS, everything we do is for the well-being of our valued patients. We are devoted to offering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We know that optimum oral health is a critical element of overall physical health and that dentists do more that just “drill and fill.” Like […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams […]