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Most Bankers Hill parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Marcos Ortega DDS recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children.   Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your San Diego dentist. […]

Hello! I’m Marcos Ortega, DDS, of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1986. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the […]

Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have an ugly smile because innovative cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly to unbelievably beautiful. If your teeth are slightly crooked or have small chips or cracks, minimally-invasive porcelain veneers could be the answer. A veneer is a translucent, wafer-thin cover that is permanently […]