Archive for December, 2008

San Diego Prepless Veneers

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

San Diego Prepless Veneers

One of the latest breakthroughs in San Diego cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of Hillcrest and Mission Hills, Mission Valley smile restoration clients who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some California dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to lose healthy tooth structure.

San Diego prepless veneers are a less-invasive procedure for transforming San Diego smiles. New Marcos Ortega DDS prepless veneers are incredibly thin shells which adhere to the face of teeth and require no removal of tooth enamel. Most San Diego prepless veneers are about the thickness of two pieces of paper. Because the color is built into the veneers (instead of being applied after fabrication), they look like your natural teeth–only better!

Our experienced California ceramists are skilled artists. They create each custom San Diego dental veneer with the optimum shape, color and thickness for your new smile. Another great feature of the Marcos Ortega DDS prepless veneers application procedure is that it requires no anesthesia or drilling.

If you are embarrassed by misaligned, discolored or broken teeth, Mission Hills, Mission Valley prepless veneers may be a California smile restoration solution that you can feel good about.

Call Marcos Ortega DDS to learn more about prepless dental veneers. It is the first step toward your dazzling new smile!

Dr. Marcos Ortega

Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25
San Diego California 92103
619-295-4545

http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

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San Diego Smile Makeovers at Marcos Ortega DDS

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

San Diego Smile Makeovers at Marcos Ortega DDS

Many California residents have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing restorative or cosmetic dentistry at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega at Marcos Ortega DDS. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients dramatically improve their smile and overall health with the latest tooth restoration procedures to correct dental problems and imperfections.

I enjoy consulting with my Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, and Bankers Hill cosmetic dentistry patients to create personalized California smile makeover treatment plans. At Marcos Ortega DDS, the treatment plan may include tooth bonding, porcelain veneers, or dental implants. For San Diego dental patients with old or damaged crowns, we can provide beautiful new dental crowns. Tooth-colored dental fillings are popular for our California cosmetic dentistry patients who are happy to be free of unsightly old silver fillings. It is important to be examined by your San Diego dentist regularly to check your previous dental work, including fillings, tooth bonding, veneers, crowns and bridges.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we can tailor a cosmetic or restorative dental treatment plan to fit your budget. San Diego tooth whitening is a surprisingly affordable way to attain a mega-watt smile without spending a lot.

Restorative and cosmetic dentistry can relieve pain, correct bite issues, and prevent future problems. A San Diego smile makeover is an investment in yourself that you will enjoy every day for many years to come. If you have ever wondered what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, or have some dental concerns, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-295-4545 to schedule a thorough exam and consultation.

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile.

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San Diego Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

When my San Diego patients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or dental implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth.

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at my San Diego dental practice. Patients from the Mission Hills area and Hillcrest area have expressed concern about tooth replacement for many years. Most of my questions in these areas and the Mission Valley area have to do with the strength of the tooth replacement, and durability.

Dental implants are also popular concern for my San Diego tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

After it has bonded with the bone (it usually takes three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached. The entire process takes several months, but consistently yields terrific results for San Diego dental implant patients. My California cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that I stay up to date on the latest advancements in tooth replacement procedures.

Both Callifornia smile restoration options preserve or restore facial contour and allow you to talk and eat normally. Tooth replacements prevent adjoining teeth from gradually shifting and can help correct bite problems, too. Tooth implants and dental bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Many Bankers Hil area dental patients have been treated successfully with these tooth restoration alternatives.

Call Marcos Ortega DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry and ask for Dr. Marcos Ortega to schedule an evaluation for California tooth restoration. You can schedule your tooth restoration by calling us at 619-295-4545.

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San Diego Root Canals

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Marcos Ortega DDS, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our San Diego dentistry patients and many report minimal discomfort. San Diego root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many California root canal patients, the procedure is no worse than getting a filling from your Marcos Ortega DDS dental professional.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, our goal is to help our Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Mission Hills and Bankers Hill root canal patients avoid the necessity of endodontic treatment in California by providing skilled dental care. However, if root canal therapy is necessary to preserve a tooth for one of our greater San Diego area root canal patients, we provide the most advanced San Diego endodontic treatment in California.

How do you know if you need a California root canal? See your Marcos Ortega DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry dental professional immediately if you experience tenderness or pain, hot or cold sensitivity, tooth discoloration, tooth injury, gum swelling, gum pain, or lymph node tenderness or drainage. However, for some San Diego endodontic patients, there are no symptoms. That is why it is crucial to visit your local San Diego endodontic dentist regularly for a thorough dental examination.

Call Marcos Ortega DDS, at 619-295-4545 to schedule an appointment.

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San Diego Teeth Whitening For A Whiter Smile

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

San Diego Tooth Whitening For Whiter Smiles

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in San Diego, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the San Diego area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure in San Diego?

Visiting your local San Diego dentist is a good start!

Whitening your teeth is an advanced dental procedure that you won’t want to get wrong on the first try. That’s why I always recommend a visit to Marcos Ortega DDS (our dental practice) to visit with me and talk about it. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, and as a San Diego Dentist, I am not only experienced with tooth whitening procedures, but care about your teeth and your smile. I can recommend teeth whitening procedures based on your age, dental hygiene, and personal goals.

Most importantly, I can help you assess the condition of your teeth and help you understand what to expect and how to care for your teeth once they are whitened.

Many of our San Diego patients ask about teeth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many teeth whitening options, ranging from the kind you will perform at home to professional tooth whitening procedures we can do right here in our San Diego dental office. The one best for you can depend on many factors, starting with the color of your teeth and how white you want your teeth to be after the procedure.

Consulting with your San Diego dentist before you begin a teeth whitening procedure has several advantages. Among the advantages are professional care, experienced advice, and reliable recommendations for which tooth whitening procedure will be best for you.

If you are contemplating a tooth whitening, and you live in the San Diego, come in and visit with me for just a few minutes. We’ll discuss your goals, the options that are available to you, and the results you can expect. You will be much happier with your results with the advantage of professional advice.

I look forward to hearing from you.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega, Dentist

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