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Dental News For San Diego

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

San Diego tooth whitening treatments have advanced significantly. The team at Marcos Ortega DDS is trained on the safest and most effective products and systems. If you need the latest dental info on teeth whitening, schedule a consultation by calling 619-717-8459.

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we are excited about new Zoom whitening systems. If you are worried about tooth whitening sensitivity, light whitening systems may provide a great solution. It is important to avoid at-home whitening smile products if you are concerned about tooth whitening sensitivity. We recommend administering whitening bleach in a tightly controlled, professional environment such as our dental office in San Diego.

Don’t take chances with something as important as your teeth.

San Diego dental patients will appreciate the range of choices now available in cosmetic dentistry, too. We offer an extensive list of options for smile makeovers, including porcelain veneers, dental implants, clear braces and root canals. Come to our San Diego cosmetic dental practice and we will assess which treatment option is best for you.

Marcos Ortega DDS is located at 306 Walnut Avenue, Suite 25, San Diego, CA, 92103.
Give us a call at 619-717-8459, or visit us on the web at our dental website located at http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/.

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, tooth whitening, Zoom whitening
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Cosmetic Dentistry: Keeping Teeth Beautiful In San Diego

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Marcos Ortega DDS, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dr. Marcos Ortega is a master of smile makeovers.

Dental bridges, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen.

Our San Diego clients with stained or dull teeth can have a sparkly white smile with teeth whitening. For ordinary cavities, there are tooth-colored fillings, inlays, and onlays.

Dental implants are gaining popularity in San Diego among dental patients who want to restore missing teeth. If your teeth are misaligned, there are a number of orthodontic options here at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego.

What is the best way to keep my teeth healthy?

Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay.

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the food will mix with the plaque. This nasty mixture forms an acid which immediately starts drilling into the enamel to form cavities. Brushing can’t get all the spaces between your teeth, so you’ve got to floss also.

For more information about cosmetic dentistry or dental health, call us at 619-717-8459.

Dr. Marcos Ortega
Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego, California 92103
619-717-8459
http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/doctors.htm

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening
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The Marcos Ortega DDS Guide To Dental X-Rays

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s San Diego dental blog takes a look at cosmetic dental x-rays.

Panoramic
If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth. These pictures help dentists see everything in one image: the complete upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit to Marcos Ortega DDS. They are also very helpful for evaluating jaw injuries and seeing emerging teeth in children.

Bitewing
Bitewing x-rays help Dr. Ortega see what’s going on between teeth–something that is impossible with a visual exam. They also help your dentist evaluate the jaw bone.

Periapical
These are similar to bite wings but they can get a clearer picture of the tooth roots and bone. These are often used to help diagnose absences in the root of a tooth, as well as root canal needs.

Full-Mouth Series
This is a combination of periapical and bitewing x-rays that gives a comprehensive picture of all the teeth and surrounding bone structure.

If you are a patient of Marcos Ortega DDS and are worried about the safety of dental x-rays, we invite you to discuss your concerns with our very comfortable and friendly staff. We can explain all the precautions that we take to reduce radiation exposure and answer any questions you may have.

If you are pregnant and need a dental x-ray at Marcos Ortega DDS, it is important to let Marcos Ortega know this before x-rays are taken. X-rays are not necessarily dangerous for pregnant women, but they are often postponed until after delivery as a precaution. If you are pregnant but have a dental emergency, call our office right away. We can be reached at 619-717-8459.

We hope you have learned a little bit about dental x-rays, one of Marcos Ortega’s indispensable tools in providing unsurpassed dental care in San Diego. Check back often for more information about dentistry at Marcos Ortega DDS.

Tags: cosmetic dental, dental emergency, root canal
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Celebrity Smiles In San Diego Without The Annoying Paparazzi

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Hello friends of Marcos Ortega DDS!

Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the teeth? All of the above?

Would you like a smile as memorable as the image in your mind? It’s possible with cosmetic dentistry at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego.

Dr. Ortega skillfully redesigns smiles to correct alignment, dull color, damage, and stains.

Cosmetic dental procedures include the ever-popular porcelain veneers (gives teeth a brand new face), crown restorations, teeth whitening, orthodontia (quicker and easier than ever!), and dental bonding (affordable and effective).

You can have a billboard-perfect smile right here in San Diego.

The very same cosmetic dental procedures used on famous smiles is available at Marcos Ortega DDS. A celebrity salary and jet-setting lifestyle may be out of reach, but not a red carpet-worthy smile.

Come in for a smile design consultation to learn what cosmetic and sedation dentistry can do for your world class smile! Call 619-717-8459 to book your appointment today.

Dr. Marcos Ortega
Marcos Ortega DDS
619-717-8459
http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/doctors.htm

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Sedation Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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Bright and Healthy Smiles

Friday, October 7th, 2011

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in San Diego likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS, and I am a cosmetic dentist who offers a wide variety of dental procedures including emergency dental treatment and sedation dentistry. I also provide one-hour in-office tooth whitening. My practice is ‘Marcos Ortega DDS’, and I provide dental services to the greater San Diego area.

If you are looking for a dentist in the San Diego please contact us. I am currently accepting new cosmetic dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our San Diego dentistry services including dental implants, porcelain veneers, and dental crowns; just three of the many dental services we provide at Marcos Ortega DDS.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

—Dr. Marcos Ortega
619-717-8459

Tags: cosmetic dental, Porcelain Veneers, Sedation Dentistry, tooth whitening
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A Facial Or Filling In San Diego?

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush San Diego spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes.

Just because we can’t recreate an identical San Diego spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying.

We have a full-service dental comfort menu for our San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients.

Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry: Choose your level of sedation for confident relaxation

Topical analgesic

A variety of media choices

Soft bite blocks to rest your jaw during treatment

Personalized attention from our very friendly and comfort-oriented sedation and cosmetic dental team

Ergonomic reclining chairs for maximum back and neck comfort

Rigorous infection control protocols for peace of mind

Are you in need of tooth restorations, teeth whitening, orthodontic solutions, or just a thorough dental cleaning in San Diego?

Enjoy a luxurious dental spa experience at Marcos Ortega DDS without paying extra. Schedule gentle dentistry today by calling 619-717-8459.

Dr. Marcos Ortega
Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego, California 92103
619-717-8459
http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry

Tags: cosmetic dental, Sedation Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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Smile Perfection in San Diego

Friday, September 16th, 2011

“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” -Author Unknown

We are perfectionists at Marcos Ortega DDS, where we create perfect smiles for our San Diego cosmetic dentistry and smile makeover patients.

Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at Marcos Ortega DDS, Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry in San Diego.

Implant Dentistry
Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration available in San Diego or anywhere else, for that matter. A tooth implant consists of a metal post that is inserted into your jawbone. The post replaces the root of the missing tooth.

After a few months, it meshes with your jawbone to provide the strength and integrity of a natural tooth. A base and natural-looking crown is permanently attached to the post. For most San Diego patients with missing teeth, it is the preferred restoration. Implants can also be used to attach dentures and partial dentures for no-slip implant/denture combos.

Crowns
A mainstay of San Diego cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns are more beautiful than ever. New fabrication technologies and materials have improved the aesthetics and strength of this restorative option.

Veneers
Dental veneers are a more conservative treatment than a full crown. This is a good choice for San Diego patients whose teeth are structurally sound but have unsightly flaws such as discoloration, chips, cracks, or imperfect shape. Are you one of the many San Diego teens or adults with dark tetracycline stains? Call us today at 619-717-8459 to say goodbye to tetracycline stains!

Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and onlays (indirect fillings) are designed and fabricated using dental CAD/CAM software. These fillings are strong, attractive, and precisely fitted to the cavity.

Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening is the crowning touch for a perfect smile. (It’s the only thing you need if you are a fortunate San Diego man or woman with perfectly-shaped and aligned teeth.) No one has to live with dull or stained teeth. Call us today for a teeth whitening consultation at our San Diego office.

Tags: Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, dental veneers, Sedation Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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What is a Canted Midline?

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Dr. Marcos Ortega considers many factors when designing a smile for a San Diego smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the top lip (Cupid’s bow).

The skilled San Diego cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced San Diego cosmetic dentists.

Most San Diego dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced San Diego cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with Dr. Marcos Ortega feel free to ask probing questions about Dr. Ortega’s experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Dr. Ortega for your smile makeover.

Marcos Ortega DDS is located at 306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25 in San Diego. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about dental veneers, clear braces, and tooth whitening. We look forward to meeting you. Call us today at 619-717-8459.

Ask us about cosmetic and sedation dentistry.

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Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry In San Diego

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Hello, I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega. Welcome to my San Diego cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

General dentists in San Diego are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will assess the best way to restore the tooth involved.

San Diego cosmetic dentists perform elective dental procedures that make a smile more attractive. Cosmetic dentistry procedures available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego include teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, dental bonding, veneers, inlays, onlays, and dental crowns.

Some San Diego dentists, like myself, offer both general and cosmetic dentistry procedures. In some cases, there is a cosmetic component to restorative procedures. For example, if a San Diego dental patient comes in after receiving an injury that chipped a front tooth, the tooth needs to be restored to prevent decay. The tooth is also less structurally sound, so it is vulnerable to further damage. In addition, the tooth affects the overall appearance of the smile. Depending on the specifics of the damage, there are several of restorative options. Dental bonding, porcelain veneers, and crowns are all used to repair a damaged tooth.

As you can see, there is not always a definitive line between general and cosmetic dentistry. At Marcos Ortega DDS, my very comfortable and friendly team provides the full spectrum of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures.

Experienced San Diego dental professionals who perform general, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental procedures can meet all of your families’ dental needs.

If you are looking for a full-service dental practice in the San Diego area, I invite you to come into Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, We are located at 306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25. To schedule an oral examination or smile makeover consultation, call 619-717-8459.

Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego, California 92103

http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening
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Not Happy With Your San Diego Dentist?

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Hello San Diego dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome!

I am Dr. Marcos Ortega. My cosmetic dental practice is called Marcos Ortega DDS. We are located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. You can find information about my practice, services, and professional San Diego dental team at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com.

In my Marcos Ortega DDS dental blog, I post informative articles about dentistry including new San Diego cosmetic dental treatments, preventative San Diego dental care, and news about my dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I hope you will also find useful dental information here.

Do you currently have a San Diego dentist? If you are in need of a dentist or are not happy with your current San Diego dentist, I invite you to visit my office, meet my very comfortable and friendly staff, and discuss your dental needs with me.

My approach to my profession emphasizes you, the patient.

My first priority is exceeding my patient’s expectations. Before I can provide dental treatment, however, I must become familiar with each patient. That is why your first consultation will take some time. We can’t get to know each other in five minutes.

How are you doing? What is the current condition of your teeth and gums? What are your fears and expectations about San Diego dental treatment? Do you have financial concerns regarding your dental needs? I recognize that each one of my patients has a unique set of circumstances.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we emphasize preventative dental care. When restorative dental treatment is necessary, I recommend the most conservative procedures. If you have pressing dental needs, let’s talk about your options and consider the long term consequences of each treatment. If I believe it is best to refer you to another specialist, I’ll do so without hesitation. I am committed to your well-being and want you to receive the best possible care. We offer services such as dental veneers and teeth whitening.

If you are interested in San Diego cosmetic dentistry, I can also help you. I pursue continual training in the latest cosmetic treatments and have extensive experience performing individual tooth restorations, complete smile makeovers and everything in between. Did you know that I can completely redesign your smile if that is what you desire? Miracles are possible with San Diego cosmetic dentistry.

Please call us at 619-717-8459 to book a consultation. I am confident you will feel good about choosing Marcos Ortega DDS for your dental care.

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