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How Do You Measure Success in San Diego?

Friday, June 17th, 2011

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we are all about success. Dr. Marcos Ortega’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in successful outcomes daily for our dentistry clients. Each team member at Marcos Ortega DDS shares Dr. Ortega’s passion for success.

For many San Diego dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy teeth and no cavities. For our cosmetic dental clients, success is a stunning smile makeover using veneers, teeth whitening and tooth-colored fillings. For our San Diego patients with a missing tooth, dental implants are used to successfully restore their smile. It is exciting to see implant recipients smile for the first time after receiving their new tooth implant.

We also enjoy completing successful tooth-straightening procedures for youth and adults. Though these transformations take longer than one-visit smile re-designs, the results are no less incredible. In fact, our San Diego orthodontic patients probably appreciate their straight teeth and beautiful smile more than any of our other patients.

Success sometimes means removing tetracycline stains for a San Diego teeth bleaching patient who has been hiding his/her smile for years. Sometimes, success is as simple as helping a nervous patient feel relaxed and comfortable during their visit to our San Diego family dental office . We also offer sedation dentistry for anxious patients.

What do you desire for your smile? At Marcos Ortega DDS, our success depends on your complete smile satisfaction.

To meet our team and discuss your smile specifics, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459.

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Seeking A Cosmetic Dentist In San Diego?

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

When looking for a cosmetic dentist, it is important to find a dentist who you can trust. Why did you stop seeing your last dentist? Did he/she cause you fear, guilt and pain? Perhaps you quit seeing your dentist because it was a love-hate relationship – you hated going and he/she loved making you wait. Was your previous Mission Hills, Mission Valley, or Hillcrest cosmetic dentist insensitive to your concerns? Was he/she a poor communicator? Perhaps you have simply moved into the San Diego area and need a new provider.

I am Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. I understand that many patients are nervous (okay – downright terrified) about dental visits. I also realize that no client wants to be given a shameful lecture about their oral health.

Though I have years of experience and extensive training on all the latest cosmetic dental procedures, there are some things that can’t be learned in dental school; how to build trusting relationships with your patients and create a relaxed atmosphere in your dental practice. I understand that San Diego dental clients can feel very vulnerable as they lie in the chair with their mouth open. My staff and I maintain a friendly environment in our pleasant office. We manage our practice carefully to minimize waiting and provide ample time for each valued patient.

Effective communication is a priority. I make sure my San Diego dentistry patients understand their restorative and cosmetic dentistry options and answer all their questions before we develop a treatment plan.

If you are currently seeking a considerate, experienced, and sensitive San Diego cosmetic dentist, I look forward to meeting you. My phone number is 619-717-8459. You can learn more about me at http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/doctors.htm

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Why You Need a Genuine Cosmetic Dentist

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

A San Diego cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a true cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Of course, many San Diego general dentists offer cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common procedures in the San Diego, California area.

In many cases, San Diego general dentists achieve excellent results. However, there is a difference between adequate results and incredible results. San Diego cosmetic dentists have the skills and experience to create absolutely beautiful smiles.

You have probably seen attractive front teeth crowns performed by a general dentist. They are often perfectly shaped, correctly aligned and pleasingly white. But have you ever seen front teeth dental crowns done by a true artist? The color, translucency, and texture take the crowns to the ultimate level of breathtaking beauty.

I am Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. I would love to tell you the specifics about my experience and specific training in the specialty of cosmetic dentistry. I can show you photos of mediocre cosmetic procedures performed by competent general dentists and you can compare them with photos of some of my actual San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients.

For a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call 619-717-8459 today.

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Dental Cleaning in San Diego

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS.

We provide comprehensive full service cosmetic dentistry for clients in San Diego, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, Bankers Hill and other communities in California.

Our very comfortable and friendly team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Dr. Ortega exceed our clients’ expectations. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile.

We are dedicated to providing each client with personalized care in our state-of-the-art dental practice. For patients who fear dental procedures, we offer sedation dentistry.

Marcos Ortega DDS is located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. For more information about our staff, see http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/doctors.htm.

If you have an attractive San Diego smile, we can help you keep it that way with professional deep cleanings and thorough examinations. We set the standard for preventative dentistry in the greater San Diego area.

If it has been a while since you have received a professional dental cleaning in San Diego, call 619-717-8459 today to schedule a cleaning with one of our friendly hygienists. Your teeth will feel amazingly clean, silky and smooth after the chalky plague and calculus is removed.

Whether you need an examination or a complex dental surgery, at Marcos Ortega DDS we’ll get you smiling again! We also offer emergency dental care for those in a dental emergency who need help fast!

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Have A Large Cavity In Your Tooth?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

When Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, or Bankers Hill.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often used to restore the tooth.

Inlays and onlays are a type of tooth restoration used successfully by cosmetic dentist Marcos Ortega DDS. They are usually bigger than a conventional filling yet smaller than complete dental crowns. An inlay is used to fill an area inside the cusp tips or bumps of a tooth. An onlay covers an area that includes more than one cusp.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, the inlays and onlays we place for our Hillcrest and Mission Hills, Mission Valley clients are indistinguishable from their natural teeth. Dr. Marcos Ortega has the finely-honed eye for detail and complete mastery of dental aesthetics to create an exact match.

Marcos Ortega DDS inlays and onlays:

Are stain resistant
Do not cause tooth sensitivity
Are beautifully matched to natural teeth
When bonded to the tooth, they strengthen the tooth and prevent further decay or damage

Call 619-717-8459 to book a cosmetic dental consultation today.

We’ll help you keep your smile happy and healthy!

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Is a Perfect Smile Possible In San Diego?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Are you considering a smile makeover in the San Diego area? Are you skeptical of promises of a ‘perfect smile’ a ‘celebrity smile’ or ‘a dazzling, youthful smile’? Let’s talk about the most popular San Diego cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected.

Composite Veneers
The application of porcelain veneers at Marcos Ortega DDS can remedy a multitude of aesthetic dental problems and is often a better cosmetic dental solution for candidates in the San Diego area than dental bonding. Veneers can correct tooth chips, tooth cracks, minor tooth misalignment, tooth discoloration, unattractive tooth shape, and disproportionate tooth size. Can a porcelain veneer create a perfect tooth? While a veneer cannot fix a decayed tooth, it can turn an unsightly tooth into an aesthetically perfect tooth.

Tooth Bleaching
San Diego tooth whitening is a non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment that dramatically improves a smile. However, some San Diego tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we only recommend tooth bleaching for clients that are good candidates for the process. If you have all-natural teeth that are dull or stained, tooth whitening will brighten your smile. If you have several crowns in the front of your mouth, or gums that have receded, conventional tooth-whitening may not improve your smile.

Call 619-717-8459 to schedule a tooth-whitening consultation.

Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you have a mouth full of metal fillings, you may be interested in tooth-colored fillings. To get an idea of how the inside of your mouth would look without metal, have someone without any fillings open their mouth. Do you remember when your mouth looked like that? Would you like to bring your smile back to its pre-filling appearance? It is possible with tooth-colored fillings at Marcos Ortega DDS.

These are just a few of the cosmetic dental solutions that create perfect smiles for our San Diego clients. You can see a complete list of our cosmetic dentistry services at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com.

Tags: cosmetic dental, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, tooth whitening
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Affordable Dentistry

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

The worry about finding affordable cosmetic dentistry in San Diego is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the San Diego area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable cosmetic dentistry is available in San Diego at Marcos Ortega DDS, and we want to help you get the cosmetic dental care you need at an affordable price.

We specialize in affordable cosmetic dentistry including dental implants, porcelain veneers and dental crowns.

Our affordable cosmetic dentistry options include offering various payment methods. We also have an experienced staff who can review insurance options and discuss payment planning to help you afford your dental care.

Affordable cosmetic dentistry is available to everyone in the San Diego community. Give the very comfortable and friendly staff at Marcos Ortega DDS a call at 619-717-8459 to discuss how we can provide you and your family affordable dentistry.

Our office is located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25, in San Diego. We service the 92103 zip code area.

Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry

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Prevention-Oriented Dentistry

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Are you a San Diego area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many San Diego people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.

Your first step toward dental health begins with a prevention consultation with cosmetic dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega.

San Diego dental patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous dental work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, Dr. Marcos Ortega can establish a decay prevention plan just for you.

A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative services at Marcos Ortega DDS. Twice-yearly exams reveal early problems before they progress to bigger problems needing procedures such as dental implants. Deep cleanings prevent a multitude of serious dental issues for our Mission Hills, Mission Valley and Bankers Hill patients who faithfully keep their regular cleaning appointments.

Oral health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body – not just your teeth.

If you suspect you have a cavity or gum disease, call us at 619-717-8459 before it gets worse. We can successfully treat your current problems and restore your dental health. In addition, we will set you on the path toward a healthier future.

-Achieving Health and Beauty with Cosmetic Dentistry

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What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

When you meet someone in San Diego who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health?

Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by our appearance. Even if a person is impeccably dressed and groomed, a missing front tooth detracts from the overall pleasing impression.

Here is a personal story from a woman who lost a tooth:

I lost my job and along with it my dental insurance, then a month later, one of my front teeth. It has been very hard to find work…. and I know the missing tooth has cost me several jobs.”

A missing tooth can be a big deal.

Dental implants not only restore oral health, they restore self-confidence. Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. Studies have shown that after more than 20 years, the vast majority of dental implants placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons continue to function at peak performance. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.

Dental implants are one of the procedures we routinely perform at Marcos Ortega DDS to help our San Diego clients regain the beautiful smile they once had. Not all cosmetic dental procedures are as extreme as dental implants. There are many minimally-invasive remedies for unattractive smiles.

Porcelain veneers instantly provide a perfect, gleaming tooth surface for San Diego clients with broken or discolored teeth. Tooth whitening is a quick and affordable dentistry procedure in San Diego that achieves dramatic results without requiring the removal of any tooth structure. Call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459 for more information about smile design and restorative dentistry.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega

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What Is Laser Dentistry?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

The word ‘LASER’ is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every California industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine.

Lasers are now used in some technologically-advanced San Diego cosmetic dental practices on both hard (tooth) and soft (gum) tissue. Lasers allow San Diego cosmetic dentists a degree of precision that was previously impossible.

How do lasers benefit our dental patients?

Fewer stitches (some surgical procedures require no sutures)

Shorter healing time

Decreased chance of infection

Less damage to surrounding tissue/bone

Increased patient comfort – anesthesia is often unnecessary

San Diego dentists use lasers in crown lengthening, decay detection, bacteria removal in root canals, gum recontouring, biopsy, lesion removal, and tooth whitening.

If you are interested in any of these procedures, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459. Dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega has been providing unsurpassed general and cosmetic dentistry since 1986.

The latest dental technology is useless without the skill and experience necessary to deliver the best possible outcomes. Let us show you some photos of the results we routinely achieve at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. We also offer emergency dental care for those in the Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, and San Diego areas.

-Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry

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