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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.

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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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Tooth Decay in San Diego?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone as well.

Dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega has been restoring teeth since 1986. Ongoing training is essential for staying on the cutting edge of the cosmetic dentistry industry.

Decay is the most common San Diego dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation (number one is the common cold). If you have one or more teeth with decay, it’s time to take care of them.

Fillings, inlays, onlays and dental crowns are used to restore teeth for our San Diego cosmetic dental patients. Even the most basic procedure – filling a cavity – has evolved. There are several types of new materials available including porcelain and composite resin. Each has specific strengths and aesthetic considerations. San Diego patients who replace silver amalgam with tooth-colored fillings love getting the metal out of their smile.

Inlays and onlays are more extensive restorations. There are two types: direct or indirect. Direct inlays and onlays are made in the cosmetic dental office on the spot and applied in one visit. Indirect inlays and onlays are fabricated in a dental lab. They usually require a second visit but the results are well worth the extra trip.

When a San Diego client has a tooth that cannot be restored with an inlay or an onlay, a natural-looking porcelain crown is the answer. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we create crowns that blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth. Let us show you some photos of patients who have received smile makeovers – you will not see any “Chiclet” crowns that stick out like a sore thumb. In fact, you won’t be able to tell which of our San Diego dental clients have crowns.

Marcos Ortega DDS, a cosmetic and sedation dentistry practice, is located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. Dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega is currently accepting new patients. Call 619-717-8459 to schedule an aesthetic dental consultation.

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Porcelain Crowns, Sedation Dentistry
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Top Reasons To Visit Your San Diego Dentist

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Top Ten Reasons To Visit Your Local San Diego Dentist:

Check Up; it’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems.
Clean Up; our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile.
Brush Up; if it has been a while since your last dental visit, it’s probably time to come in to learn about the new options we have for dental care.
Avoid pain; if you have dental pain and have been putting off a trip to the dentist, come in now. We specialize in relieving dental pain and even offer sedation dentistry for anxious patients.
Fillings; we can find and fill all your dental cavities in almost no time at all. This will help you avoid more painful problems down the road, and helps ease some of those sensitivities to hot and cold.
Avoid gum disease; we can assess the health of your gums and suggest treatments or practices that are available to help you improve the health of your gums.
Ready for a whiter smile? We can help. We have tooth whitening options available that will brighten your smile and make your teeth whiter.
Tooth replacement; If you are missing a tooth, we can help restore your smile with the latest in tooth replacement technology.
Cosmetic dentistry is something everyone is considering to make improvements to their smile. We can help you assess the options and learn more about the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry.
Confidence: Nothing brings you more confidence than when you know you have a bright and beautifully healthy smile.

I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, and I am a Dentist in the San Diego, California community. If you are ready for professional dentistry, please give our office a call.

Give us a call at 619-717-8459, or visit us on our website at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

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Successful Smiles in San Diego

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

San Diego professionals who are happy with the face they present to others have a greater level of confidence. Confident people in turn are more likely to be successful in their business and personal relationships. Simply put; if you feel better, you’ll probably do better!

At Marcos Ortega DDS, our San Diego cosmetic dentistry clients experience a significant boost of self-confidence whether they undergo complete smile transformations or a less extensive treatment.

Whether it is attractive or not, your smile is always with you. Every person you meet notices your smile immediately. Even if you never smile because you are embarrassed about the condition of your teeth, your teeth still show every time you talk.

How do you feel about the smile you present to the world? Are you comfortable with the color of your teeth? Would you like to straighten your teeth? Do have teeth with chips and cracks?

At Marcos Ortega, DDS, we are dedicated to patient satisfaction. Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS has years of experience developing customized treatment plans for creating brilliant symmetrical smiles. In addition to providing premium cosmetic dentistry, we provide sedation dentistry as well.

If you are not familiar with the latest tooth whitening techniques, veneers, or clear braces, call us to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation with Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS. We are located at 306 Walnut Avenue, Suite 25, San Diego, CA 92103. You can find more information about our cosmetic dental services at http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/

Are you ready to discover what smile satisfaction can do for your self-confidence?

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Do You Love Your Smile?

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

The Hillcrest people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Bankers Hill were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced San Diego aesthetic dentist.

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS provides the state-of-the-art procedures that deliver dazzling, flawless teeth for our cosmetic dentistry clients. We treat patients from 25 to 75. You are never too young or too old to improve your smile; but it will definitely make you feel younger!

Two common smile-killers are yellow enamel and chipped teeth.

Discolored Teeth

Few San Diego people have pearly white smiles that stay that way forever. Even with consistent brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings, our teeth darken as we age. Fortunately, the most affordable San Diego cosmetic dentistry procedure is tooth bleaching. Picture yourself with a celebrity-caliber smile. It is possible with safe and affordable teeth whitening at Marcos Ortega DDS.

Damaged Teeth

Our teeth work hard for us day after day, year after year. Sometimes they get chipped or cracked in the process. If you would like to fix your tooth flaws, schedule a consultation by calling Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-295-4545. We use porcelain veneers every day to remedy tooth trauma. Cosmetic bonding has been used with fabulous results for many years and bonding is usually a fraction of the price of a crown.

Ask Dentist Ortega which of our San Diego cosmetic dentistry procedures can be completed in one appointment. How about a same-day smile makeover?

If you have never been eager to show your teeth when you smile or laugh, now is the time to change that. Call Marcos Ortega DDS today at 619-295-4545 to schedule a smile design consultation.

Tags: Porcelain Veneers, San Diego Cosmetic Dentist, teeth straightening, Teeth Whitening, tooth bleaching
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San Diego Tooth Whitening For Whiter Smiles

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

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 tooth 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 tooth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many tooth 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 tooth 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 procedure, 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. Call 619-295-4545.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega, Dentist

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