Pain isn’t fun. Your San Diego cosmetic dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Marcos Ortega DDS have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a more enjoyable experience.

Some of the most common pain-relieving medications used in San Diego dentist offices and around the country are topical anesthetics. These are swabbed directly onto mouth tissue so they only numb the very surface layers. Topical anesthetics can reduce the pain of mouth sores, or they can be applied to prepare the mouth for an injection.

Local anesthetics are injected into mouth tissue (usually the gums) to block the nerve sensations to specific areas of the mouth. San Diego dentists numb the mouth in this way before filling cavities, treating gum disease, or before certain cosmetic dentistry procedures.

More involved dental procedures may necessitate the need for nitrous oxide or even general anesthesia. Ask us about sedation dentistry and oral conscious sedation.

It is very common for your dentist to recommend an over the counter analgesic to relieve pain after a dental visit. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.

Because your San Diego cosmetic dentist will most likely use a pain reliever during the dental visit or prescribe something for you to take after the treatment, make sure you jot down a complete list of medications you are taking, including herbal supplements, before each appointment.

I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega and I want San Diego residents to be informed about their dental care, especially as it pertains to pain relief during dental treatment. If you are in the San Diego area and are looking for quality dental care, please contact my office today at 619-717-8459. Our very friendly staff would be happy to talk to you about dental implants, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and the other services we offer.

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

Inhalation

Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in Hillcrest cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is an ideal sedative. It begins to work quickly, but then wears off as soon as the San Diego dental patient stops inhaling it. Breathing nitrous oxide can produce warm tingling sensations and a feeling of euphoria.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral sedatives take longer to work than nitrous, but produce a calmer state for many nervous Hillcrest dental patients. Triazolam and diazepam are common oral sedatives used in dentistry. These sedative medications are routinely prescribed by San Diego physicians for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms.

Oral sedation is a good sedation choice for anxious patients who require a lengthy dental procedure such as dental implants. After the dental visit, it takes a while for the medication to wear off. A Bankers Hill conscious sedation patient should not plan to drive home after undergoing dental sedation.

IV Sedation

Like nitrous, intra-venous sedation starts working immediately as the sedative enters the bloodstream. IV sedation usually produces the deepest state of relaxation. IV patients can dream away the entire procedure and wake up calm and relaxed.

To schedule a dental sedation consultation, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459. We have the answer for your dental anxiety.

1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended procedures. The consultation also includes a discussion about pain control including oral conscious sedation medications. This allows our San Diego dentistry clients to make informed decisions about their oral health and necessary dental procedures.

2) Dr. Marcos Ortega practices gentle, pain-free dentistry. San Diego cosmetic dentistry treatment will not begin until you are numb. Keep in mind, however, that every dentistry patient reacts to numbing agents and sedation medications differently.

Speak up quickly if you start to feel discomfort. We will pause treatment, administer additional analgesic and wait until it takes effect. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we never rush cosmetic dental or restorative procedures.

We will do our best to make you comfortable, whether you are receiving dental veneers, undergoing crown-lengthening treatment, having your teeth whitened, or replacing your old silver fillings.

3) We provide many in-office amenities at Marcos Ortega DDS which help our dental patients focus on something pleasant during cosmetic dental treatment. Not every San Diego dental patient chooses sedation dentistry. Sometimes chemical-free diversions such as listening to your favorite music provide a diversion while letting you remain clear-headed.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we understand dental anxiety and will help you overcome it. We are located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego, 92103.  We also provide dentistry for the cities of Bankers Hill  Mission Hills, Mission Valley, and   Hillcrest.

To schedule a friendly consultation, call 619-717-8459 or visit http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com.

Myth #1: With San Diego Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious

Some nervous San Diego dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we offer different levels of sedation, but none of the sedation options put you completely to sleep. With oral sedation you are relaxed but not totally knocked out. When we need to ask a San Diego dental sedation patient a question during the treatment, the patient is able to hear, understand, and respond.

Myth #2: San Diego Dental Sedation Should Only Be Used For Extensive Dental Treatment

San Diego anxiety-free dentistry is completely safe. Many nervous sedation dentistry clients request sedation for routine exams and procedures.

Myth #3: Most California Dental Insurance Companies Do Not Cover San Diego Sedation Dentistry

Some San Diego dental insurers do cover sedation. Check with your insurer for details about your California dental insurance benefits.

Myth #4: San Diego Sleep Dentistry Is Still Experimental

San Diego cosmetic dentists have been safely providing sedation for many years. Marcos Ortega DDS meets all the requirements advised by the American Dental Association. Millions of Americans and thousands of California cosmetic dental patients have safely received sedation for dental treatment.

For more information about anxiety-free dentistry, contact Marcos Ortega DDS at http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/doctors.htm or 619-717-8459 today to schedule a sedation consultation.

Sedation dentistry is available in San Diego at Marcos Ortega DDS. We have been providing sedation dentistry for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients in the San Diego area.

Though it may sound impossible, with sedation dentistry, dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our San Diego patients, and it can be effective for treating or working with the following:

Teeth sensitivity;
Fear of needles;
A powerful gag reflex;
Difficulty controlling body movement;
Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.

If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Marcos Ortega DDS. When you come to our office at 306 Walnut Avenue, Suite 25, San Diego CA 92103, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Marcos Ortega DDS, where your smile is our top priority!

What may not be as obvious are the advances in techniques, tools and materials. Top San Diego dentists now use digital computer imaging which is safer than traditional x-rays. Dental technicians can store, retrieve and transmit digital images much easier than was possible with traditional x-ray film.

The use of lasers has also changed the face of dentistry. Laser surgery requires less anesthesia, minimizes swelling, and protects surrounding tissue. San Diego family dentists use lasers for detecting and treating cavities and dental technicians use them for the curing of restorative materials.

Another exciting development in cosmetic dentistry is the CAD-CAM technology that allows Bankers Hill cosmetic dentists to perform restorations in a single visit. The types of procedures that can be completed in one visit include crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and veneers.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-295-4545 to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

Dr. Marcos Ortega

You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the San Diego area. Whether I am working with a Mission Hills or Mission Valley dental patient, having dinner at a Hillcrest restaurant, or attending a Bankers Hill sporting event, I notice whether the people around me smile. Whenever I encounter someone with obvious tooth problems, I want to tell them about the procedures that can completely transform their frown into a healthy and beautiful smile.

Are you one of those people who don’t want to show their teeth? I would love to talk to you about a smile makeover. Whatever your excuse is for not seeking dental treatment, I can discuss all of your concerns with you during a free consultation.

Perhaps you are afraid of dental work. Have you ever considered oral conscious sedation? With sedation dentistry, even extensive treatment is virtually pain free. Sedation will calm your mind as well as the nerves in your mouth.

Perhaps the cost of San Diego cosmetic dentistry is holding you back. My very comfortable and friendly staff will be happy to talk to you about financing plans. It is important to remember that if your teeth are decayed, postponing treatment will cost more money in the long run. Filling a cavity is far more affordable dentistry than a root canal procedure or, in the case of an extracted tooth, a dental implant.

You can contact my office at 619-717-8459 or online at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com. My San Diego family dental website contains information about all the general, restorative and aesthetic services we provide.

I can transform your smile into one that you will want to show all the time!

Dr. Marcos Ortega

My name is Dr. Marcos Ortega, and I am a Dentist in the San Diego, California community.

My practice is called ‘Marcos Ortega DDS‘, and together we provide dentistry services including porcelain veneers and dental crowns.

If you are looking for an San Diego Dentist, I invite you to give Marcos Ortega DDS a try. We are very comfortable and friendly, and caring. Give us a call at 619-295-4545, or visit us on our website at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com.

By the way: I am a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. You can learn more about Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation at their website located at http://www.docseducation.com/docs/home.asp.

Marcos Ortega DDS, is a family dentistry practice in San Diego California.

You find your family dentist at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25, in San Diego California. We serve the 92103 zip code with family dentistry.

Our specialties include cosmetic and sedation dentistry. We often perform a porcelain veneers and dental crowns, and Invisalign invisible braces.

Family dentistry requires a very comfortable and friendly staff. Our commitment is to provide the most comfortable care for your family. Our staff is very comfortable and friendly, and ready to greet your family with a friendly smile and home town care.

We look forward to meeting you and your family.

Cost
In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most San Diego residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 619-295-4545 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your San Diego dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Sedation Dentistry
When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.

Dr. Marcos Ortega
Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25
San Diego, California
619-295-4545
http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com