August 17th, 2009 by moprospect
As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most San Diego retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems.
Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years!
Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear such as enamel loss, staining, and chips, it is not too late to restore your youthful smile. And, though tooth loss is fairly common for San Diego residents over sixty, in most cases it is preventable.
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego area, we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in porcelain veneers and dental crowns and Invisalign invisible braces.
If you live in Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, or Bankers Hill, call 619-295-4545 to schedule a dental consultation. If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, you will be interested to learn about the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques. Many procedures can be completed in one visit to our San Diego dental office.
Give us a call at 619-295-4545 or find us on the Web at: http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com
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August 5th, 2009 by moprospect
Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite California radio station. An assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.
As you read this, does your heart begin racing? Are your palms sweaty?
If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral sedation benefits nervous dental patients in San Diego every day. Moderate sedation is used for all types of dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal. If you are considering extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work, conscious sedation may allow your dentist to complete multiple procedures in a single visit.
Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule a visit with Dr. Marcos Ortega to learn about conscious sedation dentistry.
Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego, California 92103.
Give us a call at 619-295-4545 or find us on the Web at: http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/
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July 31st, 2009 by moprospect
It’s not just about looks. According to 
a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. (See http://www.aacd.com for complete survey results.)
Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego have experienced this phenomenon firsthand. They have expressed that they not only feel great about their looks, they are more confident in professional and social situations. Another benefit: they also feel more appealing to the opposite gender.
I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. I get great satisfaction in using my years of specialized experience to provide premium cosmetic dentistry for my patients. I am passionate about developing a custom treatment plan for each San Diego dental client. Some of my patients had lived with misaligned or crooked teeth for years. Others had been self-conscious about missing or stained teeth.
There has never been a better time to upgrade your smile. There are solutions for every kind of dental problem. If you are not familiar with the latest teeth whitening, crown restoration and tooth replacement procedures, it is time to find out. Call 619-295-4545 to schedule a consultation. Come in to our office on 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego and see photos of our happy dental makeover clients who are enjoying their beautiful smiles every day!
Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego, California 92103.
Give us a call at 619-295-4545 or find us on the Web at: http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/
Tags: Hillcrest Teeth Whitening, Mission Hills Smile Makeover, San Diego cosmetic dentistry
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July 22nd, 2009 by moprospect
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in San Diego and throughout California.
Numerous ads for whitening products in our local San Diego media contain terms such as ‘white brite’, ‘22 carbamide peroxide’ and ‘peroxide teeth’. They look tempting, but how do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction?
First, and especially for our local San Diego California patients, we recommend talking to Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS at Marcos Ortega DDS at our San Diego office. Just because teeth whitening products are readily available, it doesn’t mean they are all safe or appropriate for every person. Getting a professional opinion is a good first step.
Don’t be fooled by smile whitening hype and risk damage, especially if you need tetracycline teeth whitening. If you have existing cosmetic dental work such as crowns, bonding, partial dentures or bridge work, it is especially important to talk to a San Diego dental professional about worry free dentistry teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening kits are not the only way to quickly improve your smile. Many of your neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. There are several brands of veneers such as Lumineers by Cerinate, da Vinci and Mac. We can help you decide on which is best for you.
Veneers are sometimes called ‘instant orthodontics’ because they can correct tooth misalignment and gaps as well as provide instant teeth whitening.
Porcelain veneers can also fix chipped teeth and cover stains. The vast majority of San Diego veneer recipients are extremely pleased with the results.
Providing comprehensive dental care for San Diego families since 1986.
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July 22nd, 2009 by moprospect
A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth.
The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is 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. The root replacement device can help prevent future jaw bone deterioration that can occur after a tooth has been lost. When the implant has integrated securely with the bone (it can take three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached.
The dental implants available in the San Diego area are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of configurations. One dental implant can replace one missing tooth. A series of implants can replace more than one tooth or anchor a dental bridge. Implants can also act as a sturdy base for partial or full dentures.
When calculating the cost of dental implants in San Diego, you’ll want to compare them to other restorative options.
Call 619-295-4545 to schedule a visit to discuss your dental goals and the possibility of reasonably cost dental implants. If you are missing one or more teeth, you owe it to yourself to get dental implants information.
-Marcos Ortega DDS
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July 17th, 2009 by moprospect
General dentists in the San Diego area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your general dentist will refer you to a local specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team.
Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the San Diego area:
Endodontists
Endodontists specialize in root canal therapy and other procedures involving the root and surrounding parts of the tooth.
Periodontists
Periodontists treat the conditions affecting gum tissue and the bone surrounding the teeth. If you have gingivitis or more advanced periodontal disease, you may be referred to a periodontist in San Diego.
Prosthodontists
Repairing damaged teeth and replacing lost teeth for San Diego patients is called ‘restorative dentistry’. Prosthodontists have advanced training in procedures involving crowns, dental implants, bridges, veneers, inlays, and partial or complete dentures.
Pediatric Dentists
Infants, young children and teenagers have different dental needs than adults. Pediatric Dentists undergo additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases affecting the youngest population in San Diego.
Oral Surgeons
Oral Surgeons perform surgical procedures involving the teeth, mouth and jaw. These include dental implants, surgery to repair damage due to injury, tumor surgery, and cleft lip and palate reconstruction.
If you are interested in learning more about these specialties, or have a concern regarding your oral health, please visit us at Marcos Ortega DDS. You will find us at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego California 92103. Please give us a call at 619-295-4545.
-Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS
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July 8th, 2009 by moprospect
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone in San Diego when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
Tooth sensitivity can be a signal that something is wrong. It may be caused by periodontal disease or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
Enamel erosion can be caused by a number of factors including acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. If your teeth are sensitive following a professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Marcos Ortega DDS, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few weeks.
Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession for our San Diego patients is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!
If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call 619-295-4545 right away to make an appointment. Dr. Marcos Ortega takes tooth pain seriously.
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we not only treat tooth sensitivity problems, we also perform entire smile makeovers for cosmetic dentistry patients in the Hillcrest and Mission Hills, Mission Valley areas. You’ll find us in the 92103 zip code area.
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July 8th, 2009 by moprospect
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 619-295-4545.
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we are excited about new light tooth 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 California.
Don’t take chances with something as important as your teeth.
Orthodontia patients will appreciate the range of choices now available in braces, too. Speed braces bring teeth into alignment quicker than any previous teeth straightening systems used in San Diego. If you weren’t able to get braces for crooked teeth when you were a kid, it is not too late; with the latest teeth straightening treatments in California, you can finally transform your smile without bulky or inconvenient braces. Come to our San Diego dental practice and we can show you before and after braces photos, and discuss your options.
Marcos Ortega DDS is at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego, California 92103.
Give us a call at 619-295-4545, or visit us on the Web at our dental website located at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com .
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July 8th, 2009 by moprospect
No one in likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego has the solutions for your smile problems.
You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are an affordable and non-invasive way to correct misshapen or damaged teeth that are otherwise structurally sound. If you have a tooth that is beyond repair, don’t despair. A dental implant may be the answer. Call 619-295-4545 for a tooth implant consultation in our local San Diego office.
You don’t have to watch your teeth become duller and more discolored every year, either. Whether you are young, older or somewhere in the middle, teeth whitening works wonders to perk up your smile.
The latest restorative and cosmetic dental procedures are performed right here at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego.
I have been practicing dentistry since 1986. I have noticed that my San Diego patients who receive dental makeovers have only one regret; they wish they would have done it sooner! Clients with dazzling new smiles are surprised by how much confidence they gain. Because they love their smile, they smile more often.
Come in and see us at Marcos Ortega DDS
Tags: Hillcrest Teeth Whitening, Misison Valley Dental Implants, Mission Hills Porcelain Veneers, San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
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June 27th, 2009 by moprospect
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.
Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.
At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.
Our goal is to help our dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.
To schedule a deep cleaning, call 619-295-4545. We are located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry clients. See http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.
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