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How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile In San Diego

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, a cosmetic dentist in the San Diego area. In a recent post, I explained how traditional dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of my San Diego denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.

Though they are not as well known as traditional tooth implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the 92103 postal code area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Tooth restoration clients and denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.

In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also mini implant patients in the 92103 postal code area who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These overdenture patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version.

The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if necessary, is usually very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.

Many San Diego cosmetic dentistry clients are happy to learn that mini implants are a lower cost dental implants option. Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you; Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants.

Call cosmetic dentist Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459 to schedule a consultation.

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San Diego porcelain veneers, dental crowns and bridges

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

At our San Diego cosmetic dentistry practice, Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS provides high quality cosmetic dentistry treatment to create beautiful smiles.

Porcelain veneers, dental crowns and bridges are some of our most popular and requested dental procedures. If you are looking for a local San Diego dental practice that specializes in porcelain veneers, dental crowns and bridges, I encourage you to give us a visit.

Our staff is comfortable, friendly, professional and relaxing, and ready to help you better understand your options with porcelain veneers, dental crowns and bridges.

Dr. Dino Mantis DDS provides dental procedures in San Diego, CA, and surrounding areas.

You can find us at 306 Walnut Avenue, Suite 25, San Diego CA, 92103. Or on the web at http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/

We look forward to seeing you.

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Afraid of the Dentist? Your San Diego Sedation Dentist Can Help

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

If you live near San Diego and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you.

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!

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Save Money With Dental Implants at Marcos Ortega DDS

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Q: For San Diego residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?

A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.

Many San Diego dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In fact, some people in Mission Hills or San Diego who have an abscessed tooth extracted are so glad the pain is gone that they forget that the extraction is not the solution. When a tooth is lost, the risk of losing the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

Dr. David Scharf, a Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry says:

“Many times consumers will choose to replace a missing tooth with a removable partial denture because it is the least expensive option. In the long run however, removable partial dentures may be more costly due the loss of adjacent teeth and the need for future replacements. Many people opt to replace teeth with dental implants because they do not compromise the survival of the adjacent teeth.”

Dr. Scharf notes…

“With the price of gasoline and food soaring people try to cut back wherever they can. Unfortunately choosing the least expensive options for tooth replacement can have some very costly ramifications down the road.”

If you are missing a tooth, you may still be able to save the adjacent teeth if receive an implant soon. An implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive general dentistry for families in the San Diego, California area.

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Which Tooth Whitener Works Best in San Diego?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in San Diego?

There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in San Diego. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget, you need to understand the differences in the systems.

Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. San Diego dentists who offer professional in-office tooth bleaching use a whitening gel with a high concentration of peroxide. Some Mission Hills, Mission Valley, and San Diego in-office tooth whitening systems use a light that causes the tooth bleaching agent to work faster. There are different types of lights including halogen, plasma arc, metal halide and laser; but they all work the same way. When the light is shined at teeth on which the whitening gel is applied, it causes the peroxide to break down into free radicals, which are active oxygen molecules. This process naturally occurs without the light, but the light makes it happen faster. That is why you can get whiter teeth in just one hour.

Most San Diego cosmetic dentists also offer take home tooth whitening systems. Although these procedures take a bit longer to work, they achieve the same dramatic results. For many clients, this is the most affordable teeth whitening system.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we offer safe and effective teeth whitening. Our San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients can’t believe how great their teeth look when they remove the stains and restore the brightness. If you would like to learn why our system is superior, schedule a consultation by calling our office at 619-717-8459.

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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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Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Hello! I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS, of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego.

I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 1986. Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects of dentistry, I really enjoy interacting with my San Diego dental patients.

I recognize that my clients have other choices in San Diego area dental practices, and I work continually to earn their trust and surpass their expectations.

Each Mission Hills, Mission Valley, and Hillcrest dentistry client is unique. Many of my patients come in twice-yearly for an exam and cleaning. We help them maintain excellent oral health. Some Bankers Hill cosmetic dentistry clients come to me seeking major restorative dental work. It is extremely gratifying to complete a smile makeover and see the client’s reaction when they see the result for the first time.

When I have a pre-treatment consultation with a new Hillcrest dentistry client, it is very informative for both of us. The patient learns the specifics about the possible procedures and I learn about the clients’ goals, concerns and expectations. Then I work with the client to develop a dental treatment plan that fits the patient’s needs, desired outcome and budget.

My dental practice is located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. If you are looking for an experienced dentist in the San Diego area, call 619-717-8459 to schedule a consultation.

I look forward to meeting with you.

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Celebrity Smiles in San Diego

Monday, April 19th, 2010

How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous people holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some probably do, but many actors and fashion models with dazzling white smiles are smokers.

Very few people (famous and non-famous alike) with perfect teeth were born with them. (…Sure, no one is born with teeth, but you know what I mean.) Celebrities have perfect smiles because they have undergone cosmetic dentistry.

Guess what? You can also have a smile like a supermodel or television news anchor because Dr. Marcos Ortega at Marcos Ortega DDS has as much experience and training in advanced cosmetic dentistry as any Hollywood cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Ortega has been providing smile makeovers for San Diego and Mission Hill dental clients since 1986. Tooth whitening is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure in Hillcrest. Tooth bleaching quickly perks up your teeth and makes you feel like smiling all the time!

Porcelain veneers are used often in Mission Hills and Mission Valley cosmetic dental offices because they correct myriad problems. Veneers remedy misshapen teeth, cracks and chips, and discolored teeth. Teeth that have been worn down extensively can also be repaired with veneers. Preparing a tooth for a porcelain veneer is minimally invasive. The latest veneers do not require the removal of healthy enamel. Another plus: veneers are usually less expensive than complete crowns!

Tooth bleaching and veneers are just two of the many cosmetic dental procedures performed at Marcos Ortega DDS. Schedule a San Diego cosmetic dental consultation today by calling 619-717-8459. At our office, you will always receive VIP treatment, without the annoying paparazzi!

We look forward to helping you achieve a celebrity smile.

(Note that the celebrities pictured above are not affiliated with our site; they just have great smiles!)

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Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Many of the people who visit Marcos Ortega DDS have questions about San Diego cosmetic dentistry in the Hill Crest, Mission Hills, and Mission Valley area. It seems that everyone is interested in cosmetic dentistry, but there are many questions that only your local dentist can answer.

While cosmetic dentistry is not the answer for everyone in San Diego, new developments in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration.

If you have questions about how San Diego cosmetic dentistry can change your smile, fix a blemish, or repair a broken tooth or uneven gum line, give me a call. I am Dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega, and I can help give you a personalized answer to your cosmetic dentistry questions.

Stop by our office at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego, California, and spend a few minutes with me or my very comfortable and friendly staff. We’ll be happy to answer your questions about San Diego cosmetic dentistry. We can also give you an oral assessment to determine whether cosmetic dentistry is right for you, and if San Diego cosmetic dentistry will give you the results you are hoping for.

Often we can achieve great results without resorting to painful procedures or cosmetic dentistry procedures that require longer recovery times. Most cosmetic dentistry problems can be solved in a single visit to Marcos Ortega DDS, and require only a couple of hours to recover.

Some cosmetic dentistry procedures require multiple visits to our San Diego office. We can help you determine the level of San Diego cosmetic dentistry you will need to get the smile you want, and will answer all of your questions about cosmetic dentistry.

We can even help you work out a payment process for your visit, working with your insurance company to make sure you are covered before we begin.

We want you to be comfortable with any San Diego cosmetic dentistry decisions you make. Give us a call, we are ready to answer your questions about San Diego cosmetic dentistry.

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Your California Dentist And Cleaning Your Teeth

Monday, April 5th, 2010

California is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local San Diego community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful San Diego smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local San Diego California dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.

Our San Diego dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our San Diego oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular San Diego dental check up. You should schedule a regular dental check up every six months.

I am a and I work at Marcos Ortega DDS located in the state of California. We specialize in cosmetic and sedation dentistry in the San Diego California community, including the surrounding areas of Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley.

Cleaning your teeth in California is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local San Diego dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local San Diego, California dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your California dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.

To keep that beautiful San Diego California smile in good shape, come in for a dental check up and teeth cleaning.

Call Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego California to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at 619-295-4545.

Dr. Marcos Ortega

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