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California porcelain veneers and dental crowns

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

California Family DentistryI’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, and my practice is called Marcos Ortega DDS.

We perform porcelain veneers and dental crowns in San Diego California.

Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are some of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in many other dental procedures, as well. If you are looking for a local California dental practice that specialized in porcelain veneers and dental crowns, I encourage you to visit Marcos Ortega DDS.

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

Marcos Ortega DDS provides dental procedures in San Diego, California.

You can find us at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego, California. Or on the web at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

Or just give us a call at 619-295-4545.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega

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Dental Crowns at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Dental Crowns at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums (Oral sedation, anyone?).

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

  • All-porcelain (ceramic)
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal
  • Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega at 619-295-4545. Marcos Ortega DDS is located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. We have been serving clients in the San Diego area since 1986. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

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