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A Facial Or Filling In San Diego?

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush San Diego spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes.

Just because we can’t recreate an identical San Diego spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying.

We have a full-service dental comfort menu for our San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients.

Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry: Choose your level of sedation for confident relaxation

Topical analgesic

A variety of media choices

Soft bite blocks to rest your jaw during treatment

Personalized attention from our very friendly and comfort-oriented sedation and cosmetic dental team

Ergonomic reclining chairs for maximum back and neck comfort

Rigorous infection control protocols for peace of mind

Are you in need of tooth restorations, teeth whitening, orthodontic solutions, or just a thorough dental cleaning in San Diego?

Enjoy a luxurious dental spa experience at Marcos Ortega DDS without paying extra. Schedule gentle dentistry today by calling 619-717-8459.

Dr. Marcos Ortega
Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego, California 92103
619-717-8459
http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry

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Smile Perfection in San Diego

Friday, September 16th, 2011

“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” -Author Unknown

We are perfectionists at Marcos Ortega DDS, where we create perfect smiles for our San Diego cosmetic dentistry and smile makeover patients.

Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at Marcos Ortega DDS, Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry in San Diego.

Implant Dentistry
Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration available in San Diego or anywhere else, for that matter. A tooth implant consists of a metal post that is inserted into your jawbone. The post replaces the root of the missing tooth.

After a few months, it meshes with your jawbone to provide the strength and integrity of a natural tooth. A base and natural-looking crown is permanently attached to the post. For most San Diego patients with missing teeth, it is the preferred restoration. Implants can also be used to attach dentures and partial dentures for no-slip implant/denture combos.

Crowns
A mainstay of San Diego cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns are more beautiful than ever. New fabrication technologies and materials have improved the aesthetics and strength of this restorative option.

Veneers
Dental veneers are a more conservative treatment than a full crown. This is a good choice for San Diego patients whose teeth are structurally sound but have unsightly flaws such as discoloration, chips, cracks, or imperfect shape. Are you one of the many San Diego teens or adults with dark tetracycline stains? Call us today at 619-717-8459 to say goodbye to tetracycline stains!

Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and onlays (indirect fillings) are designed and fabricated using dental CAD/CAM software. These fillings are strong, attractive, and precisely fitted to the cavity.

Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening is the crowning touch for a perfect smile. (It’s the only thing you need if you are a fortunate San Diego man or woman with perfectly-shaped and aligned teeth.) No one has to live with dull or stained teeth. Call us today for a teeth whitening consultation at our San Diego office.

Tags: Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, dental veneers, Sedation Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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Preventing Tooth Decay in California

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

In San Diego, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Marcos Ortega DDS serves people from 25 to 75 years old to help fight tooth decay.

Bacteria are a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids to break down the enamel coating on your teeth. The breakdown of your tooth enamel can often result in the development of small holes in your teeth which are known as cavities. The breaking down of your tooth enamel in is known as tooth decay, and it is a serious dental problem for children and adults in California.

California tooth decay is typically a result of diet and oral hygiene choices. When sticky foods are consumed and allowed to sit on the teeth, or foods full of sugars and starches are consumed frequently throughout the day, tooth decay can result. Foods to avoid include soda and sugary chewing gum; these foods tend to stay around for a while and create an environment where bacteria thrive. To help prevent tooth decay, simply limit sugary and starchy foods between meals. Also, brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once a day, and visiting your local San Diego cosmetic dentist in California for regular check ups and cleanings will help prevent tooth decay.

Hello, my name is Marcos Ortega, and I am a dentist and I work at Marcos Ortega DDS located at 306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25 San Diego, California . Tooth decay is a preventable dental problem, and I can help. I will be happy to meet you, and to give you an idea of the many ways we can help you prevent tooth decay and avoid a more costly or even painful ailment.

We at specialize in cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry and would be happy to discuss with you any health concerns related to your teeth. Give us a call at 619-717-8459.

Dr. Marcos Ortega

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What is a Canted Midline?

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Dr. Marcos Ortega considers many factors when designing a smile for a San Diego smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the top lip (Cupid’s bow).

The skilled San Diego cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced San Diego cosmetic dentists.

Most San Diego dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced San Diego cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with Dr. Marcos Ortega feel free to ask probing questions about Dr. Ortega’s experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Dr. Ortega for your smile makeover.

Marcos Ortega DDS is located at 306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25 in San Diego. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about dental veneers, clear braces, and tooth whitening. We look forward to meeting you. Call us today at 619-717-8459.

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Beware Of An Acidic Diet In San Diego

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Most San Diego folks don’t often think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually.

The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel demineralizes (loses some of its density) when coming in contact with acids. Saliva can dilute and neutralize acid so the tooth can remineralize (re-harden). This process isn’t instantaneous, however. While the enamel is soft, the tooth is vulnerable to losing a microscopic outer layer of enamel. If the erosion continues, the much softer dentin is exposed. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we are noticing an increase in cases of serious acid erosion. It is apparent that the typical San Diego diet is becoming more acidic.

The list of acidic foods may surprise you. They include eggs, gravy, asparagus, chicken, cottage cheese, honey, fish, ham, butter, sour cream, aged cheese, and yogurt with active cultures. Generally, food with a high sugar or artificial sweetener content are highly acidic.

Now let’s talk about drinks. You probably already know that soda pop and wine are not good for your teeth. San Diego teens that sip soda all day can have acid erosion while their young teeth should be at their strongest. In addition to soda, energy drinks are very popular in California and San Diego cosmetic dentists are noticing the effects on their dental patients’ tooth enamel.

If you drink soda or energy drinks often, you may want to drink water or chew sugarless gum after downing a can. Stimulating saliva production can speed up the remineralization process.

If your teeth have become more sensitive in general, or in response to hot or cold foods or beverages, you may have acid erosion. To schedule an examination with Dr. Marcos Ortega at Marcos Ortega DDS, call 619-717-8459 today.

We are a full-service dental office with hundreds of satisfied clients in San Diego. We are located at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. We are working to raise awareness of the oral health dangers of acid erosion. We hope you have benefited from this Marcos Ortega DDS blog article and look forward to your visit. We also offer sedation dentistry and emergency dental care in San Diego.

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Sedation Dentistry In San Diego

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Many San Diego dentistry patients have discovered the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sedation dentistry). There are three main types of sedation options available in the San Diego area.

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.

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How Do You Measure Success in San Diego?

Friday, June 17th, 2011

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we are all about success. Dr. Marcos Ortega’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in successful outcomes daily for our dentistry clients. Each team member at Marcos Ortega DDS shares Dr. Ortega’s passion for success.

For many San Diego dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy teeth and no cavities. For our cosmetic dental clients, success is a stunning smile makeover using veneers, teeth whitening and tooth-colored fillings. For our San Diego patients with a missing tooth, dental implants are used to successfully restore their smile. It is exciting to see implant recipients smile for the first time after receiving their new tooth implant.

We also enjoy completing successful tooth-straightening procedures for youth and adults. Though these transformations take longer than one-visit smile re-designs, the results are no less incredible. In fact, our San Diego orthodontic patients probably appreciate their straight teeth and beautiful smile more than any of our other patients.

Success sometimes means removing tetracycline stains for a San Diego teeth bleaching patient who has been hiding his/her smile for years. Sometimes, success is as simple as helping a nervous patient feel relaxed and comfortable during their visit to our San Diego family dental office . We also offer sedation dentistry for anxious patients.

What do you desire for your smile? At Marcos Ortega DDS, our success depends on your complete smile satisfaction.

To meet our team and discuss your smile specifics, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459.

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Help Me San Diego; I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!

Friday, May 13th, 2011

If you are afraid of your San Diego cosmetic dentist, you are not alone. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we encounter many nervous first-time San Diego dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment and earn lifelong clients?

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.

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Wisdom Teeth Checkup

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the San Diego community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in San Diego is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, Marcos Ortega DDS, works with patients from ages 25 to 75, and our very friendly staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Marcos Ortega DDS, It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the San Diego area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. We also service the greater San Diego area, including Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley and Bankers Hill.

We specialize in cosmetic and sedation dentistry, and often perform porcelain veneers and dental crowns. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry’, 619-717-8459 We also provide emergency dental care in the San Diego area.

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San Diego Endodontics

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Marcos Ortega DDS, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our San Diego dentistry patients and many report minimal discomfort. San Diego root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many California root canal patients, the procedure is no worse than getting a filling from your Marcos Ortega DDS dental professional.

At Marcos Ortega DDS, our goal is to help our Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, and Bankers Hill root canal patients avoid the necessity of California endodontic treatment by providing skilled dental care. However, if root canal therapy is necessary to preserve a tooth for one of our greater San Diego area root canal patients, we provide the most advanced San Diego endodontic treatment in California

How do you know if you need a San Diego root canal? See your Marcos Ortega DDS dental professional immediately if you experience tenderness or pain, hot or cold sensitivity, tooth discoloration, tooth injury, gum swelling, gum pain, or lymph node tenderness or drainage. However, for some San Diego endodontic patients, there are no symptoms. That is why it is crucial to visit your local San Diego cosmetic dentist regularly for a thorough San Diego dental examination. We offer sedation dentistry for anxious patients.

Call Marcos Ortega DDS, at 619-717-8459 to schedule an appointment.