Posts Tagged ‘Teeth Whitening’

All Tooth Stains Are Not Created Equal

Friday, January 20th, 2012

San Diego Teeth Bleaching Will any of our locally advertised San Diego teeth whitening options remove the stains from your teeth?

The effectiveness of teeth bleaching in San Diego depends partly on the types of stains.

Extrinsic tooth stains are the easiest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better for your smile than it is for your lungs.

Unfortunately, even if you avoid these common teeth stainers, your teeth will become discolored over time. Like gray hair, wrinkles, and memory lapses, a dull smile is an inevitable part of aging for San Diego retirees.

Intrinsic tooth stains develop from the inside out. Tooth injury and tetracycline are the usual culprits. Intrinsic stains are more difficult to remove completely, but it is possible to lighten them with professional Zoom whitening available at your San Diego cosmetic dental office.

If your teeth are stained, whether from coffee, tetracycline, or excessive fluoride, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459. We have treated many San Diego area clients with extreme tooth discoloration.

It is never too late or too early to brighten your smile.

San Diego seniors can take years off their appearance by restoring the youthful white smile they once enjoyed. San Diego teens and young adults with surface stains can prevent them from becoming intrinsic stains with San Deigo tooth bleaching.

Speaking of the younger set, did you know that people who drink energy drinks are at risk for many dental problems?

Marcos Ortega DDS is the cosmetic dental specialist in San Diego. Discover why hundreds of San Diego families trust us with their smiles.

Call us at 619-717-8459.

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Missing Teeth In San Diego? Dentures And Implants Restore Smiles

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Missing Teeth In San Diego? Dentures And Implants Restore Smiles

If you have had years of dental problems or are embarrassed by your teeth, our very comfortable and friendly team at Marcos Ortega DDS can help you find the restoration procedure right for you. You could be a candidate for implant-supported dentures or dental implants.

Our Marcos Ortega DDS dental lab creates restorations that look just like natural teeth: attractive, healthy teeth.

If you still have some healthy, natural teeth, you can benefit from implant-supported dentures without having your healthy teeth extracted.

Partial dentures fill in the gaps, replacing missing teeth to complete a smile. Partial dentures can prevent natural teeth from moving. Many San Diego dental practices can complete these procedures in one day.

Many dental insurance providers cover most or all of the cost of these restorations. Call us at Marcos Ortega DDS and we can help you find out if your dental insurance covers implant supported dentures.

Another alternative for San Diego people with missing teeth is to receive dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth restoration that is anchored into the jawbone, actually replacing both the root and crown of the tooth. Dental implants have many advantages, such as preventing jaw bone recession which can occur when natural teeth are removed. However, not all San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients are good candidates for implants. Call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459 for a dental implant consultation.

Dental implants can also be used to anchor a removable denture. The denture is ‘snapped on’ or attached to the implants for no-slip confidence.

The combination denture/implant smile restoration solution is being used successfully by many San Diego dentists. It is usually more affordable than dental implant replacements for several natural teeth.

Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health, improving your ability to eat and speak. If you are embarrassed to smile or laugh, it’s time to bring back your beautiful smile!

To learn more or to ask about dental financing options, contact our San Diego office today!

Dr. Marcos Ortega
619-717-8459
Marcos Ortega DDS
http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

At Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide advanced cosmetic and sedation dentistry. Ask us about dental implants, porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening.

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You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces In San Diego

Friday, January 6th, 2012

You Won't Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces In San Diego

Hello! Welcome to my San Diego cosmetic dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Marcos Ortega DDS, we offer invisible braces.

The main advantage of invisible braces is that it is nearly impossible to see them while they are being worn, but the results are definitely noticeable!

Don’t let the absence of metal fool you. The clear removable aligners effectively correct the alignment and crowding problems that can affect the overall health of your teeth.

My name is Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS. My staff and I want you to feel great about your smile. In addition to invisible braces, we also offer dental restorations, teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers. Did you know that dental veneers can correct some alignment problems?

Please call my San Diego office today at 619-717-8459 to schedule an orthodontic consultation. Your oral health is important, so make sure you are getting the regular exams and cleanings you deserve. Here at Marcos Ortega DDS, we provide the highest possible standard of dental care.

Don’t let crooked teeth prevent you from the smile you deserve, ask us about invisible braces today!

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

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Fighing Bad Breath and Removing Tooth Stains

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Mission Hills Cosmetic Dentistry

Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains?

If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, try professional teeth whitening at Marcos Ortega DDS for a dazzling stain free smile.

The American Dental Association recommends two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most folks think they brush that long but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Most of us only brush for about a minute, if that.

I am Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS. In my office, we practice preventative dentistry by working with our patients to establish essential oral hygiene habits.

If you are looking for a cosmetic dentist in San Diego, I invite you to come meet my very comfortable and friendly team.

Our address is 306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25, San Diego, California. We offer general and sedation dentistry, including cosmetic and emergency dental treatment.

And here’s a quick cold-fighting tip for my San Diego clients; get a new toothbrush when you catch a cold. A toothbrush teeming with germs can re-infect you!

Give us a call at 619-717-8459.

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Cosmetic Dentistry: Keeping Teeth Beautiful In San Diego

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Cosmetic Dentistry: Gum Contouring In San Diego

If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Marcos Ortega DDS, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dr. Marcos Ortega is a master of smile makeovers.

Dental bridges, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen.

Our  San Diego clients with stained or dull teeth can have a sparkly white smile with teeth whitening. For ordinary cavities, there are tooth-colored fillings, inlays, and onlays.

Dental implants are gaining popularity in San Diego among dental patients who want to restore missing teeth. If your teeth are misaligned, there are a number of orthodontic options here at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego.

What is the best way to keep my teeth healthy?

Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay.

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the food will mix with the plaque. This nasty mixture forms an acid which immediately starts drilling into the enamel to form cavities. Brushing can’t get all the spaces between your teeth, so you’ve got to floss also.

For more information about cosmetic dentistry or dental health, call us at 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/doctors.htm

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Celebrity Smiles In San Diego Without The Annoying Paparazzi

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Celebrity Smiles In Bankers Hill Without The Annoying Paparazzi

Hello friends of Marcos Ortega DDS!

Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the teeth? All of the above?

Would you like a smile as memorable as the image in your mind? It’s possible with cosmetic dentistry at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego.

Dr. Ortega skillfully redesigns smiles to correct alignment, dull color, damage, and stains.

Cosmetic dental procedures include the ever-popular porcelain veneers (gives teeth a brand new face), crown restorations, teeth whitening, orthodontia (quicker and easier than ever!), and dental bonding (affordable and effective).

You can have a billboard-perfect smile right here in San Diego.

The very same cosmetic dental procedures used on famous smiles is available at Marcos Ortega DDS. A celebrity salary and jet-setting lifestyle may be out of reach, but not a red carpet-worthy smile.

Come in for a smile design consultation to learn what cosmetic and sedation dentistry can do for your world class smile! Call 619-717-8459 to book your appointment today.

Dr. Marcos Ortega
Marcos Ortega DDS
619-717-8459
http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/doctors.htm

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Teeth Whitening at Your San Diego Dentist

Friday, October 14th, 2011

San Diego fast teeth whitening Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in San Diego. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some San Diego cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all.

If you have looked into San Diego teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they have in common is that they use a solution containing peroxide to remove the stains that have settled in the natural microscopic cracks in your tooth enamel.

There are many DIY teeth bleaching products available in San Diego and it seems like new ones appear every time you visit the toothpaste aisle at your local grocery or drug store.

These tooth whitening strips and tooth whitening pens can sometimes whiten your teeth a few shades, but the peroxide concentration is much lower than the whitening solutions used in San Diego cosmetic dental offices. It may not be strong enough for your tooth stains.

Tooth whitening offered at San Diego mall kiosks is risky, also. Most of these teeth whitening businesses in San Diego have no professional oversight and the employees have little dental training. (Except instruction on how to take advantage of customer naivety.)

Dr. Marcos Ortega recommends that you use extreme caution when considering a take-home San Diego tooth whitener. If you have tooth decay, gum recession, dental crowns, or veneers, you should deal with these issues before you whiten your teeth.

The portion of your teeth below the gumline, if exposed, may respond differently to tooth whitener. Likewise, the peroxide solution does not noticeably whiten crowns and veneers. If you use a DIY tooth whitener on teeth with extensive porcelain restorations (like porcelain veneers), you should probably hope it doesn’t whiten too much–you may end up with a two- or three-tone smile!

Even though San Diego teeth whitening seems fairly straightforward, your teeth deserve a professional opinion. After all, we are talking about teeth here. You can’t fix an uneven teeth whitening result like you can a bad hair-coloring job.

Schedule a San Diego tooth bleaching evaluation before you waste your money on more Crest White Strips. We can be reached at 619-717-8459.

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A Facial Or Filling In San Diego?

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

A Facial Or Filling In Bankers Hill?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.

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Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry In San Diego

Friday, August 5th, 2011

San Diego Cosmetic Dentistry Hello, I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega. Welcome to my San Diego cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

General dentists in San Diego are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will assess the best way to restore the tooth involved.

San Diego cosmetic dentists perform elective dental procedures that make a smile more attractive. Cosmetic dentistry procedures available at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego include teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, dental bonding, veneers, inlays, onlays, and dental crowns.

Some San Diego dentists, like myself, offer both general and cosmetic dentistry procedures. In some cases, there is a cosmetic component to restorative procedures. For example, if a San Diego dental patient comes in after receiving an injury that chipped a front tooth, the tooth needs to be restored to prevent decay. The tooth is also less structurally sound, so it is vulnerable to further damage. In addition, the tooth affects the overall appearance of the smile. Depending on the specifics of the damage, there are several of restorative options. Dental bonding, porcelain veneers, and crowns are all used to repair a damaged tooth.

As you can see, there is not always a definitive line between general and cosmetic dentistry. At Marcos Ortega DDS, my very comfortable and friendly team provides the full spectrum of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures.

Experienced San Diego dental professionals who perform general, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental procedures can meet all of your families’ dental needs.

If you are looking for a full-service dental practice in the San Diego area, I invite you to come into Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, We are located at 306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25. To schedule an oral examination or smile makeover consultation, call 619-717-8459.

Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego, California 92103

http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com

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