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Dental News For San Diego

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

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 619-717-8459.

At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego, we are excited about new Zoom 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.

Don’t take chances with something as important as your teeth.

San Diego dental patients will appreciate the range of choices now available in cosmetic dentistry, too. We offer an extensive list of options for smile makeovers, including porcelain veneers, dental implants, clear braces and root canals. Come to our San Diego cosmetic dental practice and we will assess which treatment option is best for you.

Marcos Ortega DDS is located at 306 Walnut Avenue, Suite 25, San Diego, CA, 92103.
Give us a call at 619-717-8459, or visit us on the web at our dental website located at http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/.

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, tooth whitening, Zoom whitening
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Bright and Healthy Smiles

Friday, October 7th, 2011

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in San Diego likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, DDS, and I am a cosmetic dentist who offers a wide variety of dental procedures including emergency dental treatment and sedation dentistry. I also provide one-hour in-office tooth whitening. My practice is ‘Marcos Ortega DDS’, and I provide dental services to the greater San Diego area.

If you are looking for a dentist in the San Diego please contact us. I am currently accepting new cosmetic dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our San Diego dentistry services including dental implants, porcelain veneers, and dental crowns; just three of the many dental services we provide at Marcos Ortega DDS.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

—Dr. Marcos Ortega
619-717-8459

Tags: cosmetic dental, Porcelain Veneers, Sedation Dentistry, tooth whitening
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Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive In San Diego?

Friday, August 19th, 2011

For those of you in the San Diego area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Marcos Ortega DDS is here for you.

Dr. Marcos Ortega has been treating this common problem since 1986.

The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect brushing and over-brushing can result in receding gums, which leads to the exposure of microscopic tubules in the dentin. When these tubules are exposed, acidic, hot, cold, and sticky foods can then reach the nerve cells in the teeth causing discomfort.

Here in our San Diego dentistry practice, our knowledgeable staff can determine if your brushing style is contributing to your tooth sensitivity and get you on your way to proper oral care habits.

Marcos Ortega usually recommends an over-the-counter desensitizing toothpaste that will alleviate tooth pain after several applications. Most San Diego Wal-Mart and Hillcrest Sav-On stores carry it. However, some San Diego patients may need in-office procedures such as fluoride gel treatments available at Marcos Ortega DDS.

Don’t worry if you have sensitive teeth in San Diego and want to have your teeth whitened. Here at Marcos Ortega DDS, Dr. Ortega can determine which professional tooth whitening or at-home whitening procedures will work for you.

Call our San Diego cosmetic dental office today to get relief from your sensitive teeth. We also offer emergency dental care.

Marcos Ortega DDS
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego California 92103
619-717-8459

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Tooth Whitening Dentistry In San Diego

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Tooth whitening has really taken off in San Diego. It has become a popular dental procedure and can provide excellent results if done properly.

There are a lot of options when it comes to tooth whitening. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter options that you can get at your local pharmacy, or can go to a professional to get a complete tooth whitening solution.

It is a good idea to consult with your dentist before a tooth whitening, regardless of whether you choose to use an over-the-counter product. Your dentist will be able to help you understand the results you can expect, and can help recommend a product that will work for you.

There are many variables when it comes to tooth whitening. The color of your teeth at the beginning of your treatment will make a difference for your ending result. Different tooth whitening treatments will each produce a different result. Your San Diego dentist has experience with tooth coloration and the types of treatments available.

In many cases, your San Diego dentist will be able to provide you with a tooth whitening solution that you can take home with you. In some cases, your San Diego dentist may recommend a professional treatment that is done at the dentist’s office such as Zoom whitening.

Professional tooth whitening can produce dramatic results in a single treatment, and is often done over a few treatments.

Tooth whitening is less expensive than it was in the earlier days of tooth whitening technology. Today, tooth whitening treatments are very affordable, and don’t take the time they used to.

If you are interested in a tooth whitening consultation in the San Diego area, please call cosmetic dentist, Dr. Marcos Ortega and make an appointment to see me. I will be happy to give you a check up, assess your tooth color, and recommend tooth whitening treatments that may be right for you.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega

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Do You Have Sore Gums?

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Every San Diego cosmetic dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems.

Gingivitis is the term for the mild gum disease. At Marcos Ortega DDS, we routinely discover gingivitis in San Diego clients who are not even aware they have the condition.

The first signs of gingivitis are swollen, sore gums.

It is important for our Mission Hills, Mission Valley and Bankers Hill dental patients to understand that it is not normal for gums to bleed when they are brushed or flossed. If you haven’t had an oral examination in a while and live in the San Diego area, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459. Dr. Marcos Ortega thoroughly examines teeth and gums and takes time to discuss the results and recommendations with each San Diego dentistry patient.

Marcos Ortega DDS is a full-service dental practice at 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25 in San Diego. We provide comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry for clients who live in San Diego and the nearby communities of Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley and Bankers Hill.

During your dentist consultation, we can discuss any cosmetic or restorative procedures in which you are interested. Some of the Mission Hills, Mission Valley procedures that we use to create perfect smiles are porcelain veneers, orthodontics, dental implants and tooth whitening. Our hygienists are skilled professionals who perform the ultimate in dental deep-cleanings.

Oral health and overall health go hand in hand. Schedule a dental consultation today by calling 619-717-8459 or visiting us online at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com.

Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, tooth whitening
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Is a Perfect Smile Possible In San Diego?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Are you considering a smile makeover in the San Diego area? Are you skeptical of promises of a ‘perfect smile’ a ‘celebrity smile’ or ‘a dazzling, youthful smile’? Let’s talk about the most popular San Diego cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected.

Composite Veneers
The application of porcelain veneers at Marcos Ortega DDS can remedy a multitude of aesthetic dental problems and is often a better cosmetic dental solution for candidates in the San Diego area than dental bonding. Veneers can correct tooth chips, tooth cracks, minor tooth misalignment, tooth discoloration, unattractive tooth shape, and disproportionate tooth size. Can a porcelain veneer create a perfect tooth? While a veneer cannot fix a decayed tooth, it can turn an unsightly tooth into an aesthetically perfect tooth.

Tooth Bleaching
San Diego tooth whitening is a non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment that dramatically improves a smile. However, some San Diego tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego we only recommend tooth bleaching for clients that are good candidates for the process. If you have all-natural teeth that are dull or stained, tooth whitening will brighten your smile. If you have several crowns in the front of your mouth, or gums that have receded, conventional tooth-whitening may not improve your smile.

Call 619-717-8459 to schedule a tooth-whitening consultation.

Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you have a mouth full of metal fillings, you may be interested in tooth-colored fillings. To get an idea of how the inside of your mouth would look without metal, have someone without any fillings open their mouth. Do you remember when your mouth looked like that? Would you like to bring your smile back to its pre-filling appearance? It is possible with tooth-colored fillings at Marcos Ortega DDS.

These are just a few of the cosmetic dental solutions that create perfect smiles for our San Diego clients. You can see a complete list of our cosmetic dentistry services at http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com.

Tags: cosmetic dental, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, tooth whitening
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Love Your Smile in San Diego

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth.

This is a great time for San Diego men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth whitening, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a Hillcrest wedding, Mission Hills, Mission Valley party or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

San Diego teeth whitening can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our San Diego cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that San Diego tooth whitening dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Tooth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. San Diego teeth whitening clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

San Diego tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching in San Diego is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation; there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

Marcos Ortega DDS
619-717-8459
306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25
San Diego, California
http://www.MySanDiegoSmiles.com
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What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

When you meet someone in San Diego who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health?

Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by our appearance. Even if a person is impeccably dressed and groomed, a missing front tooth detracts from the overall pleasing impression.

Here is a personal story from a woman who lost a tooth:

I lost my job and along with it my dental insurance, then a month later, one of my front teeth. It has been very hard to find work…. and I know the missing tooth has cost me several jobs.”

A missing tooth can be a big deal.

Dental implants not only restore oral health, they restore self-confidence. Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. Studies have shown that after more than 20 years, the vast majority of dental implants placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons continue to function at peak performance. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.

Dental implants are one of the procedures we routinely perform at Marcos Ortega DDS to help our San Diego clients regain the beautiful smile they once had. Not all cosmetic dental procedures are as extreme as dental implants. There are many minimally-invasive remedies for unattractive smiles.

Porcelain veneers instantly provide a perfect, gleaming tooth surface for San Diego clients with broken or discolored teeth. Tooth whitening is a quick and affordable dentistry procedure in San Diego that achieves dramatic results without requiring the removal of any tooth structure. Call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459 for more information about smile design and restorative dentistry.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega

Tags: cosmetic dental, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, tooth whitening
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What Is Laser Dentistry?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

The word ‘LASER’ is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every California industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine.

Lasers are now used in some technologically-advanced San Diego cosmetic dental practices on both hard (tooth) and soft (gum) tissue. Lasers allow San Diego cosmetic dentists a degree of precision that was previously impossible.

How do lasers benefit our dental patients?

Fewer stitches (some surgical procedures require no sutures)

Shorter healing time

Decreased chance of infection

Less damage to surrounding tissue/bone

Increased patient comfort – anesthesia is often unnecessary

San Diego dentists use lasers in crown lengthening, decay detection, bacteria removal in root canals, gum recontouring, biopsy, lesion removal, and tooth whitening.

If you are interested in any of these procedures, call Marcos Ortega DDS at 619-717-8459. Dentist Dr. Marcos Ortega has been providing unsurpassed general and cosmetic dentistry since 1986.

The latest dental technology is useless without the skill and experience necessary to deliver the best possible outcomes. Let us show you some photos of the results we routinely achieve at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. We also offer emergency dental care for those in the Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, and San Diego areas.

-Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry

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San Diego Tooth Whitening For Whiter Smiles

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in San Diego, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the San Diego area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure in San Diego?

Visiting your local San Diego dentist is a good start!

Whitening your teeth is an advanced dental procedure that you won’t want to get wrong on the first try. That’s why I always recommend a visit to Marcos Ortega DDS (our dental practice) to visit with me and talk about it. I’m Dr. Marcos Ortega, and as a San Diego Dentist, I am not only experienced with tooth whitening procedures, but care about your teeth and your smile. I can recommend tooth whitening procedures based on your age, dental hygiene, and personal goals.

Most importantly, I can help you assess the condition of your teeth and help you understand what to expect and how to care for your teeth once they are whitened.

Many of our San Diego patients ask about tooth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many tooth whitening options, ranging from the kind you will perform at home to professional tooth whitening procedures we can do right here in our San Diego dental office. The one best for you can depend on many factors, starting with the color of your teeth, and how white you want your teeth to be after the procedure.

Consulting with your San Diego dentist before you begin a tooth whitening procedure has several advantages. Among the advantages are professional care, experienced advice, and reliable recommendations for which tooth whitening procedure will be best for you.

If you are contemplating a tooth whitening procedure, and you live in the San Diego, come in and visit with me for just a few minutes. We’ll discuss your goals, the options that are available to you, and the results you can expect. You will be much happier with your results with the advantage of professional advice.

I look forward to hearing from you. Call 619-295-4545.

-Dr. Marcos Ortega, Dentist

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