New Year, New Smile: Restorative Dentistry with Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS

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The new year is an ideal time to set goals that boost confidence, health, and well-being. If you’re dealing with missing teeth, damaged teeth, or other dental issues, consider making smile restoration your New Year’s resolution. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, in San Luis Obispo, CA, we specialize in restorative dentistry to help you regain a…

If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?

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This is an important question occasionally asked by patients at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is almost impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you…

Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile

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Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look nice. You may not have time to lose any extra weight, but you can significantly beautify your smile using cosmetic dentistry with Deborah…

A Facelift For Your Teeth?

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Today’s article from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an extraordinary way to repair a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shapes, or minimal misalignment. Have you ever looked for a…

Is Mouthwash A Must?

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If you’ve ever visited a grocery store dental aisle, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they help meet your oral care needs? Many people…

Thinking About a Smile Makeover?

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Welcome to the Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS dental blog! I am Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can completely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers possible? Absolutely! At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS…