Most people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth that…
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Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This blog post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth Infection (some even…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning,…
Do You Eat a Smile-Healthy Diet?
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet? Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary…
Bright And Healthy Smiles
Bright Healthy Smiles Bright and healthy smiles are more attractive than dull and yellow ones: you won’t get much disagreement there. Everybody likes to see a pleasing smile, and having beautiful teeth is also healthy for your self esteem. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we create bright and healthy smiles every…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why it’s important to stay on top of the signs. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for…
Peace Of Mind At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are some ways we are committed…
The Best Resolution Is To Smile More!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
This New Year’s Eve, folks all over the world will be watching the ball and waiting for it to drop. They will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. As everyone around you is dusting off old workout equipment and renewing gym memberships, Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in…
Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this…
