Some people don’t think their smile is much of an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious Internet videos – none of these can induce a smile or laugh. If this sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some specifics about cosmetic dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS…
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Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
By taking good care of your teeth they can last you a lifetime. That’s a goal worth working toward! It all comes down to your daily dental health routine, and checkups at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. In this blog post we offer five tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brush…
Do Whitestrips Work?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Americans spend millions of dollars every year on teeth whitening products. Everyone, it seems, would like to have whiter teeth, and it’s easy to see why: a healthy, white smile is pleasing to see on others, and an asset in social and professional settings. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we can…
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel – the hardest substance in the human body. Sadly, enamel erosion…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Saliva makes some people a little squeamish, but it’s important stuff: a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is here for you. Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues, like biting or chewing hard foods,…
Just Chill
There are lots of people whose stress levels begin to rise whenever it’s time for their next dental checkup. Some are even inclined to skip the dentist altogether, but with sedation dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, it doesn’t have to be that way. Trust us: skipping the dentist due to…
You Won’t Be Out Cold (Unless You Want To Be!)
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? If you cope with dental anxiety, then sedation dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA can help. Dental anxiety is common: millions of Americans dread going…
