Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant…
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When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is about tooth enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use, and from the assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves…
The Mark of The Perfect Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, an online review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick is finding the right dentist – one you’re happy with, and will stick with for years to come. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often…
Hiding Your Smile? We Can Help
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
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…
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…
