One of the easiest and most affordable ways to upgrade your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several choices when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local drug store, or you can rely on your dentist. Your Dentist Knows…
Hello friends of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in California. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Santa Maria residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Arroyo Grande…
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many San Luis Obispo dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider…
One of the improvements in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received conventional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to give up healthy tooth structures. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a less invasive procedure for transforming…
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to decay or injury. We are fortunate to live at a time when there is a permanent state-of-the-art replacement for missing teeth: the amazing…
Tooth decay remains the most important issue in dental health, and it affects people of all ages. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA we are committed to preventing tooth decay in our patients. It can be an uphill battle sometimes. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. It merges with plaque and acids…
You may be wondering why from time to time your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just interested in improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your…
The first dental license was issued 150 years ago. It’s been a minute! At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we think it’s high time all our patients had a history lesson. After all, dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There…
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…
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…
If you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, or general dentistry, and you’re looking for a San Luis Obispo dentist look no further! Contact our office to schedule a consultation and get the smile you’ve always wanted.
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