A chipped or cracked tooth can feel like a nightmare, especially before a big event. A visible imperfection can not only affect your confidence but also dull that brilliant smile you love to show off. Fortunately, restoring your tooth can be quick, painless, and hassle-free. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, based in San Luis Obispo, we…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers: Fast Track to a Perfect Smile

A radiant, picture-perfect smile can boost your confidence and transform first impressions. For those eager to improve their grin, porcelain veneers offer a quick and remarkably effective solution. At the office of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS in San Luis Obispo, patients can achieve stunning results with minimal downtime. But just how fast can veneers help you…
Tackling Tough Stains with Professional Teeth Whitening

A radiant, white smile does more than brighten your face—it boosts your confidence and leaves a lasting impression. But daily habits like sipping coffee or red wine, as well as factors like age or medications, can dull the sparkle of your teeth over time. The good news? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, professional teeth whitening offers…
Don’t Delay Your Dream Smile—Get Started with Orthodontics

A beautiful smile does more than just enhance your appearance—it can boost your confidence and contribute to better oral health and overall well-being. Crooked teeth and a misaligned bite, if left untreated, can lead to self-esteem issues and health complications. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, we offer personalized orthodontic solutions that allow you to achieve the…
Let’s Make A Plan

When you are enthusiastic about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Sporadic efforts are scarcely ever effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile

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?

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…
Can Cosmetic Dentistry Create Perfect Smiles?

Hi! I’m Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, and I’ve been a dentist here in San Luis Obispo since 1988. One of my favorite things about being a dentist is seeing how my patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a smile makeover. If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade your smile, call our office today at 805-543-3016 so…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?

How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, it could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?

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…