Cosmetic Dentistry

When people in the Santa Maria area think of diet and oral health, they usually think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these harmful sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the problem. The typical…

1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as harmful. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,…

Welcome to the dental practice of Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in San Luis Obispo and surrounding communities. Our Compassionate team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Doctor McNeil-Amorteguy exceed our patients’ expectations. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we understand the value…

San Luis Obispo cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. I’m Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS and enjoy using my extensive dental training and artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of my San Luis Obispo cosmetic dental patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural-looking result, I do much…

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…

If your crooked, discolored teeth keep you from smiling and you feel like there is nothing you can do about it, please give me a call! My name is Doctor McNeil-Amorteguy and my Compassionate staff and I have been giving the people of San Luis Obispo something to smile about since 1988. If you are…

With porcelain veneers, you can enhance your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a first-rate match for natural tooth…

If you have money in your San Luis Obispo flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance…

Hello, I’m Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, short term braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic bonding. We also fill cavities with tooth-colored fillings that blend perfectly with your natural teeth. In…

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. Wisdom teeth are not always troublesome, but it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways or otherwise impacting your other teeth. Checking your wisdom teeth is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble…