Who would say no to a prettier smile? I am guessing no one, and now with all of the amazing cosmetic dentistry procedures available from Santa Maria area cosmetic dentists, most individuals can get the smile they want. I’m Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, a local San Luis Obispo dentist, and I want my patients to have…
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Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Santa Maria area. Under the skilled care of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, patients can expect personalized treatment plans and exceptional results. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike standard removable dentures, total mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional,…
Time To Upgrade Your Smile?
Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry treatments from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS offer many fantastic possibilities for San Luis Obispo residents. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked but require no orthodontic work,…
5 Smile Makeover Questions For San Luis Obispo Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile transformation or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific services required to achieve your perfect smile. Doctor Deborah…
Debunking Dental Myths
Today’s Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Santa Maria area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that…
Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS Teeth Whitening News
Tooth whitening treatments have advanced significantly. The team at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS is trained on the latest, safest, and most effective products and systems. If you need up-to-date details on teeth whitening, schedule a consultation by calling 805-543-3016. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo, we are excited about the new light tooth whitening…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the experienced dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to consider the importance of these experts who are commonly taken for granted. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it effective, efficient, and safe. You, the…
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the San Luis Obispo area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants…
Peace Begins With A Smile
Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it express your best self? Let’s…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some considerations that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction necessary? Will I need to have a bone graft (and/or…
