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…
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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…
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to talk to your Santa Maria dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
Categories: Dental implants, General dentistry
“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…
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Missing Tooth And Insufficient…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with…
An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment – what you might call an ugly duckling? No matter how hard you try, it detracts from your smile and is impossible to ignore. We can fix it with cosmetic dentistry at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. Dental bonding is an affordable…
Bridging The Gap
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. It not only…
