Oral Health For San Luis Obispo Diabetics

Oral Health For Santa Maria Diabetics

According to the CDC, over 34 million Americans have diabetes. Perhaps you are one of them. Let’s talk about oral health for diabetics. Many Santa Maria individuals with diabetes have dental dilemmas. However, gingivitis (gum disease), and cavities are not unavoidable for those affected by diabetes. Blood Sugar and Oral Health Blood sugar is a…

Is Your Smile Holding You Back?

Arroyo Grande cosmetic smile makeover

Have you ever taken an unanticipated trip to the supermarket looking completely disheveled in a rush to purchase an emergency item–say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your sloppy sweatpants and stained…

Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal Disease in California

Though most California residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on the…