E. Michael Stehula, DDS

E. Michael Stehula, DDS
E. Michael Stehula, DDS 1548 W Branch St Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
About

E. Michael Stehula, DDS

We take great satisfaction in helping you maintain optimal oral health. Our practice is devoted to the highest quality preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care. We have years of experience in everything from routine dental checkups, fillings, and teeth cleaning to treating more complex dental problems. A healthy smile is not only a wonderful asset, it's also a key to your overall good health. We believe our patients should have as much information as possible in order to make important, informed decisions regarding their oral health and treatment options. Our office is conveniently located near the beach on the 101 freeway in scenic San Luis Obispo County.

Dr. E. Michael Stehula is a leading provider of Lumineers and Snap On Smiles who practices in the Central Coast of California. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and a member of many professional organizations. Dr. Stehula has practiced all aspects of general dentistry for 37 years and has extensive, advanced training in cosmetic dentistry. His primary interest is making Hollywood smiles available to everyone, not just the Stars. His results are stunning. Patients are amazed at the positive effect his work has on their appearance and self-esteem.
Years In Practice 50
Primary Specialty

Dentist

Gender Male
Education Uiversity of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Certification Certified Lumineers Dentist
Office Staff Mary Jane, Register Dental Assistant, is our front office manager and insurance coordinator. She has been with Dr. Stehula for 23 years working in all aspects of dentistry.

Sallie, RDA, has been in dentistry for 30 years. She works in the operatory to deliver all phases of dentistry with Dr. Stehula. Sallie really enjoys people and wants to put a smile on your face at the end of every visit.

Marcie, RDA, is amazingly dedicated, being with Dr. Stehula for a "fabulous 33 years".
Payment Options Our office accepts cash, credit cards, insurance, and a number of affordable payment plans including Care Credit.

We are providers for these insurance companies:
Aetna, Assurant, Blue Cross, Cigna, Delta Dental Premier and Preferred, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, Military, Operating Engineers, Premier Access, Principal and United Concordia. We will work with all other PPO insurance programs as well.
Services LUMINEERS®:
Extremely-thin LUMINEERS are a type of dental veneer that is customized to provide the stunning smile you have always dreamed of. In contrast to conventional veneers, there are usually no injections, no drilling of sensitive tooth structure and no pain. They are even reversible, so you don't have anything to lose and a phenomenal smile to gain. LUMINEERS is a revolutionary veneer made from patented Cerinate® Porcelain, the strongest ceramic on the market today. The LUMINEERS procedure is fast and painless. Due to the strength and thinness of LUMINEERS veneers, they can be bonded directly over existing teeth to create a new, beautiful smile without discomfort for your patient. Incorporating LUMITray™ technology provides even greater efficiency. This advanced, full-arch tray delivery system allows placement of up to 10 LUMINEERS in one step.

Features of LUMINEERS •Convenience - LUMINEERS can be placed in only 2 dental visits
•LUMITray Advantage - Significantly enhanced efficiency and accuracy
•Longevity - Clinically proven to last over 20 years**
•Versatility - Can be placed over existing restorations, including crowns
•Quality - Available exclusively through LUMINEERS Smile Design Studios
•Guaranteed - 10-year limited warranty

My patients say: "I just can't believe what a change it makes in my whole appearance"

What I say: I've had them on my own teeth now for 5 years. I wouldn't have had it done if I wasn't convinced how well it works. I always like to brag, "Lumineers take 10 years off your looks!" So, just look at me!



LumiSmile™:
LumiSmile gives you a before and after picture of the proposed final result of your dental treatment. Seeing an image of your new smile will help you understand the dramatic improvements dental treatment can provide. When you first come into the office we take your photo. It is then sent via an internet portal to the Lumineeers Smile Design Studio for a team of artists to recreate what you would look like with Lumineers. In 20 minutes they return to us another photo of you. We then print them and present the before and after photos to you to see the improvements in your smile. This is a free service. Just give us a call and we can schedule you for an exciting transformation.

Sapphire® Lesion Detection:

Sapphire Lesion Detection permits our office to potentially uncover oral lesions early. Without assistance from Sapphire Plus Lesion Detection (Velscope), cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions might go undetected and possibly spread causing pain, disfiguration or death. The sooner cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions are detected, the better the probabilities of successful prevention, therapy and recovery.

When we examine your teeth, we also exam your mouth for any sign of cancer or other lesions. The use of Velscope helps us to find and identify problems early (and with cancer, the earlier the better!). We shine the Velscope light throughout your mouth. Normal, healthy tissue will fluorescence (or glow) naturally when viewed under the right lighting conditions. Unhealthy tissue will lose the ability to fluorescence . Velscope will allow us to visualize the tissues for this fluorescence. This enhances our ability to examine the oral mucosa and screen for tissue abnormalities, potentially leading to the earlier discovery of pre-cancer, cancer, and other disease processes. This is particularly important, considering the overall five-year survival rate for oral cancer is only 50-60%, but it can be as high as 80-90% when the disease is discovered and treated in its early stages. This early detection is one of the best mechanisms for enabling treatment success, increasing survival rates, and maintaining a high quality of life.

In addition, Human papillomavirus (HPV), the sexually transmitted infection commonly assiciated with 95% of cervical cancer, has been liked to oral cancer. HPV has caused an increase of cases in young, non-smokers who previously had a low incidence of oral cancer. It is also true that about 25% of oral cancer has no known risk factors.

I do this Velscope exam every two years. Oral cancer screening is now the standard of care....it is so important! Every adult patient in my office gets this done.



Snap-On Smile®:
Snap-on Smile's distinctive, proprietary system of hi-tech dental resin make it very thin but extremely strong. It fits right over your own teeth to provide you with a stunning, natural looking smile – even if you have stains, chips, gaps or missing teeth.

Snap-On Smile is a patented, easy and painless way to obtain a beautiful smile. It was invented by a dentist who realized that not everyone can afford thousands of dollars to get a Hollywood smile make-over. After years of extensive research and development, we can now provide you with a Snap-On Smile that is thin and strong with the look of natural teeth. You can eat and drink with your Snap-On Smile.
Additional Services Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
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Recent Reviews
They paid close attention to me and all of my questions were answered. They would never suggest that I buy something that wasn't necessary, and never pressured me. They were always very considerate and professional. Their office was well organized and clean. I could tell they took a lot of time making sure it was presentable. I noticed the business has handicap-accessible. I have been to other places where I couldn't tell how someone in a wheelchair could even enter. The staff is always heartwarming and it's easy to make an appointment, even last minute. I would highly recommend Dr. Stehula as your primary dentist. He has been our family dentist for at least 8 years.
by Mel xxx.xxx.232.50
December 03, 2012
I'm always amazed at how considerate and concerned they are for my well-being. Their advice is always wonderful and completely unbiased. As soon as I walked through the door, I was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. They went out of their way to make me feel special and appreciated. It was so nice to arrive and see many fully qualified staff members. This place had a great staff though, and I'll definitely be going back. It was very easy to get an appointment. They have a very flexible schedule and get me in quickly every time. I trust them to only recommend dental procedures I actually need.
by Chuck xxx.xxx.214.245
November 19, 2012
Recent Polls
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
Was this dentist friendly?
Extremely Friendly
Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Definitely! They always remember me and make me feel important!
Were you able to get answers to simple questions from this provider without scheduling an appointment?
Yes
Was the toothpaste used during your cleaning enjoyable?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.214.245
November 17, 2012
Was this provider late to your appointments?
No, they were on time
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
Did you receive sample toothbrushes or toothpaste to take home?
Yes, I received sample toothbrushes and toothpaste
Does this provider adhere to the customer is always right policy?
Absolutely, the customer is always right here
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, they were ready for me right after I arrived.
by KRB xxx.xxx.117.0
October 29, 2012
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