Hi. I’m Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, and today in the San Luis Obispo dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses…
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When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile

Life is busy for many San Luis Obispo residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are postponed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile

Hi, I’m Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My Compassionate team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the San Luis Obispo area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for…
Get The Royal Treatment At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS

In need of a crown? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we can provide the exclusive experience you deserve with the dental care necessary. Get discolored teeth brightened and chipped teeth repaired. Receive one critical procedure or full smile makeover. Your wish is our command. Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy has been serving noble lords and ladies with royal…
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…
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles?

It’s All About Location If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to San Luis Obispo. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Our professional dental team is committed to keeping you looking great and feeling confident. We offer a wide variety of dental services for…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are

Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the dilemmas with your teeth prevent you? This is a frustrating condition for many San Luis Obispo…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

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…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile

When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
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…