Welcome to the Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS dental blog, San Luis Obispo! I am Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Santa Maria area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining,…
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Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet

Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you consider how your diet impacts your oral health? Your diet can influence your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery

When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS are given 6 critical instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you achieve the optimal outcome. This critical knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation with…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?

Hello, and welcome to Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their municipal…
Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS Works To Earn Your Trust

Hello! I’m Dr. Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 1988. Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects…
Affordable Tooth Whitening

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to upgrade your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several choices when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local drug store, or you can rely on your dentist. Your Dentist Knows…
What’s New At Your San Luis Obispo Dental Office?

Hello friends of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in California. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Santa Maria residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Arroyo Grande…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer

During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many San Luis Obispo dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider…
What’s The Latest With Veneers?

One of the improvements in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received conventional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to give up healthy tooth structures. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a less invasive procedure for transforming…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?

“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…