At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA we take jaw pain seriously. Persistent jaw pain could be an indication of a treatable condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joints are among the most complex in the human body. Usually shortened to “TMJ,” they’re the muscles, tendons, and bones that connect the…
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5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores

When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help increase the speed of healing.…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit

Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?

A beautiful smile can make you look more intelligent and interesting, and even more friendly and successful. If nature didn’t bless you with a great smile, you can improve what you have with cosmetic dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. Cosmetic dentistry is a general term that refers to a group…
Save Your Breath

This post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA focuses on a problem experienced by many people: bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces…
Our Standard Of Excellence

At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we provide high-quality cosmetic and general dentistry to our patients. We believe that an informative, professional group of team members is necessary to make you feel at ease at our practice. We prioritize a comfortable environment so you can look after your dental health and not…
Personal Transformations at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS

At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA we use cosmetic dentistry to transform the smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does this mean? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. The transformations are quite remarkable, indeed! Possible…
Tooth Whitening For A Whiter Smile

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest cosmetic dentistry procedures we have, at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo. There are a lot of whitening options out there. How do you find what works for you? The dental care aisle at the grocery store is filled with whitening products. Rest assured, no strips, gels,…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo may be just what you’ve been hoping for. Why is that? Dental implants support replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone,…
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment

If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over…