Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the experienced dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to consider the importance of these experts who are commonly taken for granted. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it effective, efficient, and safe. You, the…
Cosmetic Dentistry
What Does Your San Luis Obispo Dentist Need To Know?
For optimal dental health, all San Luis Obispo, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for consistent cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist…
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Doctor McNeil-Amorteguy knows this, and that is why the dental team at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS has made patient comfort our number one goal. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give…
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the San Luis Obispo area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants…
Restoring Smiles At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS
We believe a well-designed smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen and…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have problems with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is important to come in for an exam. Mouth…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is critical, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘Don’t…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us San Luis Obispo residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS can help you achieve that beautiful smile you deserve. Today we want to share some…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
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…
How to Prioritize Your Spending For Dental Care
Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many California employer plans have limited benefits. Some men and women who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too costly.” If you are really living below the poverty level, this excuse may be valid. But if you have an average income, you can probably shift…
