Twice-yearly dental exams are crucial for keeping your smile in ideal shape! Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Versatile Veneers For A Vivid Smile

Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit with Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo. Simple procedure, dramatic results The innovative porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items…
How Do You Measure Success?

At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we are enthusiastic about success. Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in marvelous outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS shares Doctor McNeil-Amorteguy’s passion for success. For many San Luis Obispo dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?

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…
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…