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…
Dental health
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…
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…
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…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay remains the most important issue in dental health, and it affects people of all ages. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA we are committed to preventing tooth decay in our patients. It can be an uphill battle sometimes. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. It merges with plaque and acids…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
You may be wondering why from time to time your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just interested in improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This blog post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth Infection (some even…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning,…
Do You Eat a Smile-Healthy Diet?
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet? Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary…