5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts

Get an oral cancer dental checkup in San Luis Obispo.

  Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning.  If you abstain from twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your…

Why Aren’t You Smiling?

Santa Maria Dentistry

Hello, I’m Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy. My dental practice is called Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS. We are located at 4472 Broad St, Suite 160 in San Luis Obispo, and you can reach us by calling 805-543-3016. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant,…

Oral Health For San Luis Obispo Diabetics

Oral Health For Santa Maria Diabetics

According to the CDC, over 34 million Americans have diabetes. Perhaps you are one of them. Let’s talk about oral health for diabetics. Many Santa Maria individuals with diabetes have dental dilemmas. However, gingivitis (gum disease), and cavities are not unavoidable for those affected by diabetes. Blood Sugar and Oral Health Blood sugar is a…

Is Your Smile Holding You Back?

Arroyo Grande cosmetic smile makeover

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…

Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal Disease in California

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…