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…
General dentistry
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth

For those men and women who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS is here for you. Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy has been treating this common dilemma for San Luis Obispo residents since 1988. Daily Oral Hygiene The first line of defense against…
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…
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…
Peace Begins With A Smile

Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it express your best self? Let’s…
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…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?

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 A 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…