General dentistry

Most people brush their teeth every day -at least we hope so! However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA: One of the most important things to remember is to use a…

At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. But, what kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no…

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental…

Do you worry that you have bad breath? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA we help our patients with this unpleasant, annoying, and potentially embarrassing condition. If you have bad breath, the first thing to do is make sure you are cleaning your teeth, gums, and tongue thoroughly. This does not mean…

This message from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is about tooth enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use, and from the assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves…

Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, an online review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick is finding the right dentist – one you’re happy with, and will stick with for years to come. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo…

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often…

By taking good care of your teeth they can last you a lifetime. That’s a goal worth working toward! It all comes down to your daily dental health routine, and checkups at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. In this blog post we offer five tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brush…

At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft…

This post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel – the hardest substance in the human body. Sadly, enamel erosion…