In this post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Saliva makes some people a little squeamish, but it’s important stuff: a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further…
General dentistry
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is here for you. Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues, like biting or chewing hard foods,…
Just Chill
There are lots of people whose stress levels begin to rise whenever it’s time for their next dental checkup. Some are even inclined to skip the dentist altogether, but with sedation dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, it doesn’t have to be that way. Trust us: skipping the dentist due to…
You Won’t Be Out Cold (Unless You Want To Be!)
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? If you cope with dental anxiety, then sedation dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA can help. Dental anxiety is common: millions of Americans dread going…
4 Ways To Get Your Teeth In Line
Perhaps getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of work. Often, teeth can become misaligned, overcrowded, or abscessed. In any one of these cases, cosmetic options from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA can help! We offer XLUR aligners, which can help you restructure your teeth without the…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably had stomatitis at one…
The Tea And Teeth Question
Here’s a riddle from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Alright, alright. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including…
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we perform root canal therapy routinely. A Straightforward Procedure Root canals are not all that complicated. The most important thing to remember is that the procedure is done…
We Take Jaw Pain Seriously
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA we take jaw pain seriously. Persistent jaw pain could be an indication of a treatable condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joints are among the most complex in the human body. Usually shortened to “TMJ,” they’re the muscles, tendons, and bones that connect the…
