In the serene coastal town of San Luis Obispo, California, where ocean breezes mingle with the warmth of sunshine, Dr. Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, is revolutionizing dental care. Amidst the picturesque landscapes, she offers a transformative solution for those with dental anxiety or fear—sedation dentistry. Let’s delve into the world of sedation dentistry and discover how…
Restorative Dentistry
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
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…
Debunking Dental Myths
Today’s Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Santa Maria area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that…
What Is Laser Dentistry?
The word “LASER” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?’) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every California industry including communications, research, manufacturing, entertainment, and medicine.…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
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…
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…
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the San Luis Obispo area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants…
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…
Have an Aching Jaw?
Hi. I’m Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, and today in the San Luis Obispo dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses…
