Hello, and welcome to Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their municipal…
Teeth whitening
Bright And Healthy Smiles

Bright Healthy Smiles Bright and healthy smiles are more attractive than dull and yellow ones: you won’t get much disagreement there. Everybody likes to see a pleasing smile, and having beautiful teeth is also healthy for your self esteem. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo CA, we create bright and healthy smiles every…
The Best Resolution Is To Smile More!

This New Year’s Eve, folks all over the world will be watching the ball and waiting for it to drop. They will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. As everyone around you is dusting off old workout equipment and renewing gym memberships, Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in…
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day

You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. Cosmetic dentistry from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA is an investment in you, and it pays off every single day. Cosmetic dentistry has been called part…
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…
Tooth Whitening For A Whiter Smile

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest cosmetic dentistry procedures we have, at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo. There are a lot of whitening options out there. How do you find what works for you? The dental care aisle at the grocery store is filled with whitening products. Rest assured, no strips, gels,…
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment

If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over…