The team wishing Rita a happy retirement

1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as harmful. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,…
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
A healthy start in life includes taking care of teeth. Kids see what’s important when they watch us take good care of ourselves. How much toothpaste? Very little as a matter of fact. Look at the amount shown on this link from the American Dental association… https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/ForthePatient-0514.pdf?la=en Have you considered music as a part of…
When was the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, of Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obispo is accepting…
Though most California residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on the…
Floss will keep you healthy. As will a Waterpik or Showerflosser, Hydro Floss, Perio Aid and soft picks keep the places between your teeth in good shape. You have many options. The Surgeon General and Federal Government need new research stating a medical benefit for flossing, a legal reason to place floss on a list…
If you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, or general dentistry, and you’re looking for a San Luis Obispo dentist look no further! Contact our office to schedule a consultation and get the smile you’ve always wanted.
Hours:
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | Closed - Happy Weekend |
| Saturday | Closed - Happy Weekend |
| Sunday | Closed - Happy Weekend |