About 80 million people in North America snore. Approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Snoring is not necessarily sleep apnea. caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct the airway and
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Winter break is a common time when many college students briefly return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdom teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good time to have a
Every year, more than 5 million teeth are knocked out in children and adults. Are they lost forever? With bowl season around the corner, always good to remind ourselves that traumatic dental injuries most often occur in accidents or sports-related injuries. But with proper emergency action, did you know that a tooth that has been
Remember Those Who Served. All Gave Some… Some Gave All. Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. It signals for many longer days, BBQ, family time, and vacations. But what is the true meaning of this American holiday? Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, a day to honor the
Yelp-5 Star 282 Reviews with a 5-Star (4.8) Rating We are so thankful to our patients! Here is a recent review from Yelp… Victoria A., 01/23/2024 “This office was so nice and informative! I went for my wisdom teeth removal after having the possibility of having a high risk case, Dr. McGann and his
We love coffee. We seem to especially love it on well, Mondays! However, between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can be hard to stay away from too much sugar at coffee shops. But balance can be found at our favorite coffee chain. Here’s a few tips on how to order healthy coffee
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Spring break is a common time when many college students briefly return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdom teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good time to have a
Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. Poor oral health results in inflammation throughout the body—starting with just mild reaction in the gums. While in the short-term, inflammation is a healthy response, in the long term, it can damage the
Keep Your Holiday Season Happy AND Healthy The holiday season is here and while a bit different this year, being happy and healthy does not get old. While the winter holidays are all about sweet treats and tempting goodies, that doesn’t mean that you have to end up at the dentist with cavities
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same The Winter Holiday season is on and is a common time when many college students return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdome teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good
Thanksgiving is a Time of Togetherness and Gratitude. ~Nigel Hamilton Thanksgiving, for most of us, means turkey dinners, pumpkin pie, football games, parades, family, friends, or the beginning of Christmas holidays. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it is celebrated
It’s pumpkin spice latte time, let’s just admit it-many of us love our coffee. Well, most of us do and for those who love it, we really love it! Most often in the morning, usually in the afternoon, and even sometimes in the evening. However, between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can
