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
A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior. Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good
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
Firstly, Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at McGann Oral Surgery. It’s natural to reflect on the namesake and meaning of the Holiday. For many of us, the Thanksgiving 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
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
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, this 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
Celebrating Independence! This weekend marked the anniversary of the United States, and most Americans mark Independence Day with parades and elaborate fireworks displays, picnics, and barbecues. But here are some fun facts about our nation and it’s symbols that you may not know. – On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the
June 16, 2024 is Father’s Day It’s Time for Dads to Take Center Stage! Every year on the 3rd Sunday in June, we honor fathers. Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of
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
“Thanks, Mom!” Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. The celebration of Mother’s Day dates back to ancient times; but
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
