Spring Has Arrived! We have spring fever! The spring equinox has the unusual distinction of coinciding with a supermoon and total solar eclipse. The last solar eclipse on either the March or September equinox was in 1662! The next solar eclipse at the March equinox will not occur again until 2034. But this spring
Every year, more than 5 million teeth are knocked out in children and adults. Are they lost forever? 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 knocked out of its socket can be successfully replanted and last for
Winter = Holiday Season…Yay! Winter = Cold & Flu Season…Boo! It has been wet in San Diego, and we are right in the middle of peak flu and cold season. While you are sick, we know it is tempting to stay in bed and dismiss your regular oral hygiene routine in order to
It may not feel like it yet, but Spring Break is right around the corner and will be here right before you know it! Many young adults will be returning to their hometown of San Diego for the three S’s — Sun, Surf, and Surgery! We know you were not expecting the last one but
Dental implants change the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal, or tooth decay. Furthermore,
Yelp-5 Star 279 Reviews with a 5-Star Rating We are so thankful to our patients! Here is a recent review from Yelp… Rebecca G., 12/12/2022 “Had lower jaw surgery with Dr. McGann and had a very pleasant experience. I’m from LA and I was very picky about who my surgeon would be as it’s
We All Deserve to Have Good Doctors, but Doctors Deserve to Have Good Patients! Are YOU A Good Patient? Any time we visit a healthcare professional, we are most often concerned about staying healthy or getting better from the condition that plagues us at the time. As part of that process, many of us
Definition of New Year’s Resolution : a promise to do something differently in the new year <Her New Year’s resolution is to exercise regularly.> ~Merriam-Webster 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
No doubt a favorite holiday of so many. But why? Well, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, 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
What Does It Take To Be An Oral Surgeon? It’s time to go back to basics. Sometimes we forget what our doctors and care providers went through to become highly trained professionals. While we see them as the caring individuals who “magically” know about our problems and how to fix them, we don’t know all
Ok, had to throw that in there to get your attention. But now that we have it, let’s talk about oral health and the immune system. Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. A doctor in the United Kingdom did
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Summer 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 time to have a little review
