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Oral Health Routine for Your Busy (Home) Lifestyle

With current stay restrictions in place, your routine is no doubt, far from routine. However, as many experts have advocated, a sense of routine is important to maintain. Things may be different, but you still have to to get everything done. From the minute your alarm clock goes off in the morning to the minute […]

First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety ALWAYS Comes First

With everyday and increasing news about the spread of COVID-19, we wanted to take this opportunity again to remind you that at McGann Facial Design, patient safety always comes first. We follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations applicable to our practice. We perform weekly spore checks on our sterilizer and […]

Travel Tips for Good Oral Hygiene

Travel & Oral Health The concern over travel and the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus is everywhere. There are comprehensive resources available to minimize your risk (e.g., CDC), but one aspect of caring for your health while on the road is to maintain your healthy dental routine. It can be hard to give your oral […]

Coffee Hack: Tips for Getting a (Healthier) Caffeine Fix

We love coffee. Well, most of us do and for those who love it, we really love it! 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 […]

Are You Ready for the Big Game? Super Snacks for Super Bowl LIV!

Super Bowl Sunday Is Coming! Super Bowl! Super Bowl! SUPER BOWL! Almost everyone has February 2nd circled on the calendar. It’s the 54th Super Bowl – often the most-watched American television broadcast of the year and among the most watched sporting events worldwide. Getting together with friends to watch the Super Bowl, in particular the […]

Are Knocked Out Teeth Lost Forever?

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 […]

Welcome, 2020! Cheers to our patients!

Hello, 2020. Happy New Year! New Years is magnificent! It’s a time to say goodbye to the previous year and to welcome the promises of a new year. As we say our farewells to 2019 and welcome 2020, we thought it a good time to acknowledge and thank our patients. One of the most gratifying […]

Dental Health and Your 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 an experiment for a series on the BBC regarding tooth health and how dental health and immune system health impact one another. He spent two weeks […]

Thanksgiving!–What Are YOU Thankful For?

As we approach Thanksgiving later this week, 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 celebrated on the fourth […]

Winter Is Coming….Dental Tips: Surviving Cold & Flu Season

Are You Ready for Cold & Flu Season? Dental Tips to Help You (and Your Teeth) Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season Winter is coming…and so is cold and flu season. Being sick can mean that keeping up your brushing and flossing routine is actually even more important! If you are sick, you […]

Oral Health Routine for Your Busy (Home) Lifestyle

With current stay restrictions in place, your routine is no doubt, far from routine. However, as many experts have advocated, a sense of routine is important to maintain. Things may be different, but you still have to to get everything done. From the minute your alarm clock goes off in the morning to the minute […]

Tooth Extraction – What is It and What Can You Expect?

When you were 6, losing a tooth was a rite of passage, achieved maybe by incessant tooth jiggling, biting into an apple, or tying a string around the tooth and giving it a tug. But as an adult, tooth loss is hardly cause for celebration, yet having a tooth pulled is sometimes necessary. What […]