Summer = Sun Are You Protecting All of Your Skin? Ahhhhh! The peak of summertime! Those long summer days mean time outdoors; and as everyone knows, time outdoors means time for sunscreen. But are you forgetting something? Hint: It’s not your back! Many sunscreen users don’t protect their lips. And the forecast isn’t
Root Canal vs. Implant… Which Option Would You Choose? And “Neither” is NOT a Choice! So. You have an infected tooth. Your dentist gives you two treatment options: a root canal or a dental implant. Which do you choose? Chances are, you’re not exactly thrilled with either choice. Not sure how to choose
An Overview of Malocclusion An important part of your development is a functional and healthy formation of your occlusion, or “bite.” Occlusion refers to how the top and bottom teeth fit together. Dental malocclusion affects 1 in 5 people, and occurs when you have crooked teeth and/or a misaligned bite. There are 3 different types
Celebrating Independence! While 2020 has certainly held challenges, resilience is no doubt a trait of the USA. A Federal holiday since 1941, with the tradition beginning long before, most Americans mark Independence Day with parades and elaborate fireworks displays, picnics, and barbecues. C-19 will dictate some different behaviors, but some things will stay the same.
As you are very well aware, a number of people have not been able to visit their dentist during the C-19 crisis. A recent article (https://www.yahoo.com/news/dentists-extract-fee-patients-keep-083213602.html) points out, as restrictions lift, a number of patients have returned to see their dentist only to find a slew of new fees to cover new things like “infection
As our patients know, Dr. McGann and the team at McGann Facial Design are passionate about patient safety. The commitment is part of our drive to deliver the best care. We cannot help but think about in the COVID-19 era, how will dentistry change? What is the future of dentistry? Over the coming weeks, we
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
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 & 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
7 Things to Know About the Ingredients in Over the Counter Oral Hygiene Products 1. Most Oral Hygiene Products Contain Abrasives Abrasives help remove stains from the teeth. Initially, the abrasives added were quite rough in texture, but today’s abrasives are comparably gentle. They primarily consist of hydrated aluminum oxides, dehydrated silica gel, and calcium
What is a Deep Teeth Cleaning? A dental deep cleaning, sometimes referred to as gum therapy, is a treatment that cleans between the gums and teeth down to the roots. Like a regular cleaning, the hygienist or dentist will clean the tooth, gum line and sides of the teeth. However in a deep teeth cleaning,
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
