The McGann Facial Design Team Wishes You and Yours a Very Happy Easter! Did You Know? Some Fun Easter Candy Facts: Americans spend $1.9 billion on Easter candy. That’s the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween. According to the National Confectioner’s Association, in 2001, Americans consumed seven billion pounds of Easter candy. Americans
Spring Has Officially (and in Great Style) Arrived! We have spring fever! Spring officially begins today with the vernal equinox. At 3:45pm PST on March 20, the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. But this year is special and Spring
13 Facts About Friday the 13th The infamous day has arrived! Many people agree that Friday the 13th is widely accepted in Western culture as being the unluckiest day on the calendar. But being wary of Friday the 13th is much more than a quaint superstition observed by a few uninformed people in distant,
Recent news of the Connecticut dentist charged in the death of a 64-year old patient during a procedure has unfortunately put a spotlight on the safety and role of anesthesia in dental procedures. It is helpful to understand the reasons why patients need dental anesthesia. Beyond the obvious need to control and appropriately manage pain
There are a few definite, known things about Valentine’s Day. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is a day of love, that we are supposed to shower our loved ones in displays of affection, and that we are usually eat an unhealthy amount of chocolate. Some revel in the glory of love while others claim
At McGann Facial Design, we take dentistry very seriously. But we think teeth can be fun too! It’s Friday…so why not start off the weekend with a few Fun Dental Facts? Teeth are the hardest substance in the human body. Tooth decay is the 2nd most common disease in the United States after the
Are You Ready for Some Football? Getting together with friends to watch the Super Bowl is an American tradition. And a Super Bowl get-together demands Super Snacks…but not at the expense of your teeth. Here are a few game day snacking ideas that keep your teeth in mind. Of course, these are snacks, and […]
Avoiding Dental Decay: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth. Avoiding dental decay is important to your overall health. But did you know that the tooth decay process
“If you see a friend without a smile, give him one of yours.” – Proverb Americans spend trillions of dollars every year trying to boost our health. But did you know that you can boost your health without spending a penny? One of the easiest and cheapest ways is simple…SMILE! A smile is the
Are You Ready for Cold & Flu Season? Dental Tips to Help You (and Your Teeth) Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season Winter is officially here…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
Happy Holidays from the Team at McGann Facial Design… May Your Holiday Season be Stress-Free! The holiday season seems to get busier and busier every year with events and celebrations that can spread more than holiday cheer. The whirlwind of holiday events can raise stress levels…but did you know that stress can lead to
What is Jaw Surgery Like From a Patient’s Perspective? Wish You Could Share Your Jaw Surgery Story with Others? Welcome to The Jaw Café! Have you ever wished you could hear jaw surgery stories, tips, or tidbits…directly from a real patient? Or perhaps you have had your own jaw surgery and want to
