From Our Family to Yours… Happy Labor Day! Labor Day, observed the first Monday of September, is a holiday devoted to the celebrating the social and economic achievements of the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is to honor our country’s workers and their contributions to the strength and well-being of our country.
Are You Ready to Go Back To School? Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies, and sports equipment for the new school year; but does she have a healthy mouth and the tools she’ll need to maintain it? According to the American Dental Association, a dental examination is as important as immunizations
Most adults have 32 teeth in their mouths. Imagine having all 32 pulled at one time – crazy, right? Now imagine having 232 teeth pulled at one time – that’s is simply insane! Well, that’s exactly what was reported last week from a hospital in India. Ashik Gavai, 17 years of age, was taken to
First Peek – McGann Facial Design’s New Operating Room! We are pleased to share with our patients and the greater San Diego dental community that we recently completed an expansion of McGann Facial Design by adding one additional in-office operating room suite. From state-of-the-art technology to a great view of the sunshine outside, the
Celebrating Independence! Today marks the 237th 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
How Much Do You Know About Your Pearly Whites? The tooth is a complex structure that is made up of several parts, most of which are not visible. Each plays an important role in the health and functioning of your teeth. The teeth are made up of two major parts – the crown and the
Happy Father’s Day! What better time to talk about Men’s Oral Health? According to studies and surveys from the American Dental Association, men are less likely to partake in preventative dental care than women and are more likely than women to develop gum disease. Gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, which puts
Say Cheese! It’s National Smile Month! June is symbolic of many things: summer vacation, warm weather, graduation, cookouts, swimming, and more. But did you know that June is National Smile Month? More than 30 years ago, National Smile Month was created by the British Dental Health Foundation as a way to improve oral health
You Can’t Take a Vacation from Oral Hygiene Summer is almost here! The days are getting longer, the weather is beautiful, and plans for vacation are coming together. But while vacations are a blast, sometimes they prevent you from maintaining your healthy dental routine. It can be hard to give your oral care the attention
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
Happy Mother’s Day to All of You Amazing Moms! Mothers are amazing. They wear multiple hats every single day; and from one day to the next, Moms are chauffeurs, chefs, nurses…the list goes on and on. But Moms are role models every day. Good behaviors are learned, and whether you know it or not,
Top Dentists 2014 San Diego County’s best dental professionals and specialists, from general dentistry to periodontics Thousands of dentists were asked “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?” Dr. McGann has been voted by his dental peers as a 2014 TOP DENTIST, by San
