It is that time of the year here in San Diego — Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013. The city swarms with fans, gamers, celebrities, animators, artists, filmmakers, and media-types focused on the biggest and newest in popular culture. Of course, superheroes are always part of the attraction. And here is where the intersection of oral
Dental Implants – A Solution of Choice for Replacing Missing Teeth Today, dental implants are often the best solution for missing teeth. This was not always the case. Two decades ago, patients would likely have dentures or a permanent bridge to fill the gaps caused by the loss of adult teeth. Nowadays, patients are fortunate
School Never Ends When You’re an Oral Surgeon! Continuing Education (CE) is Key! While most of you are basking in the warm weather and heading off to enjoy the San Diego County Fair and our great beaches, Dr. Grant McGann of McGann Facial Design is busy. Busy consulting with patients and their families, performing complicated
What is Orthognathic Surgery? Simply put, it is corrective jaw surgery. It is surgery to correct conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, jaw misalignment, or congenital problems like cleft palate that cannot be easily treated with braces. While an orthodontist uses techniques to straighten out teeth, those
What Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Look Like? A daytime nap on a long, summer day is a beautiful thing. However, too many naps can be a red flag. Why? Well, daytime sleepiness can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious condition that can lead to heart and other health problems. While there
Like our Secret Patient last week, have you ever discovered a strange or unexpected growth in your mouth near the jaw line, on your gums, on the roof of your mouth, or under your tongue? While they can look scary or gross, an exostosis or torus (plural: exostes or tori) can
Chapter I – Mt. Brushmore I’ve had it since I was 22 years old. I could feel it on the left side of my mouth every day of my life—it was…well, just there. However, this was different from the right side of my mouth and I had a daily, sometimes painful reminder of that with
At McGann Facial Design, giving back is an important part of our practice. That is why Dr. McGann is part of the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts volunteer dental team. As part of a team of clinical specialists, Dr. McGann helps to transform the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens with physical deformities caused by
As the school year winds down, 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 it’s true. Many college-aged men and women are informed by their dentists that they need their wisdom teeth
Leadership = Integrity Integrity can mean a number of things. But when it comes to running a successful dental practice, it is almost entirely about keeping your word to your patients and your colleagues. This was part of the inspiring message delivered at the McGann Facial Design Workshop featuring Greg Clowminzer, a seasoned practice
Growing Your Practice…It’s Easier Than You Think! On the evening of May 9th, Dr. Grant McGann and the staff at McGann Facial Design are hosting an educational event aimed to help San Diego dentists, orthodontists and their staff grow their practice. Dr. McGann has invited as a guest speaker Mr. Greg Clowminzer, a pioneering business
Prevention is Key. Wear a Mouthguard! In San Diego, a healthy, active lifestyle seems to come naturally for most of us. Given our climate and mixed landscapes, people of all ages are regularly outside enjoying everything from a walk to extreme sports. We wanted to take this opportunity to talk about protecting your face
