Dental implants change the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal, or tooth decay. Furthermore,
Labor Day vs. Memorial Day–which one is at the beginning and which one is at the end of summer? Can be a difficult one as Labor Day is one of the least recognized, forgotten holidays of the year, but one that we seem to appreciate only after realizing it gives us a three-day weekend
Ready to Go Back To School? We think we know the answer, but we thought we would write about it anyways! Your child may have the latest clothes, school supplies, sports and electronic equipment for the new school year; but does he or she have a healthy mouth and the tools they will need to
Don’t put off calling our office and making an appointment to see Dr. McGann. If you are unhappy with your smile and/or your bite, go ahead and set up a consult–we can’t wait to welcome you to McGann Facial Design.
Today, the United States is nearly 250 years old as an independent nation as it celebrates the 4th of July with fireworks, food, and music. Our hometown of San Diego, known as “America’s Finest City”, is always home to spectacular 4th of July celebrations. Since the Fourth of July falls in the middle of
Remember Those Who Served All Gave Some. Some Gave All. Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. It signals for many longer days, BBQ, family time, and vacations. But what is the true meaning of this American holiday? Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, a day to honor the
Summer is Smile Season! Okay. We know it’s not really true that summer is smile season, but summer does give us all a lot of good reasons to smile. Sunshine, vacations, beaches, swimming, BBQs, camps, friends, family, what’s not to smile about? But do you know what is true? There are many positive side
What Does It Take To Be An Oral Surgeon? It’s time to go back to basics. Sometimes we forget what our doctors and care providers went through to become highly trained professionals. While we see them as the caring individuals who “magically” know about our problems and how to fix them, we don’t know all
Summer Drinks & Your Teeth We know, with all the rain this year, summer has to be on your mind as much as it is ours! That said, Aas we roll into summer, there is sometimes nothing better than an ice cold drink. But choosing the best drink for your smile is not always an
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same When a wisdom tooth erupts through the gums and into the open it is known as eruption. However, when a tooth doesn’t fully grow in, it is “impacted” – usually unable to break through the gums because there isn’t enough room. Many
Spring Has Arrived! We have spring fever! The spring equinox has the unusual distinction of coinciding with a supermoon and total solar eclipse. The last solar eclipse on either the March or September equinox was in 1662! The next solar eclipse at the March equinox will not occur again until 2034. But this spring
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
