Thank you for trusting us with your dental health care. You are a valuable part of our work and our life. We feel that it is sometimes important to share that sentiment and you should know that we at McGann Facial Design appreciate your time and your trust. A smile is contagious and we love
As COVID-19 cases spread and limitations on activities increase across California, we wanted to remind you all of parts of a post from May earlier this year. We will naturally keep you all posted on any changes to our practice schedule. -McGann Facial Design As our patients know, Dr. McGann and the team at McGann
Thanksgiving is a Time of Togetherness and Gratitude. ~Nigel Hamilton Amidst all the turbulence, it’s good to have a reminder of the basics. For many of us, the Thanksgiving means turkey dinners, pumpkin pie, football games, parades, family, friends, or the beginning of Christmas holidays. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a national
Can Jaw Surgery Be Performed in the Office? Yes! With general advances in patient safety and care, it is possible to perform more and more procedures in the office, as opposed to in the hospital. Dr. McGann routinely performs office-based jaw surgery in his state-of-the-art office facilities. First and foremost, Dr. McGann and his staff
Dental Tips for Halloween! Halloween itself is usually a blast! We know that most children’s Halloween dreams – getting lots (and LOTS) of candy – can be a parent’s worst nightmare the following days to weeks! But don’t let Halloween scare you. Pediatric dental experts say Halloween can be a time to teach
Well, Smiling is Good For You! Trillions of dollars are spend every year in the US alone to boost health. But what if you could improve your health for free? One of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health is to smile. But smiling goes beyond just good health. Smiling can
Brushing Hard Is Not the Same As Brushing Thoroughly You cannot overestimate the importance of good oral hygiene – not only for dental health, but for your overall wellbeing. In fact, gum disease is a major risk factor for the development of serious health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. From the time
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,
An estimated 20% of Americans experience enough anxiety that they will go the dentist only when absolutely necessary. Peter Milgrom, DDS, Director of the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington and author of Treating Fearful Dental Patients shares tips to help you overcome your fear of the oral surgery and dental
Did you see the video of the dentist in Anchorage riding a hoverboard while performing procedures? He even bragged about it by sending the video to friends? Did you also see that he was sentenced to 12 years in jail for reckless endangerment (along with Medicaid Insurance Fraud)? We bring this up because these types
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. While this year has been
Advances in dental science have led to dental implants becoming the best treatment option for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Whether teeth have been lost to accident, gum disease, or decay, fixed bridges or removable dentures are no longer the only (or best) solutions to restore your smile. When surgically placed
