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Dental Health and Your Immune System

Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. A doctor in the United Kingdom did an experiment for a series on the BBC regarding tooth health and how dental health and immune system health impact one another. He spent two weeks […]

Swimming and Your Teeth

You Know about Swimmer’s Ear. But What about Swimmer’s Teeth? Have your teeth ever felt extra sensitive after a swim at the pool? That’s no coincidence, although it can take quite a lot of swimming before the effects become noticeable. What is it about the water in swimming pools that damages teeth? Chlorine: Good For […]

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Heart

Does Dental Health Affect Heart Health? Valentines Day, a day filled with love and hearts has come and gone, but did you know that you can keep your heart healthy with better oral care? Though the link between dental health and heart health is not completely clear, experts say it’s important to take care […]

Tips to Keep Your Mouth Happy (and Healthy) This Holiday Season

Keep Your Holiday Season Happy AND Healthy The holiday season is here! The winter holidays are all about sweet treats and tempting goodies, but that doesn’t mean that you have to end up at the dentist with cavities in January. It’s not easy to stay healthy during the holidays, and with all of the […]

Myth or Fact? 8 Common Dental Myths Debunked.

Myth or Fact? Let’s Separate Fact From Fiction… You hear tips about your oral health all the time – from friends, family, the media, advertisements, and more…so how do you know what to believe and what to ignore? Let’s separate fact from fiction and reveal the truth about these dental myths. Myth #1: Brushing […]

Tricky Treats: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Trick? Or Treat? Time for Pumpkins, Costumes, and Lots and LOTS of Candy. Did you know that just over 25% of candy purchased in America each year is bought at Halloween? Halloween and candy go hand in hand, but sugary treats can do scary things to your teeth if you aren’t careful. The bacteria […]

National Dental Hygiene Month – Start the Conversation

October is Fall October is Halloween (Candy) October is National Dental Hygiene Month October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It’s a great time to remember the importance of good oral hygiene and the role that your dental hygiene routine plays in helping to develop – and maintain – a healthy mouth and smile. Since […]

Super Bowl 50 – We’ll Be Watching…Will You?

Super Bowl 50 is Here! We Know You’ll Be Watching, but What Will You Be EATING? This Sunday, February 7th, 2016, is Super Bowl 50….The Golden Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is often the most-watched American television broadcast of the year and it is among the most watched sporting events worldwide. Millions will be […]

Fun Easter Candy Facts…Have a Tooth-Friendlier Easter

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 […]

Tooth Friendly Super Bowl Snacks

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 […]

Happy Father’s Day!

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 […]