Teenagers should have their wisdom teeth removed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon because oral surgeons have specialized surgical training, advanced imaging technology, and offer safer sedation options that reduce complications and speed recovery. What makes Dr. McGann the Best Choice for Teen Wisdom Teeth Removal? Advanced Surgical TrainingOral surgeons receive extensive training beyond dental
About 80 million people in North America snore. Approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Snoring is not necessarily sleep apnea. caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct the airway and
It’s Fall! So. Pumpkin Spice Everything… But is that Pumpkin Spice Latte Good for Your Teeth? It’s finally Fall. Somewhat cooler weather, Halloween, Thanksgiving…and the arrival pumpkin spiced everything. With Fall comes the champion of all things pumpkin spiced…the pumpkin spice latte, whose annual arrival is treated as a singular event, a marking
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
Yelp-5 Star 282 Reviews with a 5-Star (4.8) Rating We are so thankful to our patients! Here is a recent review from Yelp… Victoria A., 01/23/2024 “This office was so nice and informative! I went for my wisdom teeth removal after having the possibility of having a high risk case, Dr. McGann and his
We love coffee. We seem to especially love it on well, Mondays! However, between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can be hard to stay away from too much sugar at coffee shops. But balance can be found at our favorite coffee chain. Here’s a few tips on how to order healthy coffee
True Dental Health is not Limited to Your Teeth… Dental health involves the entire mouth – mouth sores and irritations are common occurrences in and around the mouth. As many of you likely know, they can be so painful and debilitating. Fortunately, they usually heal on their own. Learn more about the 4 most common
Thanksgiving is a Time of Togetherness and Gratitude. ~Nigel Hamilton Thanksgiving, for most of us, 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 holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it is celebrated
It’s pumpkin spice latte time, let’s just admit it-many of us love our coffee. Well, most of us do and for those who love it, we really love it! Most often in the morning, usually in the afternoon, and even sometimes in the evening. However, between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can
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
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
