Today may be April Fools’ Day… but Facial Protection is No Joke! Research estimates that about 2% of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually will suffer a facial injury severe enough to require medical attention. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Policy on Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries, sports
Think TMJ Pain is Only Affecting Your Jaw? Think Again. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, such as talking, chewing, and yawning. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders,
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
Canker Sores: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More What is a Canker Sore?A canker sore (aphthous ulcer) is a small, painful, open sore inside the mouth. They may occur on the tongue and on the inside linings of the cheeks, lips, and throat. Canker sores are usually white, gray, or yellow in color, surrounded by a
TRICK OR TEETH! Who doesn’t love being a kid on Halloween? Trick-or-treating, costume parties, school parades…we all want our kids to have fun on Halloween, but we also want them to be safe and healthy. Too much candy cannot only harm children’s teeth, it can have a negative effect on their overall health. Not
Missing teeth can affect the look and function of your smile, reducing your ability to eat the foods you like and enjoy your life without worry. Today, dental implants are considered the gold standard in permanent tooth replacement. Dental implants are permanently placed in your jaw to replace not only the visible part of your
June is National Smile Month! Smiles are a universal greeting. They make you look more pleasant and trustworthy, and smiling releases endorphins – making you feel better too! Smiling is very important for our wellbeing, as people who smile live longer, are less stressed, and are more successful in life! Take a look at
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
Spring Has Officially (and in Great Style) Arrived! We have spring fever! Spring officially begins today with the vernal equinox. At 3:45pm PST on March 20, the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. But this year is special and Spring
Recent news of the Connecticut dentist charged in the death of a 64-year old patient during a procedure has unfortunately put a spotlight on the safety and role of anesthesia in dental procedures. It is helpful to understand the reasons why patients need dental anesthesia. Beyond the obvious need to control and appropriately manage pain
Avoiding Dental Decay: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth. Avoiding dental decay is important to your overall health. But did you know that the tooth decay process
What is Jaw Surgery Like From a Patient’s Perspective? Wish You Could Share Your Jaw Surgery Story with Others? Welcome to The Jaw Café! Have you ever wished you could hear jaw surgery stories, tips, or tidbits…directly from a real patient? Or perhaps you have had your own jaw surgery and want to
