Who has never heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? But we want to know, does an apple a day keep the dentist away? And really, do apples clean your teeth? There’s no denying the nutritional benefits of the delicious fruit. But simply stating, “an apple a day keeps plaque away”
Beginning in 1918, at the end of the First World War, November 11th has been commemorated in the United States as the day when all who have ever served or who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces is celebrated. Each year Veterans’ Day affords Americans the opportunity to pay our respects to
Okay. We’re not going to tell you to give out pennies and apples — that would be more terrifying than a haunted house! We’re going to share healthier treats to pass out than the usual Halloween fare. This year, try these healthy Halloween treats for trick-or-treaters and you can stay tooth-friendly while still being kid-pleasing!
It’s Fall! So. Pumpkin Spice Everything… But is that Pumpkin Spice Latte Good for Your Teeth? It’s finally Fall. 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 of the
Thank you for trusting us with your dental health care. You are a valuable part of my work and my life. You should know that we at McGann Facial Design appreciate your time and your trust. A smile is contagious and we love coming into work everyday and helping our fellow community members achieve the
skeptic or scep·tic [skep-tik] noun a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual Skeptics question everything before they believe it. But it’s not that skeptics don’t believe anything to be true, they just need solid research before they are convinced of it. Are you a skeptic, or do
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 we
Making Sure Your Kids Are Ready for School? Make Sure Their Teeth Are Part of It! As another summer vacation draws to a close, parents everywhere are tackling to-do lists in preparation for sending their children off to a new school year. But in the process of getting kids back-to-school ready, from buying
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 effects
7 Things to Know About the Ingredients in Over the Counter Oral Hygiene Products 1. Most Oral Hygiene Products Contain Abrasives Abrasives help remove stains from the teeth. Initially, the abrasives added were quite rough in texture, but today’s abrasives are comparably gentle. They primarily consist of hydrated aluminum oxides, dehydrated silica gel, and
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put an end to health hoaxes, here are five dental myths to chew over. Sugar Is the Number One Culprit of Tooth Decay Sugar will rot
When We Say Floss, We Don’t Mean That Silly Dance! Most people today know the importance of brushing and flossing. However, are you aware that there are actually TWO ways you can floss? There is, of course, the traditional way of using string floss…but then, there is water flossing. What is Water Flossing? Water
