Mouths are Pretty Amazing Every mouth is unique. The shape, size, and position of your teeth is unlike anyone else’s in the world. The shape and color of your lips are unique. And your tongue-print, just like your fingerprints, is one-of-a-kind. For all of these reasons and more, your smile 1 in 7.4 billion!
Why Restore Your Smile? If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that’s not visible to others when you speak or smile, you may be thinking that you can slide by without replacing it. Sure, it will feel weird for a while, but you’ll get used it — or will you? Not replacing a missing tooth
A Basic Overview of Malocclusion An important part of your skeletal development is a functional and healthy formation of your occlusion, or “bite.” Occlusion refers to how the top and bottom teeth fit together. Dental malocclusion affects 1 in 5 people, and occurs when you have crooked teeth and/or a misaligned bite. There are 3
Biting Off More than You Can Chew? It is becoming more and more common for many of us to grab a bite to eat in a hurry. We, as Americans, have grown accustomed to larger food portions, but our mouths have not…and trying to fit that oversized sandwich into your mouth might be worse
Ever Wonder Why Your Teeth Hurt When You Run? If you are an avid runner, there are few things that can prevent you from getting out and hitting the pavement…except maybe tooth pain. But even if you aren’t an everyday runner, or maybe a sometimes runner, you may find that your teeth hurt when you
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
Are You Ready for Some Football? Super Bowl Sunday is all about sports, commercials, drinks, and snacks. But what if you aren’t a sports fan or could care less about football? We are skipping the (expected) dental post about tooth-healthy Super Bowl snack hacks, to share a list of 6 fast facts that will help
All across the United States, and even here in sunny San Diego, flu season is here. This year’s flu is the most widespread on record since health officials began keeping track 13 years ago. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses can be detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall
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. Fortunately, they usually heal on their own. Learn more about the 4 most common mouth sores, some of their causes, treatment, and more. Causes of Mouth
Our AIM – Advanced Implant Method Advancements in modern dentistry have made it easy to replace missing teeth using natural-looking and functioning prosthetics. Dental implants are permanent solutions for replacing missing teeth, and when cared for properly, can last a lifetime. At McGann Facial Design, we have developed an Advanced Implant Method (AIM), that provides
The Common Cold, Teeth, and Your Oral Health are More Connected Than You Think Between the sniffling, sneezing, and other annoying cold symptoms, we’re sure you never stop and think, “Why do my teeth hurt when I have a cold?” Did you know that a sinus infection (sinusitis) or inflammation can cause a toothache?
Between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can be hard to stay away from sugar at coffee shops. But balance can be found at our favorite coffee chain. Here’s how to order healthy coffee shop drinks: Choose a Smaller Size The larger your drink, the more sugar you consume. It’s always okay to
