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Summer Is Over! It’s Time To Go Back-To-School!

It’s Back-to-School time! This past Sunday was the official first day of Fall…a time when students all across the country brush off their backpacks, head back to the classroom, and get back to the task of learning. However, at McGann Facial Design, we are always pushing ourselves to learn more about becoming the best […]

A Patient Story: You Can’t Handle The Tooth!

Michael Gold has historically never been a fan of dental care. In fact, it took him years to find a general dentist in San Diego that he fully trusts. So when his trusted dentist told him that he needed a dental extraction of one of his teeth after a crown had broken, he naturally felt […]

Is It Snoring or Sleep Apnea?

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 […]

What Is HIPAA? And What Does It Mean For Me?

What Is HIPAA? And What Does It Mean For Me? Have you been to a healthcare provider’s office and read something or been given a flyer about HIPAA? Have you wondered what it’s all about? Well, HIPAA stands for the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which was enacted in 1996. The law was passed […]

Dental Anesthesia — A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Oral Surgeons Have Extensive Training and Experience in the Control of Pain and Anxiety Dental anesthesia is an important topic for patients. At McGann Facial Design, we frequently receive questions from patients about the anesthesia they may receive for their procedure. Not only do we expect these questions, we welcome them. Why? Well, we want […]

The Connection Between Comic-Con and Oral Surgery?

It is that time of the year here in San Diego — Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013. The city swarms with fans, gamers, celebrities, animators, artists, filmmakers, and media-types focused on the biggest and newest in popular culture. Of course, superheroes are always part of the attraction. And here is where the intersection of oral […]

The Implants You May (Or May Not See) At The Beach This Summer

Dental Implants – A Solution of Choice for Replacing Missing Teeth Today, dental implants are often the best solution for missing teeth. This was not always the case. Two decades ago, patients would likely have dentures or a permanent bridge to fill the gaps caused by the loss of adult teeth. Nowadays, patients are fortunate […]

What is Orthognathic Surgery?

What is Orthognathic Surgery? Simply put, it is corrective jaw surgery. It is surgery to correct conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, jaw misalignment, or congenital problems like cleft palate that cannot be easily treated with braces. While an orthodontist uses techniques to straighten out teeth, those approaches […]

Um. Excuse Me. Your Tori are Showing…

Like our Secret Patient last week, have you ever discovered a strange or unexpected growth in your mouth near the jaw line, on your gums, on the roof of your mouth, or under your tongue? While they can look scary or gross, an exostosis or torus (plural: exostes or tori) can […]

Shhhh! It’s a Secret…Patient! True Story from a Patient’s Perspective.

Chapter I – Mt. Brushmore I’ve had it since I was 22 years old. I could feel it on the left side of my mouth every day of my life—it was…well, just there. However, this was different from the right side of my mouth and I had a daily, sometimes painful reminder of that with […]

Leadership In Dentistry & Beyond…It Starts With Integrity

Leadership = Integrity Integrity can mean a number of things. But when it comes to running a successful dental practice, it is almost entirely about keeping your word to your patients and your colleagues. This was part of the inspiring message delivered at the McGann Facial Design Workshop featuring Greg Clowminzer, a seasoned practice […]

Dental Anesthesia – Safety is Paramount

Dental Anesthesia: The Less You Worry, the Easier it Will Be Recent news of the unfortunate death of a patient undergoing wisdom teeth extraction has 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 […]