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 […]
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Winter break is a common time when many college students briefly return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdom teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good time to have a […]
Firstly, Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at McGann Oral Surgery. It’s natural to reflect on the namesake and meaning of the Holiday. For many of us, the Thanksgiving 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 […]
Every year, more than 5 million teeth are knocked out in children and adults. Are they lost forever? With bowl season around the corner, always good to remind ourselves that traumatic dental injuries most often occur in accidents or sports-related injuries. But with proper emergency action, did you know that a tooth that has been […]
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, this is a common time when many college students return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdome teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a […]
Celebrating Independence! This weekend marked the anniversary of the United States, and most Americans mark Independence Day with parades and elaborate fireworks displays, picnics, and barbecues. But here are some fun facts about our nation and it’s symbols that you may not know. – On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the […]
Here are Five “Fun in the Sun” Dental Tips to Help You Smile All Summer Long! It’s now June and the Summer season is on! As the weather continues to heat up, there are even more reasons to care for your smile. Enjoy the sunshine, sports, and summery treats without damaging your pearly whites. FIVE […]
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Spring break is a common time when many college students briefly return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdom teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good time to have a […]
If you hold a four-leaf shamrock in your left hand at dawn on St. Patrick’s Day you get what you want very much but haven’t wished for. ~Patricia Lynch Ask children what St. Patrick’s Day is all about and many will talk of leprechaun traps or wearing green to not get pinched. […]
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same The Winter Holiday season is on and is a common time when many college students return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdome teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good […]