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September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Ahoy Mateys! Arrrrrr You Ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day?   Shiver me timbers, matey! September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! The scallywags of the Seven Seas had awful oral hygiene habits, but ye landlubbers wouldn’t know that! Avast! Ye mateys better be remembering t’swab ‘n floss ye teeth twice a […]

The Unofficial End of Summer – Happy Labor Day!

From Our Family to Yours… Happy Labor Day! Labor Day, observed the first Monday of September, is a holiday devoted to the celebrating the social and economic achievements of the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is to honor our country’s workers and their contributions to the strength and well-being of our country. […]

Back to School Tips

Are You Ready to Go Back To School?   Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies, and sports equipment for the new school year; but does she have a healthy mouth and the tools she’ll need to maintain it? According to the American Dental Association, a dental examination is as important as immunizations and […]

Thank Goodness For Anesthesia!

Most adults have 32 teeth in their mouths. Imagine having all 32 pulled at one time – crazy, right? Now imagine having 232 teeth pulled at one time – that’s is simply insane! Well, that’s exactly what was reported last week from a hospital in India. Ashik Gavai, 17 years of age, was taken to […]

McGann Facial Design Expanding

First Peek – McGann Facial Design’s New Operating Room!   We are pleased to share with our patients and the greater San Diego dental community that we recently completed an expansion of McGann Facial Design by adding one additional in-office operating room suite. From state-of-the-art technology to a great view of the sunshine outside, the […]

Happy 4th of July!

Celebrating Independence!   Today marks the 237th 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 […]

Know Your Smile: Anatomy of a Tooth

How Much Do You Know About Your Pearly Whites?   The tooth is a complex structure that is made up of several parts, most of which are not visible. Each plays an important role in the health and functioning of your teeth. The teeth are made up of two major parts – the crown and […]

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day! What better time to talk about Men’s Oral Health?   According to studies and surveys from the American Dental Association, men are less likely to partake in preventative dental care than women and are more likely than women to develop gum disease. Gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, which puts […]