“If you see a friend without a smile, give him one of yours.” – Proverb Americans spend trillions of dollars every year trying to boost our health. But did you know that you can boost your health without spending a penny? One of the easiest and cheapest ways is simple…SMILE! A smile is the […]
Happy Holidays from the Team at McGann Facial Design… May Your Holiday Season be Stress-Free! The holiday season seems to get busier and busier every year with events and celebrations that can spread more than holiday cheer. The whirlwind of holiday events can raise stress levels…but did you know that stress can lead to […]
What is Jaw Surgery Like From a Patient’s Perspective? Wish You Could Share Your Jaw Surgery Story with Others? Welcome to The Jaw Café! Have you ever wished you could hear jaw surgery stories, tips, or tidbits…directly from a real patient? Or perhaps you have had your own jaw surgery and want to […]
Dental Did You Know? Dental Implants Have Many Benefits Here are some interesting facts about tooth loss and dental implants that you probably didn’t know: ~ 30 million people are missing all of their teeth in one or both jaws ~ 26% of people over age 74 are missing all of their teeth ~ […]
Why Does Occlusion Matter? Occlusion refers to the alignment of teeth and the way that the upper and lower teeth fit together (bite). The upper teeth should fit slightly over the lower teeth. The points of the molars should fit the grooves of the opposite molar. Malocclusion is poor fit or alignment of the teeth and […]
Happy Birthday Smiley! 50 Years of Spreading Smiles. Do an Act of Kindness. Help One Person Smile. The Smiley Face was created in America and has been part of American culture since its inception in 1963. In December 1963, Harvey Ball created Smiley for a Worcester, MA Insurance Company. What began as an internal […]
We All Deserve to Have Good Doctors, but Doctors Deserve to Have Good Patients! Are YOU A Good Patient? Any time we visit a healthcare professional, we are most often concerned about staying healthy or getting better from the condition that plagues us at the time. As part of that process, many of us […]
Back-To-School Means Back to Sports! Are You Ready?! Back-to-school can be one of the busiest times of the year for parents. School supply lists seem to get longer and carpool schedules get crazier. But before you start shuffling your kids to their different sports practices, be sure to get them a mouth guard. Using […]
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 […]
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 […]