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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to The Jaw Café! We Invite You to Share Your Story and Tips Today! It is no secret that we deeply appreciate our patients here at McGann Facial Design. Not only do we aim to help each and every patient under our care, our patients enjoy helping one another. This is especially true […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Say Cheese! It’s National Smile Month! June is symbolic of many things: summer vacation, warm weather, graduation, cookouts, swimming, and more. But did you know that June is National Smile Month? More than 30 years ago, National Smile Month was created by the British Dental Health Foundation as a way to improve oral health […]
Every year, more than 5 million teeth are knocked out in children and adults. Are they lost forever? 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 knocked out of its socket can be successfully replanted and last for […]
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 […]