Invest in your child’s future by caring for their teeth
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Let’s start from the beginning, that’s right great teeth start from great care of our kids. We have seen decades of dental disease declining in kids who receive routine preventive care and early intervention of dental problems. For most people taking our kids to the dentist twice a year is just want we do. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always...
Happy 2017 – let’s make it a healthy year.
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
With each passing year one thing is undeniable, we are a year older. Let’s be a year wiser too. With the advent of great preventive care and good oral hygiene we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people who get to middle age with little or no need for extensive dentistry.
Let’s not get complacent, teeth are like a classic...
How to handle hazardous holiday goodies
Here’s what to do when the joy of the season bites back
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time of year again, we run around, stressing over the perfect gift for that special someone. Then we bake. We eat plenty of holiday treats, sometimes those delicious morsels, bite us back.
The Holiday Guide to Dental Emergencies.
Infection – If you have pain, redness...
Just the facts, please
By Stephanie McGann, Columnist, The Times
It’s the Wild Wild West out there. No I don’t mean politics. Today’s Wild West is the internet, full of great information, supposition, opinion, marketing and malicious intent. As health care providers it’s our job to know when something is based on solid science or just someone’s opinion or anecdotal evidence.
Worse yet, when information on the...
Flossing story misses the point
Common sense — and science — still make a case for flossing
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Recently the Associated Press reported a story that there were no studies available on the efficacy of flossing. Suddenly dentists were asked by patients if this means they really don’t have to floss. I want to take this opportunity to voice my opinion on this latest news...
Parents’ guide to summer dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Summer is here and if your kids are like mine, they would rather sleep, eat, stare at their video screens and repeat. Without regular prodding things that are more normal in their routine seem to fall by the wayside.
Keep oral hygiene a priority; I know as a mom I get a much-needed break from the early AM roller coaster of getting kids out...
Dental tips for a great vacation
A few thoughts to keep you smiling, no matter where you wander this summer
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Summer is the time most of us plan a get-a-way. Whether your vacation is relaxing, adventurous or anything in-between a little pre-planning can provide peace of mind while traveling.
Before you go
Be sure your dental care is up-to-date. Nothing can ruin a vacation faster...
Dental health for older folks
Seniors often face challenges to maintaining healthy smiles
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
When people age it sometimes becomes very difficult to do the things we once could. While for some it may mean a struggle to put on shoes for others it may be challenges with memory or other physical limitations.
Dental care is often overlooked in our aging population. If you are...
A list to help have a healthier mouth in 2016
Instead of resolutions, a checklist for better dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hate resolutions. Instead of a few well-intentioned destined to fail resolutions, I prefer to make a list. A simple list of some of the many things I would like to accomplish (or make progress toward) during the year.
By now, most resolutions have already become a memory of...
A Top Ten list for holiday dental health
The holidays can be tough on your teeth, a few tips to keep on smiling
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
First, let me apologize for the long gap between my columns. Family always comes first and sitting down to write just wasn’t on the to-do list in November.
The holiday season is all about family and friends. Get-togethers, whether formal or spontaneous, almost always...
