Dr. Barton E. McGirl, Dentistry While You Sleep

07/24/2020

Many of us in the office can relate to this.

06/01/2020

And yet another brilliant use for dental floss

03/14/2020

Have an upcoming appointment? Don't forget to collect your $200😁

10/15/2019

Seems like a timely article as we all dip into our pre bought trick or treat candies, enjoy!

It's not Halloween without candy. Find out which types of candy do the most damage to your teeth.

05/15/2019

Such a classic, RIP Tim Conway, thanks for the smile.

Still one of the funniest sketches in television history.

03/21/2019

Dental anesthesiology becomes the 10th dental specialty recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.

12/28/2017

Tis the season to be ill, this post seemed timely. Additionally, Dr. McGirl would advise changing your tooth brush during and at the conclusion of your illness (especially strep throat). Wishing you all health in 2018!

If you have a cold or the flu, don’t let your dental health slide. Get tips on taking care of your teeth when you are ill.

08/24/2017

These are all very relevant questions to ask about your own dental anesthesia visit as an adult. In addition to these guidelines I would also include the following questions: Who will be administering the anesthesia medications; dentist, assistant, etc?, Will the dentist remain throughout the procedure?, Who will monitor my recovery; dentist, assistant, etc? and finally What are the credentials of dentist administering anesthesia; weekend course, general anesthesia residency, etc?

In our office Dr. McGirl personally starts the IV, administers all medications, remains throughout the entire procedure, monitors the recovery and is a dental anesthesiologist.

9 questions to ask your dentist about anesthesia and sedation for your child. http://bit.ly/2vtoHbM

07/05/2017

In this article the American Dental Association recommends 3 helpful strategies to stop fearing the dentist; Speak up, distract and mindfulness. While these might be helpful tools, we would recommend consulting with a dentist, like Dr. McGirl, who has a specific dental anesthesiology degree to better treat dental anxiety or phobia.

If you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist, you’re not alone.

03/14/2017

Dr. McGirl has advised his patients for years to eliminate the habit of sipping soda or coffee throughout the day. The constant exposure of "sugar bathing" your teeth is a recipe for advanced carious activity. At the very least consider rinsing your mouth/teeth with a small glass of water when you finish a sugary drink.

Sweetened beverages have become a treat that many Americans have every day. The truth is that these drinks are not healthy, especially for our dental health and smiles.

01/31/2017

After reading this story, I continue to be appalled at our health care system's (more specifically health insurance companies) ability to remove the mouth from the rest of body. Denying any financial responsibility for oral health and a subscribers medical well being. Hard to imagine with all of the medical documentation supporting the relationship between dental and systemic infection that the insurance industry can continue to deny dental health coverage. Truly shameful to say the least! Dental infection should not be taken lightly, despite the insurance companies stance that dental health is not health care.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A 26-year-old father died after a tooth infection spread to his lungs, the man's grieving wife told KTXL. Vadim Kondratyuk Anatoliyevich, a truck driver, complained of a toothache when he left Truckee for New York two weeks ago, according to the report. During the trip, he stop...

12/30/2016

Have you fallen into bad habits when brushing your teeth? Find out how not to brush your teeth and get easy fixes to keep your smile healthy.