3-D printing has revolutionized numerous industries – real estate with the launch of 3-D printed homes, dramatic cakes courtesy of 3-D sugar printers, and even dentistry – which now utilizes the revolutionary technology to craft precise molds of teeth for a superior fit. For many, dentures conjure up images of old teeth in a cup;
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Marion Smile Center’s Annual Smiles for Life Charity Campaign
Our mouths are determinants of our health, and therefore, good oral hygiene is of upmost importance. However, not every family is able to afford the basic dental care that they need, so their smiles and health suffer as a result. Realizing this, at Marion Smile Center, we are extremely passionate about giving back. That is
Read More2018 Was the Year for Smiles All Around
Our team at Marion Smile Center would like to thank our patients – both longtime and new – for a terrific year in 2018! We enjoyed caring for our patients during their 6,300 visits this past year and welcomed 400 new patients into the practice. We received 31 reviews last year on Facebook and Google totaling in 126 reviews and 4.9
Read MoreNew Year, New Smiles
When the New Year comes around, people tend to make resolutions – often about their health and appearance. The beginning of the new year is when we try to say goodbye to old habits, and welcome new ones into our lives, sort of like hitting the reset button. Many people’s resolutions are to lose weight,
Read MoreHow do your medical benefits work?
No matter how you opt in, one thing is clear: you will reap the benefits later. People who don’t have medical benefits tend to avoid preventive care. In the long run, this causes a laundry list of problems such as restorative care needs, gum disease, and increased rates of other ailments. Many people are weary
Read MoreUse It or Lose: The Benefits of Scheduling Your Dental Appointments in December
As with any health or dental plan, you pay a premium to your employer upfront in anticipation of certain services, such as teeth cleaning and X-rays. According to Investopedia, the average yearly maximum a dental plan will cover is between $1000 and $2000 – a meager amount considering the staggering cost of getting a filling or root
Read MoreGERD and Oral Health
The acid in your stomach is strong enough to break down all the food you eat. It’s so strong, that repeated reflux into your esophagus can cause serious damage. We’ve all experienced heartburn, but people with GERD experience that sensation and other symptoms more than twice a week. That means your stomach acid is eating
Read MoreAre You or a Loved One at Risk for Oral Cancer?
We also shared Risk Factors, Stunning Oral Cancer Statistics, and Early Warning Signs, including: 85% of all oral cancers are linked to tobacco use 40% of cancer could be avoided with lifestyle changes Statistically speaking, little more than half of the 49,750 who will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year will be alive
Read MoreOral Cancer Statistics You Shouldn’t Ignore
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, thousands of people will die every year due to oral cancer. What is astounding, is that many of these deaths could have been prevented. Here are some oral cancer statistics and risk factors you shouldn’t ignore. Nearly 49,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year Approximately 1
Read MoreTop Cosmetic Dentist
At Marion Smile Center, we believe in gentle, exceptional dentistry that centers around you. Maybe that’s why Dr. Mark Marion has once again been listed as one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Top Dentists. Dr. Marion has won the title multiple times since 2011. Just this month, Dr. Marion was selected not only as a Top Dentist by Pittsburgh Magazine
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