The start date for primary and secondary schools varies greatly across the country, but most are starting back in August. Back-to-school season brings a lot of excitement – kids anticipate seeing their friends again, and parents are busy making sure that their children are ready for school. All of the excitement and distractions can make kids
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I’m a New Patient – What Can I Expect at My First Cleaning Appointment?
At Marion Smile Center, we pride ourselves on our unwavering dedication to creating beautiful and healthy smiles while ensuring an unparalleled patient experience. The great, lasting impressions we create are what make all of our patients—even those with dental phobia or anxiety issues—look forward to each of their appointments. You can trust us to give
Read MoreI Keep Getting Cavities, Why? Review of the Common Issues and How to Combat Them
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 91% of Americans over 20 years of age have cavities and 27% leave them untreated. If you’re a statistic and wondering why you keep getting cavities, it is worth noting that they could be due to your own oral habits. Common culprits in cavities include: * sipping
Read MoreHELP Feed Local Families in Need!
Many of us lost our smiles when the pandemic hit in 2020. Sadly, dental health problems have notably increased over the past year. Due to delayed professional cleanings and treatment, plus complications from mask-wearing, Americans need dental treatment more than ever. “Mask mouth” is causing dry mouth which increases the bacteria in the mouth which
Read MoreShould I be using a Night Guard?
Do you suffer from headaches, sore or clicking jaw, sensitive teeth, recession, worn or chipped teeth, or have trouble sleeping? These are just a few of the most common side effects from grinding or clenching your teeth (also known as bruxism). You may not be aware you have it until you start to feel its associated discomforts. It
Read MoreWhy Are Baby Teeth So Important?
After your child’s baby teeth begin to come in — between 2-3 years old — it’s time to schedule a visit with us at Marion Smile Center. Most children have some of their baby teeth until they are 12 to 13 years old. Early preventative visits with a dentist are crucial to ensuring your child’s
Read MoreNew Year, New Smile!
Has the New Year given you a renewed sense of enthusiasm to work on becoming a better version of yourself? If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, crowns and veneers are two excellent solutions for changing discolored or damaged teeth as well as unflattering gaps between your teeth. While both crowns and veneers are effective,
Read MoreA Year to Reflect On
The year 2020 has unfolded in ways far from what anyone may have expected, but our team at Marion Smile Center proved that it’s possible to continue serving our community even in these trying times. As an essential service, our dental office remained open under strict health protocols designed to keep our employees and patients safe. Even though
Read MoreMarion Smile Center RAISED $10,500 in 2020!!
Our 5th annual “Whiten for Charity” campaign was another HUGE success. This year 51 smiling patients participated by getting their teeth whitened from January through April. Thanks to these bright smiles, the team raised over $10,500 to benefit the Smiles for Life Charity! This organization supports children’s charities around the world, specifically helping underprivileged kids receive
Read MoreHow Face Masks Are Affecting Oral Health
It is a well-known fact that face masks are an effective way of protecting us against the transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), but is wearing a face mask responsible for a rise in dental problems? According to a recent report, dentists are indeed seeing a growing trend of increased dental problems, such as bad
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