Cheers to 2021! This past year was one of our busiest years yet at Marion Smile Center, thanks to YOU! We saw more than 7,000 patients and welcomed over 600 brand-new ones. With your help, we’ve now been able to raise over $80,000 for charity since 2016, half of which benefited our local Zelienople and
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Oral Cancer: Why do you need a screening?
Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. This silent disease is the 6th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Fortunately, oral cancer is largely preventable, especially if you take an active role in protecting your oral health. Going to your dentist for an oral cancer screening increases the chances
Read MoreBack-to-School Dental Tips
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
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 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
Read MoreCommemorating Oral Cancer Awareness Month
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, every single hour someone dies in the United States of oral cancer. Oropharyngeal cancer is cancer of the gums, lips, tongue, tonsils, or throat. Marion Smile Center has deemed June as Oral Cancer Awareness Month to help you and your loved ones remain vigilant. More than 50,000 Americans will be
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Regular Dental Cleaning
The general advice on proper dental health is to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss and rinse with mouthwash at least once a day. Along with this, it’s important to have regular dental cleanings with one of our hygienists. Apart from getting squeaky-clean teeth, did you know that dental cleanings provide
Read MoreGrads and Dads Teeth Whitening in the Summer
There’s something about summer: The earth seems more vibrant and renewed, and the frigid cold air is gone. Throw open the windows to welcome in the warmer air. We beat the rugs outside to clean them, we wash the windows, and we scrub the floors. Time for a fresh, clean start. Summer is the season
Read MoreThe Dangers of DIY Teeth Whitening
A beautiful smile gives you confidence when meeting people for the first time and even when seeing friends you always see. Having straight, white teeth truly helps make a good impression. A number of do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth-whitening methods are now readily available in your local drugstore or supermarket, and you can find home-spun whitening ideas by
Read MoreAugust is our Oral Cancer Awareness Month; Here are 10 Surprising Facts About Oral Cancer
This year, more than 51,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer– and an estimated 10,030 will die as a result. While oral cancer is quite prevalent, there is still a lot of confusion regarding this often preventable disease, who gets it and how, and what to do about it. August is Oral Cancer Awareness
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