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 MoreBlog
GERD 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
Read MoreSmiles for Life – $13K Raised
At Marion Smile Center, we are passionate about doing good for the sake of good. That’s why we have a history of partnering with worthy causes, such as Smiles for Life, a non-profit dedicated to donating urgently needed dental care to help poor, ill, disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged children. Dr. Mark Marion, four-time winner of the
Read MoreThe Importance of Treating Periodontal Diseases
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of the American Population has gum periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease. The scary thing is, not everyone knows that they actually have it until the symptoms are pretty bad. Therefore, the American Academy of Periodontology encourages that people have yearly comprehensive periodontal evaluations
Read MoreHow Gum Disease Sneaks Up On You
There may be a killer lurking in plain view, and much closer than you might think. Quite literally, right under our noses. Gum disease, an infection of the soft tissues that surround the teeth, is usually painless. And while many people are aware that they need to eat right, exercise and care for their bodies,
Read MoreWhiten Your Smile and Help a Child (Smiles for Life Organization)
At Marion Smile Center, we believe in paying it forward and giving back to those in need. That’s why we teamed up with the renowned Smiles for Life organization. Smiles for Life is a non-profit that has been improving the smiles of disabled, seriously ill, or underprivileged children at local and international levels. From March
Read MoreWhat Makes Dr. Mark Marion Top Dentist in the U.S.?
To answer that question, one need only look at Dr. Mark Marion’s background and accomplishments. As a third-generation dentist, Dr. Marion attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where – like his father and grandfather before him – he earned his dental degree. After graduation, he trained under his father for four years while
Read More