Just 4 minutes a day will establish a healthy skill that your children will benefit from for the rest of their lives! Be sure to begin brushing your child’s teeth as soon as their teeth first start to come in. Let’s talk about some fun facts and helpful advice in pediatric dental care, particularly toothbrushing,
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Should You Consider a Dental Implant?
Do you have a big space where a tooth once was, or you’re looking into alternatives to replace a failing tooth? If so, there are a few different options to fill the gaps of missing teeth: removable partial dentures, fixed bridges (which attach to the teeth on either side of the gap), or dental implants.
Read MoreCelebrating Our Phenomenal Dental Assistants
Over the past couple of years, our dental assistants at Marion Smile Center have stepped up admirably to make sure treatment rooms are cleaned properly between patients, and to ensure all instruments and surfaces are thoroughly disinfected. Throughout the pandemic, these dental assistants have gone the extra mile to keep patients, colleagues, and communities safe.
Read MoreWhiten Your Teeth to Help Local Kids Read!
It’s that time of year – Marion Smile Center is embarking on the 7th annual charity event to help the local community! Dr. Mark Marion and his dental team have selected the Zelienople Area Public Library as their 2022 recipient of their annual “Whiten for Charity” campaign! 100% of all teeth whitening done at their
Read MoreImprove Your Smile with Dental Veneers
Thinking about improving your smile in 2022? There are a multitude of ways to enhance your smile with cosmetic dentistry – teeth whitening, clear aligners, crowns, veneers, and more! Let’s dive into one option that many patients have questions about and love the results – dental veneers – and where you can go in Zelienople
Read MoreWhat’s the Easiest Way to Enhance My Smile?
Answer: teeth whitening! Society has been wanting whiter, brighter smiles dating back at least 4,000 years with the ancient Egyptians. Even in that ancient time, white teeth signified health and beauty. Today, dentists who provide cosmetic dentistry solutions are making it easier than ever to achieve a whiter smile – with options to fit any
Read MoreAnother Successful Year in Dentistry with Beautiful Smiles
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
Read MoreWhy Are Professional Dental Cleanings Necessary?
Along with diligent daily brushing and flossing, professional dental cleanings form the foundation of preventive dental care. The reason why brushing, flossing, and rinsing isn’t enough to keep your teeth clean is that there is always some residue left behind, and this residue can continue to cause plaque and tartar buildup which can be harmful
Read MoreWhy Did My Dentist Recommend That I Get Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are a great solution for restoring teeth for many reasons. See the above before and after photos of one of our patients that Dr. Mark A. Marion restored their smile with crowns. More photos of patients that Dr. Mark A. Marion helped achieve dental health and enhanced their smiles by placing crowns can
Read MoreTime is Running Out – Use it or Lose it – Insurance Benefits
With the end of the year fast approaching, you may find your dental insurance benefits are about to run out. Many dental insurance plans run on a calendar year basis and have a “use it or lose it” policy. This means that if you don’t take advantage of your benefits before the year ends, you
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