There are so many things to cram into summer break, especially right before school starts. We wanted to remind you that visiting the dentist needs to be at the top of your priority list! According to the CDC, “cavities are one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the US.” When cavities are left
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Zelienople Dentist
Crowds gather in Zelienople at Thursday’s Open Air Market. Source: Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle The cute, quaint town of Zelienople, PA was founded over 200 years ago. It’s a place full of history with a small-town feel. According to the most recent U.S. Census, % change in population from 2010-2020 growth in adjacent Jackson township
Read MoreSave Your Tooth Month
Save Your Teeth and Appear More Youthful! At Marion Smile Center, we’ve heard many new patients say, “I have ‘bad teeth.’ I just want them all pulled and to get dentures or implants. It will just be easier to maintain.” You can trust that Dr. Mark Marion is extremely passionate about saving one’s natural teeth,
Read MoreWant a better night’s sleep? Know someone that snores?
Do you or your loved one… Snore? Wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat? Tired during the day? Lack a restful night’s sleep? Wake up with headaches and/or jaw pain? Have trouble concentrating or paying attention? Fall asleep at random times/places? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you
Read MoreTooth Brushing Tips for Kids
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,
Read MoreShould 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
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