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
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New 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
Read MoreBenefits of Teeth Whitening for Your Special Event
At various points in our lives, we get the chance to attend a special event and see people we haven’t seen in a long time, or maybe even meet someone new! We want to make a great impression, and we also want to look great in those photos which – let’s be honest – will
Read MoreHow Do You Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants?
There is no reason to lose your bright smile forever if you lose your teeth to a disease or an accident. There are plenty of available options that can help restore your teeth to their former glory, and one of the best options is to have dental implants. September is Dental Implant Awareness month, so
Read MoreMarion Smile Center Voted Top Dentist in Pittsburgh Magazine for 2020
Seeing patients smile again and proudly displaying their beautiful teeth is always rewarding for dentists. However, there is a special kind of fulfillment in being recognized by your peers in the industry. Because of his unmitigated dedication and commitment to his practice, Dr. Mark Marion is again recognized as a Top Dentist by dental professionals throughout Greater Pittsburgh for
Read MoreBenefits of Dental Sealants
It is never too early to begin good oral health habits and dental treatments for your child. The easiest way to get started is by having a dentist or hygienist apply a thin protective coating called a sealant onto your child’s new adult teeth. Sealants serve as a barrier against tooth decay, and they therefore
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
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