Jan 17, 2017
There is a link between diabetes and gum disease (periodontitis) in that each can affect the other, thus the link goes both ways. Periodontitis is advanced gum disease that can cause tooth loss, but it starts as gingivitis … inflamed gums that may bleed when...
Jan 6, 2017
We would like to wish everyone in the Marion community a very happy and healthy New Year. We hope 2017 is your best year yet!
Dec 18, 2016
All areas of the world have different holiday traditions, so we’d like to share some unusual ones that were quite interesting to us! In Spain at midnight on New Year’s Eve, people will eat 12 grapes quickly, one at each stroke of the clock. Each of the...
Dec 7, 2016
There is a struggle between acid-creating bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and the pH-lowering saliva that can keep the acid in check. When a person gives that oral bacteria a diet of sugar, the result is a bacterial feeding frenzy that overpowers the saliva...
Nov 22, 2016
Getting children to brush their teeth can be an ongoing struggle. As dental professionals, we try to empower parents to help their kids develop healthy dental habits. Below are some quick tips that may make the routine a little easier. Make It A Game. The...
Nov 11, 2016
This Veteran’s Day our office would like to thank all of those who have served our country. We would also like to take the time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We simply cannot thank our military men and women enough. Have a...
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