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• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024

Today's periodontal office is a very different place than it was in the past. Yes, perhaps the same issues are still being treated, but it's the way in which they Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read More

• posted: May 28, 2024

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read More

• posted: May 21, 2024

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More

• posted: May 14, 2024

the doctor and our team at Joseph Marchi, DMD understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive teeth Read More

• posted: May 07, 2024

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2024

At Joseph Marchi, DMD, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, we Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2024

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2024

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2024

In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2024

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2024

Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2024

When patients of Joseph Marchi, DMD hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2024

Millions of people, around Ford City, Pennsylvania and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read More