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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
- 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
What is biofilm?
- 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
Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
- 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
The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
- 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
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- 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
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read More
Can Your Dental Health Affect Your Digestive Health?
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
Eating, talking, smiling—consciously or unconsciously, so much of daily life is influenced by our oral health. And here’s one more thought to chew on: oral health affects digestive health as Read More
Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read More
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More
Dental Emergencies while Traveling
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Ford City, Pennsylvania office to make sure you catch Read More
Can Your Toothpaste Give You Healthier Gums?
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
Toothpaste ads are usually all about the teeth. Cavity-fighting benefits. Whiter smiles. Reducing tooth sensitivity. But lately, we’re also hearing a lot about toothpastes which are formulated to clean, renew, Read More
Pregnancy and Oral Care
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Joseph Marchi, DMD is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read More
How to Prevent Dry Socket
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read More
Treating Gum Recession with Tissue Grafting
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
If you have started to notice that your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold, or if you actually seem to have a longer smile than you used to, Read More
What are dental implants?
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read More
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