Marion Dental Group has two convenient locations in Ocala, FL and Lady Lake, FL. Our hope is to provide you with a comfortable atmosphere and a peaceful experience while you are with us. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you with all your dental needs. We are just a phone call away!
Marion Dental Group offers a quaint, local feel while providing incomparable quality from doctors who received the finest education in the country. Our providers continue to seek the most current, reliable techniques in an ever evolving discipline. From front staff, to hygienists, to assistants, to doctors- every step of the way toward your dental care is individualized to best serve your unique needs.
We are a team that truly cares about you. We realize that without you, we wouldn't be here. Its our belief that the only way for us to succeed is to help motivate you to want to succeed for yourself. We promise to take the time necessary to learn about you as a person and discover how we can best treat your concerns. Having spent 36 years in Ocala, we have made many lifelong friends in the community. Marion Dental Group is not a corporate dental office. We do not have a corporation over our shoulders attempting to dictate our treatment for financial gains nor do we cycle through different doctors every few years. Of our 100 years of combined clinical experience, almost all of it has been earned at our Marion Dental Group offices. Many of our patients have been seeing the same doctor here for 15, 20, even 30 years!
Early symptoms of oral cancer include: a sore on the lip, in the mouth, or in the throat that does not heal; a lump on the lip, in the mouth, or in the throat; a red or white patch found anywhere in the mouth; unusual pain or bleeding in the mouth; swelling of the mouth; and any difficulty or discomfort felt in chewing or swallowing.
Following good oral hygiene practices includes eating the right foods, brushing after meals, flossing at least once a day, and scheduling regular dental visits. If you maintain good oral hygiene, you may need general cleanings at least twice a year. Some patients may need more more general cleanings than others.
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a badly decayed or infected tooth. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
The term 'Root canal' describes the natural cavity within the center of the tooth where the soft pulp and pulp chamber is located. Here lies the tooth 's nerve lies within the root canal. After the tooth has emerged through the gums, it 's nerve is not vitally important to the tooth 's health and function. Its only function is sensory. It 's presence or absence does not affect the day-to-day functioning of the tooth.
Tooth decay and periodontal disease are the most common causes of tooth loss. Tooth decay takes place when most of the tooth's mineral makeup has been dissolved away and a hole (cavity) has formed. While tooth decay primarily affects children, periodontal disease, or gum disease, affects mostly adults.