{"id":100,"date":"2015-05-15T14:44:01","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T14:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:58:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:58:09","slug":"preventive-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/preventive-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Marks the State College, PA Preventive Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-102\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"dv1617007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-dv1617007-297x300.jpg\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-dv1617007-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-dv1617007.jpg 413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/a>The hand that strikes also blocks is a mantra of the martial art form, Wing Chun. It means to be on the offensive to avoid receiving a blow from an opponent. This mantra should also be applied to your dental health. The best way to keep your teeth and gums at optimal health is to stop tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health concerns before they start. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/\">State College, PA<\/a> our professional, friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/meet-the-team.html\">staff<\/a> will help you to achieve your healthiest smile and keep it for life. From six month dental check-ups and hygiene appointments, to fluoride treatments and dental health education, we help you land the first strike in the fight for your perfect bite. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/contact.html\">Contact us<\/a> today to schedule your general dentistry check-up.<\/p>\n<h2>Check-ups and Hygiene Appointments Your Frist Line of Defense<\/h2>\n<p>At Donald Marks Family Dentistry, our skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/meet-the-team.html\">dentists<\/a> and outstanding dental care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/services.html\">services<\/a> help you maintain a perfect smile. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/general-dentistry.html\">check-ups<\/a> scheduled every six months, we will screen for oral cancer, check the alignment of your bite, look for signs of teeth grinding that may require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/tmj-therapy.html\">TMJ treatment<\/a>, and use state-of-the-art DIAGNOdent laser technology to screen for cavities.<\/p>\n<p>Oral cancer, bite alignment and teeth grinding screenings are checked visually by our dentists. Oral cancer often manifests as a lump, bump or sore in the mouth that does not go away over time. When you visit the same dentist every six months, he will take note of any areas that may show signs of oral cancers. Bite alignment and teeth grinding too are most noticeable when the same dentist views your teeth over time, but some misalignments and severe grinding are apparent right away. By screening for these items at every visit, our dentists help you maintain a healthy smile.<\/p>\n<p>DIAGNOdent is one ways that our dentists use technology to ensure your ongoing dental health. While adults should only receive dental x-rays once per year at the very most, DIAGNOdent is a hand-held, laser device that allows your dentist or hygienist to view or monitor areas with potential for tooth decay. This highly affective device allows our team to find cavities in some of the most difficult to see spots, and clear out decay-causing bacteria growth.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, maintaining a consistent dental hygiene routine in and out of our office puts you on solid footing to develop strong bite. Our hygienists will thoroughly clean and examine your teeth and gums. They will consult with you regarding any changes to your oral health, and suggest and at-home hygiene adjustments that may be beneficial. Our number one priority is your health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h2>Family Dentistry<\/h2>\n<p>From infancy, our teeth help to deliver nutrition to our bodies. Early examination of teeth or gums in young children can help our dentists diagnose and treat any dental health concerns before they can have a lasting impact on your child. Our friendly staff will put your child of any age at ease, and give her foundation upon which to build a life-time of dental health. Don\u2019t wait until children have their adult teeth, we recommend an initial visit with our staff before the age of two.<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule an Appointment<\/h2>\n<p>Our team is here to help you with any of your State College, PA family dentistry needs. Don\u2019t wait until you have a problem to schedule an appointment with us, stop dental health issues before they start with our outstanding preventative dentistry options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/contact.html\">Contact us<\/a> to schedule an appointment in State College, PA. We also welcome patients from nearby Spring Mills, Centre Hall, Huntingdon, Altoona, Penns Valley, Boalsburg, Lemont, Bellefonte, Lewistown, Phillipsburg, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hand that strikes also blocks is a mantra of the martial art form, Wing Chun. It means to be on the offensive to avoid receiving a blow from an opponent. This mantra should also be applied to your dental health. 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