Dr. Louis Marion is one of the first dentists who studied both prosthodontics and dental anthropology. He comes from both disciplines to address the root cause of disease rather than simply treating symptoms.  He considers possible effects on the entire body as a system rather than as unrelated organs. In this respect, Dr. Marion practices what is commonly referred to as functional dentistry.  For example, whereas conventional dentistry might aim to simply treat decay with fillings, functional dentistry goes well beyond this to learn what factors encouraged the decay in the first place.  In assessing certain risk factors, he strives to implement helpful steps in each patient’s treatment plan to mitigate those risks, fight disease, and create a state of health that requires no further intervention.  This way, Dr. Marion strives to improve longevity by addressing all factors, even those from beyond the mouth taking in consideration other systemic diseases and other ways to encourage total-body health, not just oral health. 

 

 

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