Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
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Our Standard of Dental Excellence
Mark A. Miely DDS provides “>high-quality dentistry to residents of Upper Arlington and the greater Columbus area. Full-Service Dentistry in a Safe and Comfortable Environment If you are looking for a proficient and personable dentist, we invite you to consider Doctor Mark Miely at Mark A. Miely DDS. We have been keeping smiles healthy and beautiful since…
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s message, we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in cosmetic dental smile makeovers. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is a proper solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usual titanium) rod implanted into the bone to…
Implant Dentures: Fixed or Removable?
Now denture wearers have a better option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t impair speaking ability Strong and durable Implants prevent bone…
Keeping Patients Calm Since 1983
Are you or a family member apprehensive about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be carried out? If…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of men and women 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more widespread in men than…
When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less
Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Mark Miely DDS at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington has the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work Wonders You don’t…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having an understanding of anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more confident handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful…
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few required precautions, we can stave off tooth decay…
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably spotted the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Grandview Heights mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Hilliard dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link…
