While inadequate oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…
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Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable At Mark A. Miely DDS
A healthy smile is priceless and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. But the cost for treatment and precision restorations can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect price-wise can make your dental visit more palatable. Obviously, the cost of some procedures such as crowns versus fillings is dependent…
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Hello, I am Doctor Mark Miely of Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health. I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your dental practice for required cleanings, but did you know that making small but critical changes to your diet can improve your oral…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look attractive. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can significantly beautify your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…
How Do You Measure Success?
At Mark A. Miely DDS, we are committed to success. Doctor Mark Miely’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in marvelous outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at Mark A. Miely DDS shares Doctor Miely’s passion for success. For many Upper Arlington dental patients, success is a routine check-up that…
It’s A Great Time To Have Ugly Teeth!
s Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because revolutionary cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly to unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your dentist’s office or over a few months with an economical…
Preventing Gum Disease At Mark A. Miely DDS
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you troubled about discussing your smile? Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief. 1. Talk To Us: Whether you want to have Inman aligners or general dentistry done, call now to schedule a consultation.…
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Upper Arlington men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet critical exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’…
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At Mark A. Miely DDS
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden shot of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
