Benjamin Franklin once observed that it’s easier to prevent bad habits than it is to break them. At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we couldn’t agree more – especially when it comes to good dental health habits. Brushing your teeth is an important part of any daily health care routine. We recommend brushing…
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Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we are constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss their teeth every day – twice a day, in fact. We don’t mean to nag! But brushing and flossing your teeth is the best way to prevent tooth decay, and maintain your dental health. Regular brushing and…
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening from Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, reasonably priced, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know…
All About Toothpaste
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This is a key question occasionally asked by patients at Mark A. Miely DDS. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that your dental health needs more attention. It is extremely difficult to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you don’t floss regularly, your gums might…
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most men and women brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush inadequately but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we would like to correct that. They may pride themselves on their oral hygiene…
4 Smile Boosters
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In this blog post from Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we’re going to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when teeth whitening agents bleach the teeth directly. This can be done in your home or in the office of your dentist.…
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
It’s easy to find a dentist. A quick Google search, a Yelp review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we’re proud of our positive online reviews. Even so, knowing whether a dentist is right for you can be a little tricky. What traits…
Clean Teeth, Happy Mouth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington twice a year. Your dental…
Adequate Results vs. Incredible Results
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile makeover
At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth…
