Welcome to the Mark A. Miely DDS blog. I am Doctor Mark Miely. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of . Gum disease is a common dental ailment for many people. When…
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Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should…
Do You Love Your Smile?
The Grandview Heights people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Dublin were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes Upper Arlington residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more critical than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Mark A. Miely DDS, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. For instance, you may have…
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Doctor Miely knows this, and that is why the dental team at Mark A. Miely DDS has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can lower and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give…
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist
Hello friends of Mark A. Miely DDS! In today’s article, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good eating practices and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a drink of water or brush your…
What Is Laser Dentistry?
The word “LASER” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?’) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every Ohio industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine. Lasers…
What You See And What You Don’t
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your dazzling smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Hi. I’m Doctor Mark Miely. When my patients get mouth sores, I advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you won’t have to…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, recurring delays in breathing…
