Nervous about an upcoming dental procedure? The team at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio has 6 ways you can prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Mark A. Miely is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax…
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Tooth Whitening: In-Office Or At Home?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
This post from Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington OH is about teeth whitening. If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the essential first step is to select a whitening method. It may seem like there are a multitude of options, but it’s important to remember that they all employ a peroxide-based whitening…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists, including Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, use dental crowns in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a…
Better and Better: The Future of Implants
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
Dentists are always reminding their patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we know that in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend…
Get On Top Of Your To-Do List
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: things like refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or make a dental appointment with Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Categories: Dental implants, Denture implants
This message from Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington answers the most common questions about implant dentures. Many people know that a dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. A single implant can support one artificial tooth, while two or more can support a partial or full denture. A fixed implant denture is called…
Between-Meal Cleaning
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio, we constantly remind our patients to brush and floss their teeth. And most of our patients take that advice to heart. But what are you supposed to do in the middle of the day? You’re out and about, and your usual stuff – that favorite toothpaste,…
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio, there are ways to find the source of the problem and there are ways to make it right. Just don’t bite the dentist! Painful chewing can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or…
Dr. Mark Miely DDS Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio, we would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You should remove plaque with daily brushing and flossing. If it isn’t removed it can build up and…
Improving Smiles with Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. Trend-watchers say that more and more people are choosing it every day to improve their smiles, with the procedures that are available at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington. We all want to look our best. But cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about vanity; it is good…
