If you have claustrophobia, you pass on cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid skydiving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is…
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Captivate Audiences Once Again

Hello Upper Arlington! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are awkward and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of enticing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have…
Mark A. Miely DDS Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings

With all the talk in Columbus of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Ohio cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?

Hello, and welcome to our Mark A. Miely DDS cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain Veneers Give Your Teeth a Makeover Veneers are thin shells made…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics

Mark A. Miely DDS patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Mark A. Miely DDS we think it’s great that people in the Columbus area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having…
General and Family Dentistry in Upper Arlington

Are you looking for a general and family dentistry practice in the Upper Arlington area? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We are taking new patients at Mark A. Miely DDS. 11 Reasons to Visit Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Let’s discuss some reasons to call today to make schedule an exam…
Creating Beautiful Smiles At Mark A. Miely DDS

I am glad you found our blog! I’m Mark Miely, DDS, of Mark A. Miely DDS, a full-service dental practice in Upper Arlington. I am a proud member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable Upper Arlington dental care for my patients. I…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?

You can’t buy tooth implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative costs on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s site. There is a reason for this. A dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent dental implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental…
A Beautiful Smile is Timeless

Every stage of life has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Upper Arlington retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental dilemmas. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?

Today in the Upper Arlington dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is often caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed,…