It’s All About Location If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Upper Arlington. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Our professional dental team is enthusiastic about keeping you looking great and feeling confident. We offer a wide variety of dental services for our…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains

The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the simplest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and drinks like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene

Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Mark A. Miely DDS wants to deliver some straightforward tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the appropriate angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has settled into tartar, no measure…
Dental Specialties Available In Upper Arlington

General dentists in the Upper Arlington area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Upper Arlington general dentist will refer you to a local Columbus specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Columbus area:…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!

Most Upper Arlington people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Columbus area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack…
Let’s Talk About It

Hello, I’m Doctor Miely of Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington. I am devoted to improving smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Few physical improvements have such a dramatic influence on attractiveness and self-confidence as a smile makeover. Excellent oral health and a pleasing smile contribute to overall physical health and a high quality of life.…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease

You may be wondering why occasionally your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just concerned about improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your comprehensive oral health…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?

At Mark A. Miely DDS, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Upper Arlington as well. Doctor Mark Miely has been restoring teeth since 1983. Ongoing training is essential to…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish

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…
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…