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…
Dental anxiety
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…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Mark A. Miely DDS, too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to protect themselves when they participate…
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile
Are you interested in getting a permanent tooth implant but have dental anxiety? Perhaps “anxiety” is putting it mildly. You may be downright terrified. Don’t give up just yet. Hear us out. Placing a dental implant is a type of oral surgery. When patients hear the word “surgery” they sometimes imagine something that is far…
Patient Education Is A Priority At Mark A. Miely DDS
At Mark A. Miely DDS, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we take…
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At Mark A. Miely DDS
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden shot of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
How Often Should I Schedule Dental Checkups?
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Mark A. Miely DDS Mark Miely, DDS, of Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington is…
Help Me, I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!
If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Mark A. Miely DDS, we encounter many nervous dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended care. The…
If My Child Doesn’t Have Crooked Teeth, Do They Still Need An Orthodontic Exam?
If my child doesn’t appear to have crooked teeth, should I still have them evaluated by an orthodontist? Yes. Even if you don’t see any signs that your child will need braces. It’s crucial to have an exam and X-rays to know exactly how tooth development is progressing. When should a child be examined by…
Helping Nervous Kids At Mark A. Miely DDS
Dental anxiety and the more severe dental phobia influence many Upper Arlington children. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. Are there any long-term effects of dental anxiety? The most dangerous consequence is when a patient delays dental care until a pain becomes excruciating. At this point, the trouble is usually extremely…