A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too urgent to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for…
Dental health
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Columbus dental patients. As your Doctor, I’m dedicated to helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in Columbus knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Columbus dental practice are also necessary for…
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…
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study evaluated oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the…
Professional Teeth Whitening In Upper Arlington
A brilliant smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine exacerbate the staining. Most people are aware…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
Today’s message is for smart kids who want to make flossing a habit. Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Mark A. Miely DDS, on the web at https://www.markamielydds.com. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can remind me that this…
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Columbus area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you find…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Mark A. Miely DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you convey it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, determines the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is a minor participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Mark A. Miely DDS, we don’t do things that way. You…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While inadequate oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…
