Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face or…
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Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?

Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Grandview Heights, Hilliard, and Dublin dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash say they can beautify your teeth, it’s natural to consider changing your…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

What is the recovery time for a tooth implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some variables that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction needed? Will I need to have a bone graft (and/or…
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Mark A. Miely DDS

Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s explore some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, beautiful smile. In today’s post, we will review three cutting-edge cosmetic dental treatments: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental implants. White Fillings…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing

After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could influence your smiles, such as tooth decay, gingivitis…
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?

Many Upper Arlington dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they elect composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched exactly to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in conventional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces

With porcelain veneers, you can upgrade your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a first-rate match for natural tooth…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?

No. Permanent dental implants have been placed in millions of men and women. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or chipped, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Doctor Miely at Mark…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?

Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a…