Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen…
Dental implants
Just Chill
Many patients have discovered the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sleep dentistry). There are three main varieties of sedation options available in the Columbus area: Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is a perfect sedative. It begins…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Hello friends of Mark A. Miely DDS! In today’s post, we will talk about jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain healthy and strong, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone…
Your Smile Doesn’t Have To Show Your Age
As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most Upper Arlington retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems. Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years! Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear such as enamel loss, staining, and chips, it is not…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Providing exceptional dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along…
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich…
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington for semiannual dental checkups and cleanings can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times. But you may benefit in ways you never anticipated. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have…
Watch Out For Hidden Sugar
Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for kids. (It’s not good for adult teeth, either.) Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high-calorie content, many parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. Obviously, there is a lot of sugar in bubble gum, lollipops, and…
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…
What If My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?
‘Knocked’ is a relatively benign word for an accident so violent it dislodges a tooth. Ouch! We hope this never happens to you. But… if it does, here is what you should do. 1. Find the Tooth If you’re in panic mode, ask for help. When you find the tooth, handle it carefully. Keep it…
