If you are affected by a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. Mark A. Miely DDS TMD treatment has helped countless patients manage their condition. The temporomandibular or jaw joint connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. TMD is often associated with…
Dental implants
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Preparing to pay for essential dental work can be a daunting undertaking. The good news is that the rate may be far less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing the price of a dental crown for molars versus the price of a…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many individuals with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s challenging to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to speak with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten a killer deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of nonstop repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new auto would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a clunker. The same is true…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging pathway? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are doing great? If you picture a white, healthy smile or a…
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Mark A. Miely DDS dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky.…
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…
It’s Not About Vanity
Since 1983, Mark A. Miely DDS has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing Columbus and Upper Arlington patients through cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Many Upper Arlington people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues,…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental service at Mark A. Miely DDS. When my patients ask me about tooth restoration, I generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain…
