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…
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Upper Arlington Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Upper Arlington dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Lighten Your Smile Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of…
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…
Implant Dentures: Fixed or Removable?
Now denture wearers have a better option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t impair speaking ability Strong and durable Implants prevent bone…
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…
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
There are numerous misconceptions about conscious sedation. Let’s set the record straight about an important dental service. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some anxious dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. At Mark A. Miely DDS, we offer different levels of…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Today we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also assists in the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components of saliva. 1. Water. No surprise…
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…
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…
