Don’t Ignore Your Dental Health Becasue of Dental Anxiety

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If you have claustrophobia, you pass on cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid skydiving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is…

How Bright Can You Shine?

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Hello! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most individuals notice their teeth dull as the years go by. But foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. OTC tooth-whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpaste may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly brilliant smile, see Mark Miely! If you have dental veneers,…

Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Upper Arlington Tobacco Chewers

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Cigarette sales at most Upper Arlington stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is…

No Cavities? Thank Your Parents.

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At Mark A. Miely DDS, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary…