Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s consider why this is essential. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prevents the build-up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the…
General dentistry
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two vital habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Providing quality dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more useful 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…
Gently Now – Protect Your Gums When You Brush
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only issue with that is many men and women brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth…
Protect Those Nooks And Crannies In Your Child’s Teeth
Doctor Mark Miely is dedicated to the prevention of tooth decay, which is the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. The Importance of Prevention Preventative dentistry – brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings with a dental hygienist – are vital for keeping your smile bright and free of tooth decay. There are some places,…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an important job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum…
Why You Need A Local Upper Arlington Urgent Care Dentist
Our practice, Mark A. Miely DDS, offers urgent dental care, general dentistry, and many cosmetic dental services. If you have a dental emergency, give us a call at 614-451-2100. A Dentist Close to Home is Best If you live in the Upper Arlington area, it’s a good idea to be familiar with an urgent care…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Your enamel is uniquely suited to guard your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental maladies. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of tooth stains. It’s best to form enamel-healthy habits when you’re young. Teach your…
Remake Your Smile With Bonding And Shaping
Your Upper Arlington dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping. I’m Doctor Mark Miely, an experienced Upper Arlington dentist, and today on my dental blog I want to explain a little more about these relatively conservative cosmetic dentistry procedures that can improve your smile without major remodeling. Bonding can…
Helping Nervous Kids At Mark A. Miely DDS
Dental anxiety and the more severe dental phobia influence many Upper Arlington children. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. Are there any long-term effects of dental anxiety? The most dangerous consequence is when a patient delays dental care until a pain becomes excruciating. At this point, the trouble is usually extremely…
