General dentistry

Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington twice a year. Your dental…

Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do.” At Mark A. Miely DDS, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty objects on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental…

At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, we place a lot of importance on the dental health of each and every one of our patients. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important…

Many of our patients at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are…

This message from Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio is about tooth enamel. Though it’s thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth…

At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio, we always remind our patients to floss at least once a day. Right before bed is the best time, but if you are too tired, we want to give you a few ideas for other times. The most important thing is that you floss regularly. If…

Nervous about an upcoming dental procedure? The team at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio has 6 ways you can prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Mark A. Miely is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax…

Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: things like refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or make a dental appointment with Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe…

At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington Ohio, we constantly remind our patients to brush and floss their teeth. And most of our patients take that advice to heart. But what are you supposed to do in the middle of the day? You’re out and about, and your usual stuff – that favorite toothpaste,…