Hi. I’m Doctor Mark Miely. When my patients get mouth sores, I advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you won’t have to…
Gum disease
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Mark A. Miely DDS we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from biannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some vital news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a principal cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is connected to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is discovered in the early stages. What warning signs…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, Columbus!
These days Columbus residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at Mark…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could influence your smiles, such as tooth decay, gingivitis…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us periodically skip this required habit. Studies show that around 68% of people report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they really never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and lead to costly dental work in…
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?
You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s discuss other oral problems linked to COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A group of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Hi! I’m Doctor Mark Miely, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Upper Arlington dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Upper Arlington diabetes patients with high blood glucose often…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
