Many Columbus pediatric and general dentists offer sealants to their patients. Sealants can protect kids’ teeth from decay. The benefits overwhelmingly outweigh the very few risks. Two years after placement, dental sealants prevent over 80% of cavities in the permanent molars, in which nine in 10 cavities occur. Centers for Disease Control Q. What are dental…
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Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?
You’ve probably come across dental implant hype. ‘Dental implants are as good as natural teeth!’ ‘Tooth implants can anchor dentures so they don’t slip around!’ ‘Dental implants are far superior to dental bridges!’ Those are bold claims. However, people with tooth implants understand that they aren’t exaggerations. A dental implant is the strongest natural-looking restoration…
A Teenage Smile Without The Metal
Many Upper Arlington adults want to look younger by straightening their teeth but having a mouthful of obtrusive teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. If you are not satisfied with your misaligned teeth, you may be interested to hear about the new, discrete straightening methods now available for people of…
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a a permanent dental implant? There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant placement in one procedure. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and tooth implant placement. 1. You preserve healthy bone As soon as a tooth is extracted, the bone begins…
We’ll Fix Your Cracked Tooth. Prevent the Next One.
You’re munching popcorn at the movies and bite down on an unpopped kernal. You hear a noise that makes your toes curl. Crack! You’ve cracked a tooth. Nobody wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth. Mark A. Miely DDS is here after hours and on weekends to repair a chipped or cracked tooth.…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the Columbus area think of diet and oral health, they commonly think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these detrimental sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the problem. The typical…
Wisdom Teeth Extraction At Mark A. Miely DDS
For the 65% of adults who detect wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, it is generally recommended to get a removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. Their awkward positioning can increase the risk of cavities and gum disease. Wisdom teeth are also difficult to clean, especially if they do not…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists, including Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington, use dental crowns in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a…
