What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, recurring delays in breathing…
Restorative Dentistry
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral issues. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not correct.…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face or…
CEREC and E4D One Visit Dental Crowns
If you’re like most individuals in Upper Arlington, you appreciate convenience in every aspect of life. In other words, straightforward processes with minimal disruption to your schedule. Multiple Appointments Can Be a Hassle When it comes to medical or dental services, convenience means the fewest visits possible. Hopefully, only one visit. Let’s explore dental crowns,…
Less Is More At Mark A. Miely DDS In Upper Arlington
There are compelling new developments in Ohio dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Doctor Mark Miely and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and innovative…
Learn How You Can Change Your Life By Transforming Your Smile
Many dental patients have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing restorative or cosmetic dentistry at Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper Arlington. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people dramatically improve their smile and overall self-esteem. We Offer The Latest Tooth Restoration Techniques We offer the latest tooth restoration procedures to correct dental…
What Does Your Upper Arlington Dentist Need To Know?
For optimal dental health, all Upper Arlington, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for consistent cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also vital that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about…
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Hello Upper Arlington friends of Mark A. Miely DDS! Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause cavities – the common cold of oral health. At Mark A. Miely DDS, we have been filling cavities for…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live at a time where there is a permanent technologically-advanced replacement for missing teeth: the amazing…
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…
