At Mark A. Miely DDS, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide an excellent standard of care. Today’s post focuses on the role of a dental assistant. Dental Assistants Play An Important Role at Our Practice You most likely think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my…
Restorative Dentistry
Implant-Anchored Dentures May Be More Affordable
Cost is always a factor when considering tooth restoration options. Are you missing some teeth? Considering Dentures? You’ve probably considered dentures. Partial or full dentures can fill in the gaps in your smile. Know Your Restoration Options Before you get dentures, consider dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth restoration that is anchored…
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth dilemmas! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape,…
Think Twice Before Using Mail-Order Aligners
We get it. It sounds simple. It sounds reasonably priced. It sounds convenient. You order a kit online. It is delivered to your door. You take an impression of your teeth in the comfort of your home. Or you stop by the clinic and have the impression taken. The company sends you clear aligners to…
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Primary teeth are critical. Your child needs them to speak. Your youngster needs them to eat. A healthy smile improves self-confidence for everyone—young and old. Plus, those little teeth maintain space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. When young children lose their baby teeth a long time before their permanent…
FAQ: Children’s Dental Sealants
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…
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.…
