If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Mark A. Miely DDS, we encounter many nervous dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended care. The…
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Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, truly should last a lifetime. But just because it’s super durable doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to take care of it. Here are some beneficial tips for keeping…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two vital habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
Dental Crowns At Mark A. Miely DDS In Upper Arlington
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
Protect Those Nooks And Crannies In Your Child’s Teeth
Doctor Mark Miely is dedicated to the prevention of tooth decay, which is the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. The Importance of Prevention Preventative dentistry – brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings with a dental hygienist – are vital for keeping your smile bright and free of tooth decay. There are some places,…
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When individuals seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of very durable porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new surface. It improves the…
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.…
Look Younger With A Smile Makeover
Welcome to the Mark A. Miely DDS dental blog! Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can totally transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Mark A. Miely DDS in Upper…
Wear A Crown In Columbus
Some Upper Arlington residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that…
