What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging pathway? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are doing great? If you picture a white, healthy smile or a…
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Mark A. Miely DDS dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky.…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Mark A. Miely DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used…
It’s Not About Vanity
Since 1983, Mark A. Miely DDS has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing Columbus and Upper Arlington patients through cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Many Upper Arlington people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues,…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental service at Mark A. Miely DDS. When my patients ask me about tooth restoration, I generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain…
Have Your Dessert!
Few people can abstain from sweets altogether. Eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque. This is great news for dessert…