posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more

posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more

posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read more

posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Our team at Merrick Dental Care recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released Read more

posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more

posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

the doctor and our team at Merrick Dental Care know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more

posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more

posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with: A headache Ringing in your ears or an earache Pain in Read more

posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Merrick Dental Care, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. Read more

posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more

posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more

posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

Our team at Merrick Dental Care will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as Read more

posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read more