posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Merrick Dental Care included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of the doctor suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Merrick Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more

posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more

posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more

posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Merrick Dental Care will tell you that keeping Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

Mouthwash is important for more than just keeping your breath fresh and smelling great. Combined with other forms of dental hygiene, it can help prevent plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and other Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Merrick Dental Care for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked Read more

posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Merrick Dental Care, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their Read more

posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more

posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might Read more