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A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Merritt Family Dental LLC we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read more
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Been a While? Come See Us!
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Merritt Family Dental LLC is a judgement-free Read more
Dental X-Ray Safety
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read more
Lip Service
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Why Regular Trips To Your Dentist Are Important
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

How regular dental visits to your dentists in Stamford, CT, can protect your smile Have you been putting off going to see your dentist? If so, you are putting the health Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
Veneers FAQs
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

Veneers from your dentist in Stamford, CT, can give you an outstanding smile. Dental veneers are a great way to achieve a beautiful smile, and they have become one of the Read more
Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more