Merion Village Dental Blog

Sleep apnea can wreak havoc on your quality of life – not only does it leave you exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, but if left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious, long-term health problems. Your doctor’s solution to the problem might involve loud, bulky machines, or possibly even surgery. But depending on your…
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If you’ve never had a sensitive tooth, it might sound like just a minor inconvenience. But sensitive teeth can be a constant irritation, and keep you from enjoying many of your favorite foods and beverages. Sensitive teeth can make you think twice about food and drink that’s particularly hot or cold, or that comes with…
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If you’ve ever tried to coax a headstrong child into brushing before the morning school bus shows up, you know what a challenge it can be to make sure their teeth stay healthy. Not every child understands or accepts the importance of good dental hygiene, and working parents can’t stand over their shoulders every single…
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This year has flown right by, and 2017 is right around the corner. And in the bustle of election season and the holidays, you may have forgotten to get that last dental appointment of the year on the books. With the new year approaching, you’re probably wondering how the new calendar will affect your dental…
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“All Ohio children deserve warmth.” That’s the motto of Coats 4 Children, a local charity that provides warm winter jackets to central Ohio children. Merion Village Dental has been a proud supporter of Coats 4 Children for several years and – as the weather turns colder – would like to help spread further awareness of…
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A missing or damaged tooth can be a major problem to handle. Along with the complications to eating and oral health, a missing tooth can strike a blow to your self-confidence. But, there’s good news—a permanent solution is readily available. Dental implants have been a reliable solution for replacing teeth for decades, and our team…
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No teen looks forward to the thought of getting braces. But like many other dental techniques and technology, the method and materials used in traditional braces have improved by leaps and bounds over the years. In place of the clunky headgear of just a few decades’ past, today’s traditional braces are sleek, comfortable, and more…
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One of our central priorities is staying on the leading edge of dental technology. Advances in dental equipment and techniques have been achieved at an amazing pace in just the past decade. Staying current on these advances means we can provide the best care possible, in a comfortable and effective way. This not only gets…
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With warm weather already here and summer activities just around the corner, you want your smile looking its best. Spring is a great time to look into teeth whitening options and how they can add brightness to your smile. If you haven’t tried teeth whitening before, you may have a few questions. Here’s what you…
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While you may have hesitated to undergo teeth straightening in the past because of discomfort, cost or lengthy procedures, we are here to tell you that times have changed. Technology continues to improve at an amazing rate, and dental technology is no exception. New options exist to improve smiles through teeth straightening that are greatly…
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