Merion Village Dental Blog

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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Did you know that about 70% of Americans between the ages of 35-44 have at least one missing tooth? With that in mind, there is nothing to be ashamed about when it comes to having a missing tooth or two. You should, however, take actions to replace your missing teeth to prevent further oral complications….
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With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us, the remaining winter months are a great time to catch up on things you may have put off until the last minute. With that in mind, one of the first things you should do is schedule your dental appointment. February can be a dreary month,…
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