• posted: Aug. 13, 2025

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2025

If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Dental Center Of Merrifeld wants Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2025

Your opinions matter to the doctor and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2025

Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2025

At Dental Center Of Merrifeld, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit or Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2025

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2025

Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2025

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2025

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2025

Our pets are a valued part of the family, but dogs and cats are not regularly known for their minty-fresh breath. Did you know that bad breath can be a Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2025

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read More

• posted: May 28, 2025

A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read More

• posted: May 21, 2025

Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth Read More

• posted: May 14, 2025

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read More

• posted: May 07, 2025

In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2025

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read More