posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Millions of people, around HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more

posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

Capturing the Moment At Joshua C. Merrell, DDS, PLLC we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important Read more

posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

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

posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

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

posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina office, there is one family member that Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Joshua C. Merrell, DDS, PLLC included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

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

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more