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Best General Dentists in Merrick, NY (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Evenly Orthodontics Merrick, ranked #1 of 34 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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34 Merrick clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 15 open Saturdays and 12 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Merrick at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Merrick at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Evenly Orthodontics Merrick73
2Merrick Dental Arts73
3Aldo J. Perrino, D.D.S. General And Cosmetic Dentistry67
4Collins Angela DDS67
5Dr. David Sukoff67
6Dr. James M. Hensley, DDS67
7Dr. Louis J. Guzman, DMD67
8Dr. Michael Shaffer67
9Dr. Richard Ciccone67
10Dr. Steven D'abundo67

The 34 best general dentistry dentists in Merrick, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Merrick

    #1 Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

    1955 Merrick Rd Suite 206, Merrick, NY 11566

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Merrick on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Evenly Orthodontics MerrickFull profile(800) 500-0493
    In their words

    Evenly Orthodontics, the Invisalign Expert, is the nations's leading provider of Invisalign teeth straightening. Call or visit the site today to book your free consultation at our Merrick location and see how quickly you could have the smile you always wanted, all backed by the Evenly Guarantee. Come see why people love Evenly.

    From Evenly Orthodontics Merrick's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Dr. Gary Morganstern

    2559 Linden Ln, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Gary MorgansternFull profile(516) 868-0200

  17. #17 Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMD

    1785 Merrick Ave N, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMDFull profile(516) 378-1551

  18. #18 Polished Dental Care

    31 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Polished Dental CareFull profile(516) 344-5353

  19. #19 Dental Laser Care Associates

    56 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Laser Care AssociatesFull profile(516) 378-7222
    In their words

    A brilliant smile starts from the inside out, which is why it’s never too late to start taking better care of your teeth with using either laser dentistry or cosmetic dentistry.

    From Dental Laser Care Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Perrino Family Dentistry

    1808 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Perrino Family DentistryFull profile(516) 378-7070
    In their words

    You’ll be amazed at how enjoyable a trip to the dentist can be! Our family owned dental practice is committed to providing the highest quality dental treatment. Our comfortable and caring environment is perfect for family members of all ages. We offer a wide variety of services, including implants, Invisalign, veneers, Botox and oral sleep apnea appliances as well as routine and cosmetic dental care. We value your time and pride ourselves on punctuality with minimal time in…

    From Perrino Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Concetta Mangiaracina, DDS, PLLC

    1955 Merrick Rd Suite 101, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Concetta Mangiaracina, DDS, PLLCFull profile(516) 665-2388

  22. #22 Dr. Yanina Krayevsky, DDS

    31 Merrick Ave Suite 140, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Yanina Krayevsky, DDSFull profile(516) 889-8600

  24. #24 Garfield & Kramer & D'abundo

    2116 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Garfield & Kramer & D'abundoFull profile(516) 546-1444

  25. #25 Merrick Dental Care

    1846 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Merrick: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Merrick Dental CareFull profile(516) 378-1725

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Khan Orthodontic Group -- Merrick Office47Sat
27MERRICK ORAL SURGERY47Sat
28Merrick Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. Rania Elbaz47Sat
29Progressive Dentistry, Steven M. Levy, DMD47Evenings
30Root Canal Dentist Seaford | Dental Office Seaford47Evenings
31Ciccone Orthodontics47Sat
32Michael Brody DDS37Evenings · Sat
33Dr. Keith B. Annapolen34
34KIDDSMILES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY14

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Merrick?

Typical ranges in USD for Merrick, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Merrick?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$80–$240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$240–$560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

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What to expect from general dentistry

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Merrick general dentistry dentists

We scored 34 Merrick clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Merrick data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

General dentistry in Merrick: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Merrick?

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick ranks #1 of 34 Merrick clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Merrick Dental Arts ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Merrick, NY?

General dentistry in Merrick typically costs $145–$435 USD. By type: checkup exam $80–$240; exam, cleaning and x-rays $240–$560. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Merrick general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 34 Merrick clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dr. Gary Morganstern, Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMD and Polished Dental Care. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Merrick?

34 Merrick clinics list general dentistry in our data. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Merrick

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 34 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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