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Best Dentists in Merrick, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Merrick: Evenly Orthodontics Merrick, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 16

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Gary Morganstern, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #16 of 34.

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34 Merrick clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 15 are open Saturdays and 12 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Merrick at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Merrick at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Evenly Orthodontics Merrick73Overall, Implants
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 dentists in Merrick, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Merrick

    #1 Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

    1955 Merrick Rd Suite 206, Merrick, NY 11566

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

    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

  23. #23 Newman Andrew DDS

    1955 Merrick Rd #206, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 9 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Newman Andrew DDSFull profile(516) 377-7727

  24. #24 Garfield & Kramer & D'abundo

    2116 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

    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 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

    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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Best dentists in Merrick by need

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Best for emergency in Merrick

No Merrick clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Merrick

No Merrick clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Merrick

1

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

Highest-ranked of 34 Merrick clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Merrick Dental Arts (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Merrick →

Best for invisalign & braces in Merrick

1

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

Highest-ranked of 31 Merrick clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Merrick Dental Arts (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Merrick →

Best for root canal in Merrick

1

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

Highest-ranked of 31 Merrick clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Merrick Dental Arts (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Merrick →

Best for cosmetic in Merrick

1

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

Highest-ranked of 34 Merrick clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Merrick Dental Arts (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Merrick →

Best for dentures & seniors in Merrick

1

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

Highest-ranked of 31 Merrick clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Merrick Dental Arts (#2 overall)

Dentures in Merrick →

Best for budget & insurance in Merrick

No Merrick clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Merrick?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Merrick?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$145–$435DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Cleaning$109–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Emergency Care$145–$725DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Root Canal$1,015–$2,030DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Tooth Extraction$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Wisdom Teeth Removal$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Implants$2,175–$8,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Invisalign$5,075–$10,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Braces$4,350–$10,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Crowns$1,160–$2,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dentures$1,450–$4,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Veneers$1,305–$3,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Whitening$290–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Bonding$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Fillings$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Dentistry$725–$7,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Full Restoration$21,750–$72,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York

Emergency and weekend dentists in Merrick

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Merrick dentists

We scored 34 Merrick clinics 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

Dentists in Merrick: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Merrick?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Merrick, NY is Evenly Orthodontics Merrick (DR Score 73/100). Merrick Dental Arts (#2) and Aldo J. Perrino, D.D.S. General And Cosmetic Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 34 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Merrick are open on Saturday?

15 of 34 Merrick dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Gary Morganstern (until 1 PM), Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMD (until 2 PM) and Polished Dental Care (until 1 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Merrick?

No Merrick clinic lists emergency care, but 12 are open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Gary Morganstern (#16) and Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMD (#17). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Merrick?

A dental cleaning in Merrick typically costs $109–$290 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Merrick?

DentistsRanked lists 34 dental clinics in Merrick, NY, and 34 are ranked by DR Score. 15 post Saturday hours and 12 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 34 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Merrick

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

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