Mr Stephen Merrell

Dr. Stephen Merrell and his team invite you and your family to visit us for quality, affordable dental care. We provide personalized general, cosmetic, and restorative care for individuals and families across Monroe, Indian Trail, Marshville, NC, and the surrounding communities. We also provide emergency care for those who need quick and effective help. Whether you are a new or returning patient, you can always expect Dr. Merrell and his team to greet you with a smile and listen to your concerns with attention and compassion. Dr. Merrell aims to be your Dentist in Monroe, NC. With our broad range of services, Dr. Merrell can help you protect, restore, or enhance your smile in whatever way you need! Dr. Merrell and the dental team at Merrell Smiles of Monroe genuinely care about you and your health, and we strive to approach every patient with compassion, respect, and a willingness to listen. You can count on us to take the time to talk through your questions and concerns, and never to push treatment, but to give you the information you need to make the choice yourself. When it comes to our services, we strive to be competent and efficient. We rely on effective technology and tools to help make your treatment the best it can be. Dr. Merrell pays extreme attention to detail, relying not only on x-rays, but on precision magnification during exams to help him identify problems and provide precise, targeted treatments. We use high-quality materials to provide you with exceptional treatments. Our focus is on making your smile strong and healthy, with cosmetic benefits as a bonus result of the good work you receive. Dr. Stephen Merrell has years of experience placing and restoring dental crowns. He has been placing 3 crowns a day for 18 years! Dr. Merrell uses three types of zirconia, all-white dental crowns. Dr. Merrell does not use metal crowns. Dr. Merrell has been working with the same dental lab technician for 15 years. The technician is a Master Certified Dental Technician trained in the military who works exclusively with Dr. Merrell to place highly detailed, highly accurate crowns and implants for patients. Dr. Merrell believes that working with an expert technician is what sets his crowns apart from the competition and enables him to provide quality, well-fitting dental crowns to his patients. Dr. Merrell has the experience and expertise to handle your dental care needs, whether for yourself or your loved ones. Thanks to our broad range of services, the entire family can often get all of their treatments under one roof, and will only be referred out to specialists for especially complex cases. Dr. Merrell will check your family’s teeth and gums from time to time. This will help detect problems early and treat them before any major damage occurs. Dr. Merrell can also provide valuable advice to teach your children about dental care and set good examples for them to follow. Dr. Merrell can watch for signs of congenital dental abnormalities, such as extra teeth and missing teeth, immediately after your child’s teeth start erupting. Dr. Merrell is also trained to diagnose oral health problems that are common in children. He can help you catch common health issues, such as cavities caused by excess sugar or alignment problems from thumb-sucking or pacifier use. Dr. Merrell offers emergency treatment for a variety of sudden dental issues. Dr. Merrell can discuss mouth guards with you, including the option for getting a custom-made one that will be more comfortable and better protection. Dr. Merrell and his team take great care to keep your gums healthy, and when gingivitis or periodontitis does occur, we strive to ensure you get the gum disease treatment you need to enjoy a healthy smile once more. Dr. Merrell will assess your situation, and if surgery is the best treatment, we can refer you to a trusted specialist who will help ensure that your smile can be restored. Our team is passionate about helping you achieve your best smile and enjoy a positive dental experience.