The office could not have been kinder or more accommodating addressing my son's needs after he sustained an injury to his mouth in an accident. My son was very nervous and emotional having his teeth checked, and the staff was so supportive, comforting him throughout the appointment. They restored his confidence in his smile. read more

My 15 year old daughter has been here. Not a great experience there with staff. My wife and i go to Dr. Testa in Point. Much better experience with his office, and with him, overall. We are transferring both kids to Testa. read more

My 3 y old needed cavities filled. I wanted to pick a kind dentist who would administer laughing gas since my daughter is very sensitive and the nervous type. During the initial/cleaning visit she failed to tell me I wasn't allowed in the room for the next appointment while she filled them. The dentist did not meet with me after the work was completed and stormed in her office. My daughter wouldn't stop crying and seemed traumatized throughout that day. I called to confirm later that they gave her laughing gas and they said they didn't and tried to brush it off. How dare they fill the cavities not following the treatment plan that was discussed or even voluntary tell me after the appointment that they weren't able to give the laughing gas. My daughter now screams every time I try to brush her teeth "no don't hold me down" How disgusting!!! read more

As the child in this situation I'm extremely skeptical about the dentist now. When I went dr merkler she grabbed my face and moved it for me multiple times. She was very aggressive with her tools and I left in extreme pain. My little sister had the same experience. After reading these reviews I can see I'm not the only one who feels this way. We're both very nervous about the dentist now. read more

My son had a horrific experience there. My son is now very afraid of the dentist and dental care. She had a very irritated demeanor. I wish we had never visited this office. read more

Avoid Dr. Merkler in Manasquan! My four year old son went in to have fillings today. His teeth have very little to no enamel from severe reflux as a baby so he now needs multiple cavities filled.......Against my request they did not give my son nitrous for sedation as he is very afraid and jittery at the dentist after having a tooth pulled. He also has sensory processing disorder which makes it even more exaggerated for him.....They simply "forgot to mark his sensory processing disorder and my request for nitrous on his chart". Immediately after he goes back to the room he starts screaming and crying out in pain or fear.....I asked the receptionist three times to check on him because i felt he was not okay. She assured me he was fine that this is "normal" for the second visit. Finally after third time of me saying he is not okay the dental assistant came out and said he's moving around too much and they need to restrain him to finish....I asked what about the nitrous and she replied what nitrous? I said he was supposed to have the nitrous and she said no that's not on the chart. I said yes he's supposed to have that....she goes back again to check and the receptionist than tells me oh they tried to give it to him but he wouldn't take it? So now I'm not sure what's happening to my son.....but my child is still screaming out in terrible pain the entire time. Long story short I asked for the nitrous immediately to finish the fillings. They administered it and he was able to finish. We get home and my son now has broken capillaries all over his neck and shoulders from straining.....they were not there before. I immediately called the office and was told "oh that's normal from crying especially for fair skinned kids". News to me. I called my pediatrician and did a virtual call immediately in which he informed me that's absolutely not from crying it's from straining so much that the blood vessels under the skin broke. His first question was why was there no sedation? Now my son has injuries from his visit and he is traumatized. Upon me questioning the dentist, she had the nerve to take no responsibility upon her call to me, offered no apologies and was not concerned for my sons well being whatsoever. Her only excuse was to say that I should blame myself for him having cavities....never in my life would I allow a child to go into her office. read more

A warning after my friends experience here: Avoid Dr. Merkler in Manasquan! My four year old son went in to have fillings today. His teeth have very little to no enamel from severe reflux as a baby so he now needs multiple cavities filled.......Against my request they did not give my son nitrous for sedation as he is very afraid and jittery at the dentist after having a tooth pulled. He also has sensory processing disorder which makes it even more exaggerated for him.....They simply "forgot to mark his sensory processing disorder and my request for nitrous on his chart". Immediately after he goes back to the room he starts screaming and crying out in pain or fear.....I asked the receptionist three times to check on him because i felt he was not okay. She assured me he was fine that this is "normal" for the second visit. Finally after third time of me saying he is not okay the dental assistant came out and said he's moving around too much and they need to restrain him to finish....I asked what about the nitrous and she replied what nitrous? I said he was supposed to have the nitrous and she said no that's not on the chart. I said yes he's supposed to have that....she goes back again to check and the receptionist than tells me oh they tried to give it to him but he wouldn't take it? So now I'm not sure what's happening to my son.....but my child is still screaming out in terrible pain the entire time. Long story short I asked for the nitrous immediately to finish the fillings. They administered it and he was able to finish. We get home and my son now has broken capillaries all over his neck and shoulders from straining.....they were not there before. I immediately called the office and was told "oh that's normal from crying especially for fair skinned kids". News to me. I called my pediatrician and did a virtual call immediately in which he informed me that's absolutely not from crying it's from straining so much that the blood vessels under the skin broke. His first question was why was there no sedation? Now my son has injuries from his visit and he is traumatized. Upon me questioning the dentist, she had the nerve to take no responsibility upon her call to me, offered no apologies and was not concerned for my sons well being whatsoever. Her only excuse was to say that I should blame myself for him having cavities....never in my life would I allow a child to go into her office. read more

Stay away! Don't let this woman hear your kids. This woman has no business working with kids. She literally tried holding my son down in the chair after she dragged him in. My son was crying and SHE stormed out if the room like a bratty kid. It was surreal- like who the heck acted like that especially a doctor who claims to specialize in children. read more

My four children have been seeing Dr. Merkler for years. I have one child who is cavity prone and she works beautifully with him when he is scared. She doesn't over treat her patients by pushing unnecessary products or procedures. Two of my four have used the orthodontist in her office and their teeth look beautiful. The hygienists are outgoing, friendly and work well with the children. The office staff is accommodating with appointments. Dana, the office manager, is well organized and thorough. The environment is positive and extremely family friendly. I even see patients over 18 still using Dr. Merkler as their dentist because they love her and the office so much. read more

We couldn't be happier with Dr. Merkler and her amazing staff. Both doctor and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything went smooth for my 3 year old. So fortunate to have been referred to this office read more

Was not crazy about them, our first visit was ok, my son has a big fear of the dentist and he needed a filling, I wasn't aloud to be in the room with him and the office was not very friendly about letting me in the rom with him even though it says on their website that they do not recommend staying in the room but will allow if insisted.. And when I said that to the girl she said oh well we will have to change that.. So not a great experience.. But when is it ever listening to ur kid screaming from another room u rnt allowed in! read more

We are so happy with our new dentist. My children were at another practice and I thought it was good until she no longer participated with the insurance plan and had to look for a new office. This was a true silver lining! Not only do they take our insurance but this was the best dental visit my kids have had. They are excited to go back! Right from the start the receptionist was welcoming and each nurse was very professional and gave my children brushing tips. One of my kids had a cavity and we went for a second visit and she did not even know she got a shot. She said they put a spray and her tooth fell asleep. Can I come here?? read more

This is THE children's dentist to bring your kids. After spending thousands at another office and having most of the fillings fall out, we found Dr. Merkler. She was really sensitive to my daughters past experience and literally held her hand through our first visit. My daughter looks forward to her check ups and is excited to go. So happy we found Dr. Merkler! read more

I love this office. My three girls have been coming here for about a decade and we have always been treated with the most professional, kind and gentle care. Highly recommend!! read more