Macarena Planken, DDS, PC

Wantagh’s dental scene has a quiet anchor on Merrick Road. Macarena Planken, DDS, PC sits at 3401 Merrick Rd # 2, a low-slung suite in a strip that feels more neighborhood than highway.

Routine cleanings, fillings, and crowns share the schedule with urgent care—chipped teeth or sudden pain can usually be seen the same day. X-rays and simple extractions are handled in-house; anything more complex is referred to specialists after the initial exam. The office also keeps space for pediatric visits, so parents can book siblings back-to-back without shuffling between locations.

Most mornings start at 8:30, and the last appointment wraps by 5:00. Evening slots open up once a week, though they fill quickly—calling ahead is the surest way to lock in a time. (516) 679-9444 rings directly to the front desk, where someone picks up between 9 and 4 on weekdays.

Directions are straightforward: look for the red awning just east of the Wantagh Public Library. A quick tap on the map pulls up real-time traffic and transit options.