Dr. Alan D Merta DDS
Dentist | General Practice
1301 E Los Ebanos Blvd Bldg. C Brownsville TX, 78520About
Dr. Alan Merta is a Dentist practicing in Brownsville, TX. Dr. Merta specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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