4.9
101 Reviews

Martin Nieves

May 09, 2023

I’m so happy with the results of my surgery and would like to thank everyone for their help.Job well done!

— Thanks for the five-star review, Martin! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Cheryl Stack

May 05, 2023

Such a professional group!! The best dentist ever!! Emily and Rebecca are the best hygentist ever!!

— Thank you for the 5-star review, Cheryl! We are so glad you are happy with your experience with us! We take great pride in providing the very best in care for our patients.

Connie Hammond

Apr 07, 2023

Everyone was friendly and pleasant, I got exrays and cleaning and it was a very pleasant Appt.

— Thanks for making us smile! We appreciate such a great review!

Shelly Mcfadden

Apr 06, 2023

I have pure anxiety about the dentist in general but my experience at merit dental was exceptional. This dentist is amazing at calming and he walks you through every step of the process. Fantastic! The front desk gals are also top notch. ?? and 5 stars!!

— Hi Shelly, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

R

Mar 22, 2023

The staff is wonderful. Anytime there has been an issue with my teeth, they get me in asap.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Sarah Crabtree

Mar 21, 2023

Love Merit Dental in Lorain! Absolutely amazing experience, awesome staff and great at what they do! They do offer some later hours so I don't have to miss work to be seen, which is a HUGE plus! I am a new patient but I've already been there twice and I have to say I am definitely impressed! Highly recommend! Glad to have my smile in their hands!

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Sarah. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Jose Reyes

Mar 09, 2023

— Thanks for the five-star review, Jose! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Kathy Bansek (Kathy)

Feb 28, 2023

Rebecca is the best Hygienist. New doctor, Dan is friendly and does great work so it's hard for me to criticize the staff. However, Merit's billing is shady and I feel like I was robbed. They adjust their fees depending on the insurance you provide them. Just call them and ask what they charge for a crown. I'm not talking about my portion of what's owed, I mean the FEE for service is adjusted. I have a pre-treatment estimate that lists the fee for a crown at $1,074 and another that lists the fee as $1720. A 62% difference! We'll all pay different amounts because of in network, out of network, no insurance, etc. but the initial FEE CHARGED for the service should be the same for everyone then let insurance figure out what they're paying.

— Hi Kathy, Thank you for your valuable feedback. Our team may reach out to you for more information so we can further improve our services and your experience. If you'd like to reach out to us, please contact us directly at lorain@meritdental.com.

Sharon Stager

Feb 28, 2023

My hygienist Rebecca is the best.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

Dale Beetler

Feb 28, 2023

Very pleased with the service and cleaning, Rebecca was very professional and throughly..Doc Haghighi was very kind and answered all my questions.. all the staff was very friendly…I will continue to schedule appointments with Merit

Kyle Mullis

Feb 02, 2023

Amazing! Merit Dental Lorain, Ohio is the best. They are so helpful and compassionate. Everyone working there from the front desk to the hygienists and doctors treated me so well and went far above and beyond to help me with every aspect of the process. I highly recommend them and won't let anyone else handle my dental care. Absolutely love them!

— Thank you for the kind words Kyle. I'm going to share with the whole team. We love hearing from our happy customers!

great grandma W

Jan 28, 2023

I appreciate a kind dental hygienist. She is knowledgeable and capable , I highly recommend them. They have done right by my dental care.

Richard Brown

Jan 12, 2023

— Hello Richard! Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it!

Thomas Szychowicz

Dec 29, 2022

Broke a tooth not fun the office got me in same day I called and solved the problem. Everybody was accommodating Thank you

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Thomas. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Steve Mannon

Dec 09, 2022

This was my first visit. I was extremely pleased with the friendliness of the staff. The dentist was friendly and easy to talk to. Everything was explained very well and questions were answered. Billing explained insurance to me and was very thorough in explaining costs. Will return.

— Hi Steve, we love hearing feedback like this from our patients. Thanks again for choosing us!

Abena Boakye

Dec 08, 2022

Great experience with the new Dentist, he was warm and knowledgeable.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Tommy Miller

Dec 08, 2022

— Thanks for the five-star review, Tommy! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Lisa Conley

Oct 12, 2022

The ladies here (and the dentist) were so kind and efficient! My mom has dementia but they treated her extra nice and got us in and out. Above and beyond, thanks again!

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Lisa. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Kathleen Varju

Sep 29, 2022

Rebecca always makes me comfortable. She is friendly and professional at the same time.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

Todd Craig

Sep 21, 2022

— Hi, Todd! Thanks for taking the time to rate us 5-stars.

Bart Hamrick

Sep 16, 2022

Excellent!!! Best experience ever!!! Everyone is polite, courteous and made the visit wonderful!!!!!

— Thank you for the kind words Bart. I'm going to share with the whole team. We love hearing from our happy customers!

m655321

Aug 26, 2022

— M655321, thanks for your 5-star review!

Maria Cooperwood

Aug 03, 2022

First time going there today and I am very impressed and happy. Such friendly staff and very caring. You can tell they care about their patients. Very informative too which I love. I never had such great service at a dentist office. I am glad I went.

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Maria. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Jimmy Senquiz

Jul 13, 2022

Professional and caring.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

christopher santiago

Jun 29, 2022

I had very poor experiences with dentist in the past. Merit Dental completely changed my views on dentistry. Would strongly recommend.

— Hi Christopher, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Sarah Beplay

Jun 28, 2022

Highly recommend Merit Dental. Each experience I’ve had has been a positive one. Dr. Sylva did an excellent job on my fillings???

— Hi, Sarah! Thank you so much for taking a few moments to let us know how we are doing. Reading your review reminded us why we do what we do. It was truly a pleasure to serve you.

Amy Rumer

Jun 18, 2022

Very nice staff!!!

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Kayla Smith

May 20, 2022

Absolutely amazing practice! I fly from California to come here.

— Hi Kayla, we love hearing feedback like this from our patients. Thanks again for choosing us!

Samantha Zolnai

Apr 15, 2022

We have had Dr. Kyle Radin, for my daughter's, fillings twice and his done a great job. Makes her feel comfortable and takes his time. Definitely would recommend. So happy we have found Merit Dental. Will continue to support this business.

— Hi Samantha, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Judy Maldonado

Mar 16, 2022

— Thanks for making us smile! We appreciate such a great review!

L Wagner

Mar 03, 2022

Would not recommend going here. This place is nothing like it was when Dr. Marcucci was the dentist. He knew you and did not push for procedures that were unnecessary. They refused to re-glue a crown. The crown was not broken and the tooth in question was not causing any pain. Instead they suggested a $3000 or $6000 procedure They are all about money not about customer service.

— Hi L, Thank you for your feedback. We'd like to improve and make your next visit an exceptional one. If you'd like to provide us any additional details, please contact us directly at lorain@meritdental.com.

Arline Sklarek

Mar 02, 2022

— Hi Arline, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Jordan Morell

Feb 28, 2022

Amazing staff, super friendly and genuinely care for you. Dr. Shaughnessy is hands down the best! I no longer dread going to the dentist and being in pain. If you have anxiety from a bad experience like me, they truly understand and take all concerns seriously. Also, the hygienist Rebecca is beyond friendly and very gentle while cleaning. I will never go to another dentist!

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Jordan. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Kathy Garver

Feb 02, 2022

— Thank you for the review Kathy, you've really made us smile!

Tom Catanzarite

Jan 25, 2022

Procrastinated too long making excuses not to go to the dentist but with a broken front tooth I was forced. Like most people I dreaded getting nummed up and drilled but I was pleasantly surprised at how dentistry has changed in just the few years I boycotted it. Got a new crown and the dentist and assistant could not of been friendlier and efficient. I actually look forward to my next visit. I highly recommend Merit Dental in Lorain.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Familia Santana

Jan 20, 2022

They do a great job and they do everything with care. I love this place.

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Familia. We are happy to hear your kind words.

David Anzick

Jan 01, 2022

Katherine Klekota

Dec 30, 2021

Wonderful, professional and caring staff -clean and quite affordable.

Jose Velez

Dec 30, 2021

Ashley Twining

Dec 21, 2021

Astraia Erato

Dec 16, 2021

vicki felder

Nov 19, 2021

EVP Mediums

Nov 10, 2021

Wonderful experience. Very professional and caring.

sherryl brown

Oct 21, 2021

David Gillespie

Oct 20, 2021

Myrna Santiago

Oct 19, 2021

Mary Diaz-Albertini

Oct 05, 2021

Went to Merit Dental for the first time and l was very pleased everyone was very friendly and very helpful. The hygienist (Rebecca) was great she is so sweet she explains everything so clearly. And the dentist himself was very nice and friendly. It was a good experience and l don’t like to go to the dentist. But for sure l will go back to Merit Dental.

Marc Vrbancic

Oct 01, 2021

Beth Petrey

Sep 30, 2021

Definitely a 10. Excellent, professional staff. Would highly recommend!

Sandra Oswalt

Sep 30, 2021

The people are nice and easy to deal with. They have your comfort in mind. I really like my hygienist. Becca is the best in town!

Scott Skeens

Sep 16, 2021

Rebecca always does an incredible job; and the genuineness of her care and professional manners is A+. Dr. Shaughnessy makes you feel at ease and comfortable. I recently had a wisdom tooth pulled; and he coached me through every process with ease. It was finished before I knew it. Merit dental office are caring, kind, and true professionals in the dental field. Great job and awesome staff!

Marc Fairbanks

Sep 14, 2021

Patrick Dowdell

Aug 19, 2021

Tyrone Cash

Aug 18, 2021

Excellent care. I came in here to get my 14 k white golds on my fangs in my mouth and they were so cool about it. No judgement. Nothing but "we do these crowns all the time. We can't wait to get started." What a blessing from the front desk clerk's to Tanya the dental assistant to the actual doctor himself. I highly recommend them. I'm well pleased ? shinin : ) ?

Rafal Krzysik

Aug 14, 2021

Dennis Voytko

Aug 05, 2021

I was looking for a new dentist. I love this place. I have dental phobia and the entire experience was very relaxing. The office staff was very professional and the doctor addressed my issues and made me feel confident I will get the results I am looking for. I have finely found a dental practice to go to the rest of my life.

Dena Kotz

Aug 04, 2021

Rebecca has the most gentle touch when doing a cleaning & everyone is extremely professional. Great team and very nice!

Jose Reyes

Jul 07, 2021

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Jun 27, 2021

Ruben Lopez

Jun 17, 2021

Carter Muniz

Jun 15, 2021

Phenomenal staff! Welcoming and incredibly friendly. They get down to business and made me feel really confident going into my dental procedure.

connie hammond

Jun 09, 2021

I have been going to this Dentist office for over 20 yrs. Always friendly and reasonable ! The hygienist is the best,when she was out for awhile I sure did miss her, I waited till she came back to work ! The front desk workers are up to date with Insurance and help you with paper work and let you know what insurance will pay and your copay ! Very helpful !

Rachel Sustersic

Jun 07, 2021

Merit Dental called me last week for me to reschedule my appointment which was fine with me. I'm getting married at the end of this month and I had my appointment set up for before I get married. I spoke with Steve over the phone in discussion with finding a day still before I get married that would work and every time I spoke or said something he would laugh at me. He did this several time and I ended up calling later and cancelled my appointment that I made. Horrible customer service and am not coming back. I was so frustrated and mad.

— Hello Rachel, we are so sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience. We value your feedback and we wanted to let you know that this individual is no longer with the company. If there is anything we can do to help or if we can answer any questions you may have, please reach out. Thank you

richard shaw

Jun 05, 2021

Marlena Vargo

May 28, 2021

Carol Bradley

May 19, 2021

Jay Kenz

Apr 02, 2021

As much as I always hated going to the dentist even as a kid this one was different. Everyone was actually great. No one blew me off they genuinely wanted to help me and they did. Will be taking rest of my family there would highly recommend

Florence Ellis

Mar 27, 2021

I had not gone in for regular dental check-ups for at least a year, due to Covid, so when I returned to Merit Dental in Lorain this week, I was a bit apprehensive. Everyone, from the receptionist to the hygienist Rebecca and dentist Dr. Matthew Shaughnessy, worked their magic and put me at ease. They are not only professional, but they take the time to listen to your concerns.

Michael Ammons

Mar 16, 2021

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Feb 24, 2021

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Feb 19, 2021

Edie Tiller

Feb 12, 2021

Dreama Hagwood

Dec 16, 2020

Jeannie Tucker

Dec 04, 2020

I was referred to Rebecca by my friend because my Hygienist Karen retired. I have been with her for more than twenty years. Rebecca was friendly, thorough, calming and gentle. My friend was not wrong with her referral. Thank you Rebecca for making me feel at ease and the transition to someone new less stressful.

Therese Zigmund

Dec 02, 2020

Johnny Valentin

Nov 12, 2020

Ray Thomas

Nov 10, 2020

Friendly! Suberb ! Nice! GENTLE! BEST STAFF! THEE DR.BARANECK!!! ALWAYS EXPLAINS AND DOES ALL WELL.!!! Thank You Everyone!! Can't wait to come back!! Love Ray!

Aidan Bundy

Jun 26, 2020

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Apr 01, 2020

Wally Petrey

Mar 13, 2020

Wonderful experience. I would rate the experience as a 10. ?

Danyell Wells

Mar 11, 2020

I have reccomend merit dental to EVERYONE I know! I can not thank you enough for caring and being so patient and understanding with me as I have much anxiety when going to a dentist. You are by far the best dental office around! So friendly and gentle and I will never go anywhere else. Thank you all so much

aricara Dreher

Feb 27, 2020

Victoria Diaz

Jan 15, 2020

Amy Bernhardt

Nov 14, 2019

Heather Stelly

Oct 30, 2019

Sara Wheeler

Oct 12, 2019

I was terrified of the dentist until I came here. Because of the team there (especially my hygienist Rebecca) I will not go anywhere else. They changed everything for me. If I could give them 10 stars I would.

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Sep 18, 2019

The appointment was excellent and they took good care of me. I really appreciate it

Nadine Alloway

Sep 12, 2019

Everyone was very thoughtful and knowledgeable in every way!

THE MIBLIFE

Aug 23, 2018

you know how you keep a 5 star rating? be as cool as doctor Shawn and his merry band of awesome teeth lovers.

Luis Enrique

May 26, 2018

Real comfortable atmosphere and everyone is super friendly. They let you know everything that’s going on and every potential treatment plan to give you the healthiest smile

Sharen Bennington

May 24, 2018

Great dental office, started going to Merit Dental a couple years ago, after trying to find a good dentist, I went to Merit and have been going back ever since. Great staff, aren't pushy with you having to get procedures, gives you options. Now most of my family goes there! Looking for a dentist this the place to go!

bonni metelsky

May 01, 2018

Mike H

Jan 17, 2018

I'm retired without Dental insurance. Merit offered a great initial service package for exam, full x-rays and cleaning in my first appointment on 3-January.. All elements of their service was of highest quality and detail: cleaning, dentist's exam and x-rays. Ashley even mentioned Merit is looking into a dental discount program for uninsured customers at a nominal annual cost. It was mentioned that program might be available as soon as late March, so I am very interest in that Merit option, when available for my wife and myself.

Diane Weber

Dec 20, 2017

First let me say I am not a fan of the Dentist as I am sure many are not but I can tell you with the service and the education on good dental hygiene I received from Merit Dental I am a regular maintenance and repair patient. They are very accommodating and are sincerely concerned with your well being. I have had to visit them on both an emergency visit and preventive maintenance visit and every time they have made me feel like I was their only client at that time. They make you feel like family. Diane Weber

Anthony Parrotta

Aug 15, 2017

I was in between jobs and insurance co. when I got this horrible toothache. a lot of dentists wouldn't even see me because I had no insurance. Merit told me that they could see me that same day. I'm glad I went there the whole staff from the girls at the front desk to dentist himself were super friendly. Dr. Shaughnessy went over all my options and took care of the problem right away. I highly recommend this place to anyone who needs a dentist!

Jerry Homola

Jun 21, 2017

Great location. Friendly people. Clean office. Great service. Great dental care. What else do you need?

Patty Balawender

Jun 21, 2017

My husband and I were looking for a new dentist and got a flyer in the mail from Merit Dental. We decided to give them a try and we were both very pleased. Polite, caring, professional staff!

Christie Smith

Apr 27, 2017

I am so impressed with this dentist office! All the staff are super friendly and did not make me feel even the slightest bit self conscious even with all the work I needed done. Dr. Matt Shaughnessy thoroughly explained everything recommended various options for a dental plan and the associated costs. The woman at the front desk was very knowledgeable and able to break up my dental plan procedures to maximize my insurance. I am so happy I came here and would recommend this dentist to everyone in Lorain County!

Ronald Mantini

Dec 30, 2016

I have been going to the Lorain office for many years and have always been satisfied with both the hygienists and the dentists I have had. The other thing that is important is the appointment time - never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be treated.

8reynard

Dec 21, 2016

Not too many people can say they are ok with going to the dentist but I can. I feel they take exceptional care of my teeth and do a great job explaining what to expect. I am in the service industry and take great pride in the service my business offers and when I look at the care given by Merit Dental I can definitely say they hold the same standards that I do, they truly care about their patients.

Jake Young

Jun 08, 2016

Always a great experience. I look forward to going to the dentist.

Becky Edman

Mar 16, 2016

My first experience with Merit Dental was great! The staff is very nice, the hygentist was very thourough and the dentist is terriffic! I'm glad I chose Merit Dental for all my families dental needs.

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440.282.2115

2 blocks north of Rebman's Bowling Alley, on the same side of the road

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Wed: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thu: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Whether you are a new patient or already part of our family, Merit Dental Lorain offers a wide range of general dental services, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry for adults and children. If you have any questions, please give us a call.

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Martin Nieves

May 09, 2023

I’m so happy with the results of my surgery and would like to thank everyone for their help.Job well done!

— Thanks for the five-star review, Martin! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Cheryl Stack

May 05, 2023

Such a professional group!! The best dentist ever!! Emily and Rebecca are the best hygentist ever!!

— Thank you for the 5-star review, Cheryl! We are so glad you are happy with your experience with us! We take great pride in providing the very best in care for our patients.

Connie Hammond

Apr 07, 2023

Everyone was friendly and pleasant, I got exrays and cleaning and it was a very pleasant Appt.

— Thanks for making us smile! We appreciate such a great review!

Shelly Mcfadden

Apr 06, 2023

I have pure anxiety about the dentist in general but my experience at merit dental was exceptional. This dentist is amazing at calming and he walks you through every step of the process. Fantastic! The front desk gals are also top notch. ?? and 5 stars!!

— Hi Shelly, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

R

Mar 22, 2023

The staff is wonderful. Anytime there has been an issue with my teeth, they get me in asap.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Sarah Crabtree

Mar 21, 2023

Love Merit Dental in Lorain! Absolutely amazing experience, awesome staff and great at what they do! They do offer some later hours so I don't have to miss work to be seen, which is a HUGE plus! I am a new patient but I've already been there twice and I have to say I am definitely impressed! Highly recommend! Glad to have my smile in their hands!

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Sarah. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Jose Reyes

Mar 09, 2023

— Thanks for the five-star review, Jose! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Kathy Bansek (Kathy)

Feb 28, 2023

Rebecca is the best Hygienist. New doctor, Dan is friendly and does great work so it's hard for me to criticize the staff. However, Merit's billing is shady and I feel like I was robbed. They adjust their fees depending on the insurance you provide them. Just call them and ask what they charge for a crown. I'm not talking about my portion of what's owed, I mean the FEE for service is adjusted. I have a pre-treatment estimate that lists the fee for a crown at $1,074 and another that lists the fee as $1720. A 62% difference! We'll all pay different amounts because of in network, out of network, no insurance, etc. but the initial FEE CHARGED for the service should be the same for everyone then let insurance figure out what they're paying.

— Hi Kathy, Thank you for your valuable feedback. Our team may reach out to you for more information so we can further improve our services and your experience. If you'd like to reach out to us, please contact us directly at lorain@meritdental.com.

Sharon Stager

Feb 28, 2023

My hygienist Rebecca is the best.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

Dale Beetler

Feb 28, 2023

Very pleased with the service and cleaning, Rebecca was very professional and throughly..Doc Haghighi was very kind and answered all my questions.. all the staff was very friendly…I will continue to schedule appointments with Merit

Kyle Mullis

Feb 02, 2023

Amazing! Merit Dental Lorain, Ohio is the best. They are so helpful and compassionate. Everyone working there from the front desk to the hygienists and doctors treated me so well and went far above and beyond to help me with every aspect of the process. I highly recommend them and won't let anyone else handle my dental care. Absolutely love them!

— Thank you for the kind words Kyle. I'm going to share with the whole team. We love hearing from our happy customers!

great grandma W

Jan 28, 2023

I appreciate a kind dental hygienist. She is knowledgeable and capable , I highly recommend them. They have done right by my dental care.

Richard Brown

Jan 12, 2023

— Hello Richard! Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it!

Thomas Szychowicz

Dec 29, 2022

Broke a tooth not fun the office got me in same day I called and solved the problem. Everybody was accommodating Thank you

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Thomas. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Steve Mannon

Dec 09, 2022

This was my first visit. I was extremely pleased with the friendliness of the staff. The dentist was friendly and easy to talk to. Everything was explained very well and questions were answered. Billing explained insurance to me and was very thorough in explaining costs. Will return.

— Hi Steve, we love hearing feedback like this from our patients. Thanks again for choosing us!

Abena Boakye

Dec 08, 2022

Great experience with the new Dentist, he was warm and knowledgeable.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Tommy Miller

Dec 08, 2022

— Thanks for the five-star review, Tommy! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Lisa Conley

Oct 12, 2022

The ladies here (and the dentist) were so kind and efficient! My mom has dementia but they treated her extra nice and got us in and out. Above and beyond, thanks again!

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Lisa. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Kathleen Varju

Sep 29, 2022

Rebecca always makes me comfortable. She is friendly and professional at the same time.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

Todd Craig

Sep 21, 2022

— Hi, Todd! Thanks for taking the time to rate us 5-stars.

Bart Hamrick

Sep 16, 2022

Excellent!!! Best experience ever!!! Everyone is polite, courteous and made the visit wonderful!!!!!

— Thank you for the kind words Bart. I'm going to share with the whole team. We love hearing from our happy customers!

m655321

Aug 26, 2022

— M655321, thanks for your 5-star review!

Maria Cooperwood

Aug 03, 2022

First time going there today and I am very impressed and happy. Such friendly staff and very caring. You can tell they care about their patients. Very informative too which I love. I never had such great service at a dentist office. I am glad I went.

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Maria. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Jimmy Senquiz

Jul 13, 2022

Professional and caring.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

christopher santiago

Jun 29, 2022

I had very poor experiences with dentist in the past. Merit Dental completely changed my views on dentistry. Would strongly recommend.

— Hi Christopher, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Sarah Beplay

Jun 28, 2022

Highly recommend Merit Dental. Each experience I’ve had has been a positive one. Dr. Sylva did an excellent job on my fillings???

— Hi, Sarah! Thank you so much for taking a few moments to let us know how we are doing. Reading your review reminded us why we do what we do. It was truly a pleasure to serve you.

Amy Rumer

Jun 18, 2022

Very nice staff!!!

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Kayla Smith

May 20, 2022

Absolutely amazing practice! I fly from California to come here.

— Hi Kayla, we love hearing feedback like this from our patients. Thanks again for choosing us!

Samantha Zolnai

Apr 15, 2022

We have had Dr. Kyle Radin, for my daughter's, fillings twice and his done a great job. Makes her feel comfortable and takes his time. Definitely would recommend. So happy we have found Merit Dental. Will continue to support this business.

— Hi Samantha, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Judy Maldonado

Mar 16, 2022

— Thanks for making us smile! We appreciate such a great review!

L Wagner

Mar 03, 2022

Would not recommend going here. This place is nothing like it was when Dr. Marcucci was the dentist. He knew you and did not push for procedures that were unnecessary. They refused to re-glue a crown. The crown was not broken and the tooth in question was not causing any pain. Instead they suggested a $3000 or $6000 procedure They are all about money not about customer service.

— Hi L, Thank you for your feedback. We'd like to improve and make your next visit an exceptional one. If you'd like to provide us any additional details, please contact us directly at lorain@meritdental.com.

Arline Sklarek

Mar 02, 2022

— Hi Arline, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Jordan Morell

Feb 28, 2022

Amazing staff, super friendly and genuinely care for you. Dr. Shaughnessy is hands down the best! I no longer dread going to the dentist and being in pain. If you have anxiety from a bad experience like me, they truly understand and take all concerns seriously. Also, the hygienist Rebecca is beyond friendly and very gentle while cleaning. I will never go to another dentist!

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Jordan. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Kathy Garver

Feb 02, 2022

— Thank you for the review Kathy, you've really made us smile!

Tom Catanzarite

Jan 25, 2022

Procrastinated too long making excuses not to go to the dentist but with a broken front tooth I was forced. Like most people I dreaded getting nummed up and drilled but I was pleasantly surprised at how dentistry has changed in just the few years I boycotted it. Got a new crown and the dentist and assistant could not of been friendlier and efficient. I actually look forward to my next visit. I highly recommend Merit Dental in Lorain.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Familia Santana

Jan 20, 2022

They do a great job and they do everything with care. I love this place.

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Familia. We are happy to hear your kind words.

David Anzick

Jan 01, 2022

Katherine Klekota

Dec 30, 2021

Wonderful, professional and caring staff -clean and quite affordable.

Jose Velez

Dec 30, 2021

Ashley Twining

Dec 21, 2021

Astraia Erato

Dec 16, 2021

vicki felder

Nov 19, 2021

EVP Mediums

Nov 10, 2021

Wonderful experience. Very professional and caring.

sherryl brown

Oct 21, 2021

David Gillespie

Oct 20, 2021

Myrna Santiago

Oct 19, 2021

Mary Diaz-Albertini

Oct 05, 2021

Went to Merit Dental for the first time and l was very pleased everyone was very friendly and very helpful. The hygienist (Rebecca) was great she is so sweet she explains everything so clearly. And the dentist himself was very nice and friendly. It was a good experience and l don’t like to go to the dentist. But for sure l will go back to Merit Dental.

Marc Vrbancic

Oct 01, 2021

Beth Petrey

Sep 30, 2021

Definitely a 10. Excellent, professional staff. Would highly recommend!

Sandra Oswalt

Sep 30, 2021

The people are nice and easy to deal with. They have your comfort in mind. I really like my hygienist. Becca is the best in town!

Scott Skeens

Sep 16, 2021

Rebecca always does an incredible job; and the genuineness of her care and professional manners is A+. Dr. Shaughnessy makes you feel at ease and comfortable. I recently had a wisdom tooth pulled; and he coached me through every process with ease. It was finished before I knew it. Merit dental office are caring, kind, and true professionals in the dental field. Great job and awesome staff!

Marc Fairbanks

Sep 14, 2021

Patrick Dowdell

Aug 19, 2021

Tyrone Cash

Aug 18, 2021

Excellent care. I came in here to get my 14 k white golds on my fangs in my mouth and they were so cool about it. No judgement. Nothing but "we do these crowns all the time. We can't wait to get started." What a blessing from the front desk clerk's to Tanya the dental assistant to the actual doctor himself. I highly recommend them. I'm well pleased ? shinin : ) ?

Rafal Krzysik

Aug 14, 2021

Dennis Voytko

Aug 05, 2021

I was looking for a new dentist. I love this place. I have dental phobia and the entire experience was very relaxing. The office staff was very professional and the doctor addressed my issues and made me feel confident I will get the results I am looking for. I have finely found a dental practice to go to the rest of my life.

Dena Kotz

Aug 04, 2021

Rebecca has the most gentle touch when doing a cleaning & everyone is extremely professional. Great team and very nice!

Jose Reyes

Jul 07, 2021

blue 1336

Jun 27, 2021

Ruben Lopez

Jun 17, 2021

Carter Muniz

Jun 15, 2021

Phenomenal staff! Welcoming and incredibly friendly. They get down to business and made me feel really confident going into my dental procedure.

connie hammond

Jun 09, 2021

I have been going to this Dentist office for over 20 yrs. Always friendly and reasonable ! The hygienist is the best,when she was out for awhile I sure did miss her, I waited till she came back to work ! The front desk workers are up to date with Insurance and help you with paper work and let you know what insurance will pay and your copay ! Very helpful !

Rachel Sustersic

Jun 07, 2021

Merit Dental called me last week for me to reschedule my appointment which was fine with me. I'm getting married at the end of this month and I had my appointment set up for before I get married. I spoke with Steve over the phone in discussion with finding a day still before I get married that would work and every time I spoke or said something he would laugh at me. He did this several time and I ended up calling later and cancelled my appointment that I made. Horrible customer service and am not coming back. I was so frustrated and mad.

— Hello Rachel, we are so sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience. We value your feedback and we wanted to let you know that this individual is no longer with the company. If there is anything we can do to help or if we can answer any questions you may have, please reach out. Thank you

richard shaw

Jun 05, 2021

Marlena Vargo

May 28, 2021

Carol Bradley

May 19, 2021

Jay Kenz

Apr 02, 2021

As much as I always hated going to the dentist even as a kid this one was different. Everyone was actually great. No one blew me off they genuinely wanted to help me and they did. Will be taking rest of my family there would highly recommend

Florence Ellis

Mar 27, 2021

I had not gone in for regular dental check-ups for at least a year, due to Covid, so when I returned to Merit Dental in Lorain this week, I was a bit apprehensive. Everyone, from the receptionist to the hygienist Rebecca and dentist Dr. Matthew Shaughnessy, worked their magic and put me at ease. They are not only professional, but they take the time to listen to your concerns.

Michael Ammons

Mar 16, 2021

sue glowacki

Feb 24, 2021

DawgPound1991

Feb 19, 2021

Edie Tiller

Feb 12, 2021

Dreama Hagwood

Dec 16, 2020

Jeannie Tucker

Dec 04, 2020

I was referred to Rebecca by my friend because my Hygienist Karen retired. I have been with her for more than twenty years. Rebecca was friendly, thorough, calming and gentle. My friend was not wrong with her referral. Thank you Rebecca for making me feel at ease and the transition to someone new less stressful.

Therese Zigmund

Dec 02, 2020

Johnny Valentin

Nov 12, 2020

Ray Thomas

Nov 10, 2020

Friendly! Suberb ! Nice! GENTLE! BEST STAFF! THEE DR.BARANECK!!! ALWAYS EXPLAINS AND DOES ALL WELL.!!! Thank You Everyone!! Can't wait to come back!! Love Ray!

Aidan Bundy

Jun 26, 2020

edward catanese

Apr 01, 2020

Wally Petrey

Mar 13, 2020

Wonderful experience. I would rate the experience as a 10. ?

Danyell Wells

Mar 11, 2020

I have reccomend merit dental to EVERYONE I know! I can not thank you enough for caring and being so patient and understanding with me as I have much anxiety when going to a dentist. You are by far the best dental office around! So friendly and gentle and I will never go anywhere else. Thank you all so much

aricara Dreher

Feb 27, 2020

Victoria Diaz

Jan 15, 2020

Amy Bernhardt

Nov 14, 2019

Heather Stelly

Oct 30, 2019

Sara Wheeler

Oct 12, 2019

I was terrified of the dentist until I came here. Because of the team there (especially my hygienist Rebecca) I will not go anywhere else. They changed everything for me. If I could give them 10 stars I would.

can I get 4k with 0 videos

Sep 18, 2019

The appointment was excellent and they took good care of me. I really appreciate it

Nadine Alloway

Sep 12, 2019

Everyone was very thoughtful and knowledgeable in every way!

THE MIBLIFE

Aug 23, 2018

you know how you keep a 5 star rating? be as cool as doctor Shawn and his merry band of awesome teeth lovers.

Luis Enrique

May 26, 2018

Real comfortable atmosphere and everyone is super friendly. They let you know everything that’s going on and every potential treatment plan to give you the healthiest smile

Sharen Bennington

May 24, 2018

Great dental office, started going to Merit Dental a couple years ago, after trying to find a good dentist, I went to Merit and have been going back ever since. Great staff, aren't pushy with you having to get procedures, gives you options. Now most of my family goes there! Looking for a dentist this the place to go!

bonni metelsky

May 01, 2018

Mike H

Jan 17, 2018

I'm retired without Dental insurance. Merit offered a great initial service package for exam, full x-rays and cleaning in my first appointment on 3-January.. All elements of their service was of highest quality and detail: cleaning, dentist's exam and x-rays. Ashley even mentioned Merit is looking into a dental discount program for uninsured customers at a nominal annual cost. It was mentioned that program might be available as soon as late March, so I am very interest in that Merit option, when available for my wife and myself.

Diane Weber

Dec 20, 2017

First let me say I am not a fan of the Dentist as I am sure many are not but I can tell you with the service and the education on good dental hygiene I received from Merit Dental I am a regular maintenance and repair patient. They are very accommodating and are sincerely concerned with your well being. I have had to visit them on both an emergency visit and preventive maintenance visit and every time they have made me feel like I was their only client at that time. They make you feel like family. Diane Weber

Anthony Parrotta

Aug 15, 2017

I was in between jobs and insurance co. when I got this horrible toothache. a lot of dentists wouldn't even see me because I had no insurance. Merit told me that they could see me that same day. I'm glad I went there the whole staff from the girls at the front desk to dentist himself were super friendly. Dr. Shaughnessy went over all my options and took care of the problem right away. I highly recommend this place to anyone who needs a dentist!

Jerry Homola

Jun 21, 2017

Great location. Friendly people. Clean office. Great service. Great dental care. What else do you need?

Patty Balawender

Jun 21, 2017

My husband and I were looking for a new dentist and got a flyer in the mail from Merit Dental. We decided to give them a try and we were both very pleased. Polite, caring, professional staff!

Christie Smith

Apr 27, 2017

I am so impressed with this dentist office! All the staff are super friendly and did not make me feel even the slightest bit self conscious even with all the work I needed done. Dr. Matt Shaughnessy thoroughly explained everything recommended various options for a dental plan and the associated costs. The woman at the front desk was very knowledgeable and able to break up my dental plan procedures to maximize my insurance. I am so happy I came here and would recommend this dentist to everyone in Lorain County!

Ronald Mantini

Dec 30, 2016

I have been going to the Lorain office for many years and have always been satisfied with both the hygienists and the dentists I have had. The other thing that is important is the appointment time - never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be treated.

8reynard

Dec 21, 2016

Not too many people can say they are ok with going to the dentist but I can. I feel they take exceptional care of my teeth and do a great job explaining what to expect. I am in the service industry and take great pride in the service my business offers and when I look at the care given by Merit Dental I can definitely say they hold the same standards that I do, they truly care about their patients.

Jake Young

Jun 08, 2016

Always a great experience. I look forward to going to the dentist.

Becky Edman

Mar 16, 2016

My first experience with Merit Dental was great! The staff is very nice, the hygentist was very thourough and the dentist is terriffic! I'm glad I chose Merit Dental for all my families dental needs.

Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Daniel Haghighi

    Dr. Daniel Haghighi

  • Education: Case Western Reserve University - BA Biochemistry
    Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry - DDS
  • Advanced Training: General Practice Residency - University of Rochester Medical Center
    Fellowship in Medicine and Geriatric Dentistry - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Surgical and Prosthetic Implant training to dentists - University Hospitals of Cleveland
  • Interests: Hiking, cycling and spending time with family
  • Personal Statement: "I view dentistry as ideally being practiced as a medical specialty."

Services

We are trained in the latest advances in dental treatment and are empowered to focus on the best care for you and your family. Our services include:

PATIENT REVIEWS

Martin Nieves

May 09, 2023

I’m so happy with the results of my surgery and would like to thank everyone for their help.Job well done!

— Thanks for the five-star review, Martin! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Cheryl Stack

May 05, 2023

Such a professional group!! The best dentist ever!! Emily and Rebecca are the best hygentist ever!!

— Thank you for the 5-star review, Cheryl! We are so glad you are happy with your experience with us! We take great pride in providing the very best in care for our patients.

Connie Hammond

Apr 07, 2023

Everyone was friendly and pleasant, I got exrays and cleaning and it was a very pleasant Appt.

— Thanks for making us smile! We appreciate such a great review!

Shelly Mcfadden

Apr 06, 2023

I have pure anxiety about the dentist in general but my experience at merit dental was exceptional. This dentist is amazing at calming and he walks you through every step of the process. Fantastic! The front desk gals are also top notch. ?? and 5 stars!!

— Hi Shelly, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

R

Mar 22, 2023

The staff is wonderful. Anytime there has been an issue with my teeth, they get me in asap.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Sarah Crabtree

Mar 21, 2023

Love Merit Dental in Lorain! Absolutely amazing experience, awesome staff and great at what they do! They do offer some later hours so I don't have to miss work to be seen, which is a HUGE plus! I am a new patient but I've already been there twice and I have to say I am definitely impressed! Highly recommend! Glad to have my smile in their hands!

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Sarah. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Jose Reyes

Mar 09, 2023

— Thanks for the five-star review, Jose! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Kathy Bansek (Kathy)

Feb 28, 2023

Rebecca is the best Hygienist. New doctor, Dan is friendly and does great work so it's hard for me to criticize the staff. However, Merit's billing is shady and I feel like I was robbed. They adjust their fees depending on the insurance you provide them. Just call them and ask what they charge for a crown. I'm not talking about my portion of what's owed, I mean the FEE for service is adjusted. I have a pre-treatment estimate that lists the fee for a crown at $1,074 and another that lists the fee as $1720. A 62% difference! We'll all pay different amounts because of in network, out of network, no insurance, etc. but the initial FEE CHARGED for the service should be the same for everyone then let insurance figure out what they're paying.

— Hi Kathy, Thank you for your valuable feedback. Our team may reach out to you for more information so we can further improve our services and your experience. If you'd like to reach out to us, please contact us directly at lorain@meritdental.com.

Sharon Stager

Feb 28, 2023

My hygienist Rebecca is the best.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

Dale Beetler

Feb 28, 2023

Very pleased with the service and cleaning, Rebecca was very professional and throughly..Doc Haghighi was very kind and answered all my questions.. all the staff was very friendly…I will continue to schedule appointments with Merit

Kyle Mullis

Feb 02, 2023

Amazing! Merit Dental Lorain, Ohio is the best. They are so helpful and compassionate. Everyone working there from the front desk to the hygienists and doctors treated me so well and went far above and beyond to help me with every aspect of the process. I highly recommend them and won't let anyone else handle my dental care. Absolutely love them!

— Thank you for the kind words Kyle. I'm going to share with the whole team. We love hearing from our happy customers!

great grandma W

Jan 28, 2023

I appreciate a kind dental hygienist. She is knowledgeable and capable , I highly recommend them. They have done right by my dental care.

Richard Brown

Jan 12, 2023

— Hello Richard! Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it!

Thomas Szychowicz

Dec 29, 2022

Broke a tooth not fun the office got me in same day I called and solved the problem. Everybody was accommodating Thank you

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Thomas. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Steve Mannon

Dec 09, 2022

This was my first visit. I was extremely pleased with the friendliness of the staff. The dentist was friendly and easy to talk to. Everything was explained very well and questions were answered. Billing explained insurance to me and was very thorough in explaining costs. Will return.

— Hi Steve, we love hearing feedback like this from our patients. Thanks again for choosing us!

Abena Boakye

Dec 08, 2022

Great experience with the new Dentist, he was warm and knowledgeable.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Tommy Miller

Dec 08, 2022

— Thanks for the five-star review, Tommy! We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.

Lisa Conley

Oct 12, 2022

The ladies here (and the dentist) were so kind and efficient! My mom has dementia but they treated her extra nice and got us in and out. Above and beyond, thanks again!

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Lisa. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Kathleen Varju

Sep 29, 2022

Rebecca always makes me comfortable. She is friendly and professional at the same time.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

Todd Craig

Sep 21, 2022

— Hi, Todd! Thanks for taking the time to rate us 5-stars.

Bart Hamrick

Sep 16, 2022

Excellent!!! Best experience ever!!! Everyone is polite, courteous and made the visit wonderful!!!!!

— Thank you for the kind words Bart. I'm going to share with the whole team. We love hearing from our happy customers!

m655321

Aug 26, 2022

— M655321, thanks for your 5-star review!

Maria Cooperwood

Aug 03, 2022

First time going there today and I am very impressed and happy. Such friendly staff and very caring. You can tell they care about their patients. Very informative too which I love. I never had such great service at a dentist office. I am glad I went.

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Maria. We are happy to hear your kind words.

Jimmy Senquiz

Jul 13, 2022

Professional and caring.

— That is so great to hear. Thank you! It's wonderful to see that you had a positive experience with us.

christopher santiago

Jun 29, 2022

I had very poor experiences with dentist in the past. Merit Dental completely changed my views on dentistry. Would strongly recommend.

— Hi Christopher, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Sarah Beplay

Jun 28, 2022

Highly recommend Merit Dental. Each experience I’ve had has been a positive one. Dr. Sylva did an excellent job on my fillings???

— Hi, Sarah! Thank you so much for taking a few moments to let us know how we are doing. Reading your review reminded us why we do what we do. It was truly a pleasure to serve you.

Amy Rumer

Jun 18, 2022

Very nice staff!!!

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Kayla Smith

May 20, 2022

Absolutely amazing practice! I fly from California to come here.

— Hi Kayla, we love hearing feedback like this from our patients. Thanks again for choosing us!

Samantha Zolnai

Apr 15, 2022

We have had Dr. Kyle Radin, for my daughter's, fillings twice and his done a great job. Makes her feel comfortable and takes his time. Definitely would recommend. So happy we have found Merit Dental. Will continue to support this business.

— Hi Samantha, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Judy Maldonado

Mar 16, 2022

— Thanks for making us smile! We appreciate such a great review!

L Wagner

Mar 03, 2022

Would not recommend going here. This place is nothing like it was when Dr. Marcucci was the dentist. He knew you and did not push for procedures that were unnecessary. They refused to re-glue a crown. The crown was not broken and the tooth in question was not causing any pain. Instead they suggested a $3000 or $6000 procedure They are all about money not about customer service.

— Hi L, Thank you for your feedback. We'd like to improve and make your next visit an exceptional one. If you'd like to provide us any additional details, please contact us directly at lorain@meritdental.com.

Arline Sklarek

Mar 02, 2022

— Hi Arline, we appreciate you leaving us a review. See you back soon, thank you!

Jordan Morell

Feb 28, 2022

Amazing staff, super friendly and genuinely care for you. Dr. Shaughnessy is hands down the best! I no longer dread going to the dentist and being in pain. If you have anxiety from a bad experience like me, they truly understand and take all concerns seriously. Also, the hygienist Rebecca is beyond friendly and very gentle while cleaning. I will never go to another dentist!

— Thank you so much for your kind words, Jordan. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for patients like you!

Kathy Garver

Feb 02, 2022

— Thank you for the review Kathy, you've really made us smile!

Tom Catanzarite

Jan 25, 2022

Procrastinated too long making excuses not to go to the dentist but with a broken front tooth I was forced. Like most people I dreaded getting nummed up and drilled but I was pleasantly surprised at how dentistry has changed in just the few years I boycotted it. Got a new crown and the dentist and assistant could not of been friendlier and efficient. I actually look forward to my next visit. I highly recommend Merit Dental in Lorain.

— Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Familia Santana

Jan 20, 2022

They do a great job and they do everything with care. I love this place.

— Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, Familia. We are happy to hear your kind words.

David Anzick

Jan 01, 2022

Katherine Klekota

Dec 30, 2021

Wonderful, professional and caring staff -clean and quite affordable.

Jose Velez

Dec 30, 2021

Ashley Twining

Dec 21, 2021

Astraia Erato

Dec 16, 2021

vicki felder

Nov 19, 2021

EVP Mediums

Nov 10, 2021

Wonderful experience. Very professional and caring.

sherryl brown

Oct 21, 2021

David Gillespie

Oct 20, 2021

Myrna Santiago

Oct 19, 2021

Mary Diaz-Albertini

Oct 05, 2021

Went to Merit Dental for the first time and l was very pleased everyone was very friendly and very helpful. The hygienist (Rebecca) was great she is so sweet she explains everything so clearly. And the dentist himself was very nice and friendly. It was a good experience and l don’t like to go to the dentist. But for sure l will go back to Merit Dental.

Marc Vrbancic

Oct 01, 2021

Beth Petrey

Sep 30, 2021

Definitely a 10. Excellent, professional staff. Would highly recommend!

Sandra Oswalt

Sep 30, 2021

The people are nice and easy to deal with. They have your comfort in mind. I really like my hygienist. Becca is the best in town!

Scott Skeens

Sep 16, 2021

Rebecca always does an incredible job; and the genuineness of her care and professional manners is A+. Dr. Shaughnessy makes you feel at ease and comfortable. I recently had a wisdom tooth pulled; and he coached me through every process with ease. It was finished before I knew it. Merit dental office are caring, kind, and true professionals in the dental field. Great job and awesome staff!

Marc Fairbanks

Sep 14, 2021

Patrick Dowdell

Aug 19, 2021

Tyrone Cash

Aug 18, 2021

Excellent care. I came in here to get my 14 k white golds on my fangs in my mouth and they were so cool about it. No judgement. Nothing but "we do these crowns all the time. We can't wait to get started." What a blessing from the front desk clerk's to Tanya the dental assistant to the actual doctor himself. I highly recommend them. I'm well pleased ? shinin : ) ?

Rafal Krzysik

Aug 14, 2021

Dennis Voytko

Aug 05, 2021

I was looking for a new dentist. I love this place. I have dental phobia and the entire experience was very relaxing. The office staff was very professional and the doctor addressed my issues and made me feel confident I will get the results I am looking for. I have finely found a dental practice to go to the rest of my life.

Dena Kotz

Aug 04, 2021

Rebecca has the most gentle touch when doing a cleaning & everyone is extremely professional. Great team and very nice!

Jose Reyes

Jul 07, 2021

blue 1336

Jun 27, 2021

Ruben Lopez

Jun 17, 2021

Carter Muniz

Jun 15, 2021

Phenomenal staff! Welcoming and incredibly friendly. They get down to business and made me feel really confident going into my dental procedure.

connie hammond

Jun 09, 2021

I have been going to this Dentist office for over 20 yrs. Always friendly and reasonable ! The hygienist is the best,when she was out for awhile I sure did miss her, I waited till she came back to work ! The front desk workers are up to date with Insurance and help you with paper work and let you know what insurance will pay and your copay ! Very helpful !

Rachel Sustersic

Jun 07, 2021

Merit Dental called me last week for me to reschedule my appointment which was fine with me. I'm getting married at the end of this month and I had my appointment set up for before I get married. I spoke with Steve over the phone in discussion with finding a day still before I get married that would work and every time I spoke or said something he would laugh at me. He did this several time and I ended up calling later and cancelled my appointment that I made. Horrible customer service and am not coming back. I was so frustrated and mad.

— Hello Rachel, we are so sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience. We value your feedback and we wanted to let you know that this individual is no longer with the company. If there is anything we can do to help or if we can answer any questions you may have, please reach out. Thank you

richard shaw

Jun 05, 2021

Marlena Vargo

May 28, 2021

Carol Bradley

May 19, 2021

Jay Kenz

Apr 02, 2021

As much as I always hated going to the dentist even as a kid this one was different. Everyone was actually great. No one blew me off they genuinely wanted to help me and they did. Will be taking rest of my family there would highly recommend

Florence Ellis

Mar 27, 2021

I had not gone in for regular dental check-ups for at least a year, due to Covid, so when I returned to Merit Dental in Lorain this week, I was a bit apprehensive. Everyone, from the receptionist to the hygienist Rebecca and dentist Dr. Matthew Shaughnessy, worked their magic and put me at ease. They are not only professional, but they take the time to listen to your concerns.

Michael Ammons

Mar 16, 2021

sue glowacki

Feb 24, 2021

DawgPound1991

Feb 19, 2021

Edie Tiller

Feb 12, 2021

Dreama Hagwood

Dec 16, 2020

Jeannie Tucker

Dec 04, 2020

I was referred to Rebecca by my friend because my Hygienist Karen retired. I have been with her for more than twenty years. Rebecca was friendly, thorough, calming and gentle. My friend was not wrong with her referral. Thank you Rebecca for making me feel at ease and the transition to someone new less stressful.

Therese Zigmund

Dec 02, 2020

Johnny Valentin

Nov 12, 2020

Ray Thomas

Nov 10, 2020

Friendly! Suberb ! Nice! GENTLE! BEST STAFF! THEE DR.BARANECK!!! ALWAYS EXPLAINS AND DOES ALL WELL.!!! Thank You Everyone!! Can't wait to come back!! Love Ray!

Aidan Bundy

Jun 26, 2020

edward catanese

Apr 01, 2020

Wally Petrey

Mar 13, 2020

Wonderful experience. I would rate the experience as a 10. ?

Danyell Wells

Mar 11, 2020

I have reccomend merit dental to EVERYONE I know! I can not thank you enough for caring and being so patient and understanding with me as I have much anxiety when going to a dentist. You are by far the best dental office around! So friendly and gentle and I will never go anywhere else. Thank you all so much

aricara Dreher

Feb 27, 2020

Victoria Diaz

Jan 15, 2020

Amy Bernhardt

Nov 14, 2019

Heather Stelly

Oct 30, 2019

Sara Wheeler

Oct 12, 2019

I was terrified of the dentist until I came here. Because of the team there (especially my hygienist Rebecca) I will not go anywhere else. They changed everything for me. If I could give them 10 stars I would.

can I get 4k with 0 videos

Sep 18, 2019

The appointment was excellent and they took good care of me. I really appreciate it

Nadine Alloway

Sep 12, 2019

Everyone was very thoughtful and knowledgeable in every way!

THE MIBLIFE

Aug 23, 2018

you know how you keep a 5 star rating? be as cool as doctor Shawn and his merry band of awesome teeth lovers.

Luis Enrique

May 26, 2018

Real comfortable atmosphere and everyone is super friendly. They let you know everything that’s going on and every potential treatment plan to give you the healthiest smile

Sharen Bennington

May 24, 2018

Great dental office, started going to Merit Dental a couple years ago, after trying to find a good dentist, I went to Merit and have been going back ever since. Great staff, aren't pushy with you having to get procedures, gives you options. Now most of my family goes there! Looking for a dentist this the place to go!

bonni metelsky

May 01, 2018

Mike H

Jan 17, 2018

I'm retired without Dental insurance. Merit offered a great initial service package for exam, full x-rays and cleaning in my first appointment on 3-January.. All elements of their service was of highest quality and detail: cleaning, dentist's exam and x-rays. Ashley even mentioned Merit is looking into a dental discount program for uninsured customers at a nominal annual cost. It was mentioned that program might be available as soon as late March, so I am very interest in that Merit option, when available for my wife and myself.

Diane Weber

Dec 20, 2017

First let me say I am not a fan of the Dentist as I am sure many are not but I can tell you with the service and the education on good dental hygiene I received from Merit Dental I am a regular maintenance and repair patient. They are very accommodating and are sincerely concerned with your well being. I have had to visit them on both an emergency visit and preventive maintenance visit and every time they have made me feel like I was their only client at that time. They make you feel like family. Diane Weber

Anthony Parrotta

Aug 15, 2017

I was in between jobs and insurance co. when I got this horrible toothache. a lot of dentists wouldn't even see me because I had no insurance. Merit told me that they could see me that same day. I'm glad I went there the whole staff from the girls at the front desk to dentist himself were super friendly. Dr. Shaughnessy went over all my options and took care of the problem right away. I highly recommend this place to anyone who needs a dentist!

Jerry Homola

Jun 21, 2017

Great location. Friendly people. Clean office. Great service. Great dental care. What else do you need?

Patty Balawender

Jun 21, 2017

My husband and I were looking for a new dentist and got a flyer in the mail from Merit Dental. We decided to give them a try and we were both very pleased. Polite, caring, professional staff!

Christie Smith

Apr 27, 2017

I am so impressed with this dentist office! All the staff are super friendly and did not make me feel even the slightest bit self conscious even with all the work I needed done. Dr. Matt Shaughnessy thoroughly explained everything recommended various options for a dental plan and the associated costs. The woman at the front desk was very knowledgeable and able to break up my dental plan procedures to maximize my insurance. I am so happy I came here and would recommend this dentist to everyone in Lorain County!

Ronald Mantini

Dec 30, 2016

I have been going to the Lorain office for many years and have always been satisfied with both the hygienists and the dentists I have had. The other thing that is important is the appointment time - never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be treated.

8reynard

Dec 21, 2016

Not too many people can say they are ok with going to the dentist but I can. I feel they take exceptional care of my teeth and do a great job explaining what to expect. I am in the service industry and take great pride in the service my business offers and when I look at the care given by Merit Dental I can definitely say they hold the same standards that I do, they truly care about their patients.

Jake Young

Jun 08, 2016

Always a great experience. I look forward to going to the dentist.

Becky Edman

Mar 16, 2016

My first experience with Merit Dental was great! The staff is very nice, the hygentist was very thourough and the dentist is terriffic! I'm glad I chose Merit Dental for all my families dental needs.

Insurance

We accept a wide range of dental insurance plans, including plans from:

  • Aetna – PPO
  • Careington – 500 Series
  • Careington – Care Platinum POS
  • Careington – Care Platinum PPO
  • Cigna -- DPPO
  • Connection/GEHA
  • Delta Dental – PPO
  • Delta Dental – Premier
  • Guardian – PPO
  • Humana
  • MetLife
  • SunLife/Assurant/DHA
  • Superior Dental Care
  • UCCI – ADDP/DOD
  • UnitedHealthCare

This is not a comprehensive list, and is subject to change. Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage and acceptance.

We Accept:

Payment Options

Dental Savings Plan
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Convenient Monthly Payment Plan
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