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Best Dentists in Elyria, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Elyria: Dr. Andrew Schafer, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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40 Elyria clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Elyria at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Elyria at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Andrew Schafer73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer73—
3North Coast Sleep Solutions73—
4Periodontal Specialists, Inc: Eric W Guirguis DDS, MSD73—
5Westshore Endodontics73—
6Al-Aish Sandy S DDS67—
7Astley Erin H DDS67—
8Dentist67—
9Dr. Imad Nouneh67—
10Dr. Issa Salameh67—

The 40 best dentists in Elyria, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  21. #21 Deak Medical Dentistry

    10247 Dewhurst Rd Suite 100, Elyria, OH 44035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Deak Medical DentistryFull profile(440) 406-8181

  22. #22 Sean A. McNeeley DDS & Mary Kay Shuba DDS, Inc. Katherine L. McNeeley DDS

    550 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sean A. McNeeley DDS & Mary Kay Shuba DDS, Inc. Katherine L. McNeeley DDSFull profile(440) 365-0230

  23. #23 Minnillo & Marshall General Dentists

    1212 Abbe Rd N STE D, Elyria, OH 44035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Minnillo & Marshall General DentistsFull profile(440) 366-3325
    In their words

    At Minnillo & Marshall General Dentists, we help patients of all ages achieve healthy, beautiful smiles for a lifetime. With locations in Grafton and Elyria, OH, our dental practice serves patients and families throughout the Greater Cleveland area. We recently acquired our office in Elyria from Dr. William Deak and in Grafton from Dr. Karen Kramer.

    From Minnillo & Marshall General Dentists's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    667 Chestnut Commons Dr, Elyria, OH 44035

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bright Now! Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(440) 324-2310
    In their words

    The Bright Now Dental Elyria dental team provides professional and honest dental services that makes selecting your next dental cleaning a pleasant experience. With a variety of treatment options, Bright Now Dental Elyria's knowledgeable staff can assist you with every day teeth cleanings and check-ups. Bright Now Dental also offers emergency dentists capable of treating a root canal or dental crown that are in need of immediate attention.

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Lorain County Health & Dentistry

    801 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lorain County Health & DentistryFull profile(440) 240-1655

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Mc Neely & Shuba Inc43Evenings
27James L Matz DDS Inc43Evenings
28Signature Smiles Dental37
29Vecchio & Schafer DDS (formerly Henderson & Henderson DDS)37
30Vecchio and Schafer DDS37
31Elyria Orthodontics37
32Hyatt Family Dental LLC37
33Paul J. Minnillo DDS, Inc37
34Lorain County Health & Dentistry33
35Hudec Dental33
36Kathleen Zingale Inc33
37Vanek Pegg DDS33
38Dr. Matthew Rasanow28
39Periodontal Specialist Inc28
40RM Assad DMD27Evenings

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Best dentists in Elyria by need

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Best for emergency in Elyria

No Elyria clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Elyria

No Elyria clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Elyria

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Dr. Andrew Schafer

Highest-ranked of 40 Elyria clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Elyria

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Dr. Andrew Schafer

Highest-ranked of 37 Elyria clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Elyria

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Dr. Andrew Schafer

Highest-ranked of 37 Elyria clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Elyria

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Dr. Andrew Schafer

Highest-ranked of 40 Elyria clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Elyria

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Dr. Andrew Schafer

Highest-ranked of 37 Elyria clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Elyria

No Elyria clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Elyria?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Elyria?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio

Emergency and weekend dentists in Elyria

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Elyria dentists

We scored 40 Elyria clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Elyria data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dentists in Elyria: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Elyria?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Elyria, OH is Dr. Andrew Schafer (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Stephen Leidenheimer (#2) and North Coast Sleep Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 40 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Elyria are open on Saturday?

2 of 40 Elyria dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Deak Medical Dentistry (until 12 PM) and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics (until 3 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Elyria?

No Elyria clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by Sean A. McNeeley DDS & Mary Kay Shuba DDS, Inc. Katherine L. McNeeley DDS (#22) and Minnillo & Marshall General Dentists (#23). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Elyria?

A dental cleaning in Elyria typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Elyria?

DentistsRanked lists 40 dental clinics in Elyria, OH, and 40 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 40 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Elyria

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

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