Mark J Meckes, DDS

Not many people can say that they enjoy going to their dentist, but I do! Terry is the best hygienist in the universe, and Dr. Meckes is very thorough. I have recommended him to several of my friends and they have all been satisfied too.

My family and I have been using this man for a long time. When I first started going to him, he was my wifes dentists and swore by him. I on the other hand was sceptical because I have had awful teeth issues my whole life. I hated «dental office» environments, was always intimidated by the dentists I saw (regardless of how nice) and, never felt I would find one I liked. That all changed the first time I walked into Dr. Meckes’ office. I was greeted by a friendly staff, there was a very laid back and relaxing beach theme to the office, and upon meeting Dr. Meckes, he answered ALL (and there were a lot) of my questions prior to and after doing anything. It has been nothing other than exceptional since I’ve been coming here. I have had a root canal, fillings, bleachings, and Invisilign through this office and I couldnt be happier. He has transformed me from Austin Powers to what I think is James Bond himself… lol. In all seriousness, you cant go wrong with this office and dentist. The staff is professional, he is great with kids, and its been a breath of fresh air finding him as a dentist.

I have been seeing Dr Meckes (and Hygienist Terry) for 20 years. They do a wonderful job! I had a recent cleaning and a need for a crown. They are a very professional and friendly staff!!! I highly recommend this dental office to anyone looking for a qualified team of professionals!!!

I started coming to Dr. Meckes several years ago after my sister recommended him. I had a back molar with a large silver filling in it that cracked so I needed a crown. His office staff is really nice and I was scheduled for my appointment quickly. I have very sensitive teeth so I was very anxious, but Dr. Meckes made sure that I was comfortable and let me know what he was doing as he worked. He was very gentle and did a great job. I have had several procedures since then and I come in for my regular cleanings with Cathy, who is very nice and thorough.
My whole family now sees Dr. Meckes. My husband and daughter (age 10) see him and so does my son (age 12) who has autism. It had been difficult to find a dentist who was good with my son. Dr Meckes has been incredibly patient and kind and my son has been able to have his check-​ups and cleanings without incident! If you have a child with special needs, you understand how important (and what a relief) that is!
The dental office is nice and clean and has a beach-​y décor. Parking was easy as there is a parking garage under the building.
I highly recommend Dr. Meckes!!!

It’s a big disappointment having to write this review only because I have known the staff for many years even before Dr. Meckes took over the office/​patients from my original dentist. The staff is awesome and the dental hygienist Terry, is the best. Dr. Meckes in the other hand is very friendly but lacks patient care. I have had situations where I need it unexpected dental attention only to be told that I need to wait weeks to see the doctor. Because of their lack of patient care/​management to fit me in, I have been forced to see other dentist at other dental offices to take care of the problem. It’s a shame when doctors forget the responsibility they have when they take their oath to enter patient care.

I haven’t had any dental work done other than biannual cleaning in 20+ years and the thought of a crown for some reason just gave me anxiety. I can’t begin to express how wonderful Dr. Meckes’ skilled hands and «bedside manner» were to ease my nerves. He explained every single step of the way, showed me pictures of before, midway through and then the final product of my lovely new crown. Zero pain and the temporary crown I wore for the two weeks while the permanent crown was getting made, I could have worn for a life-​time as well. The entire staff is warm and friendly plus extremely knowable on the different crowns or insurance benefits or where is the best place to get an electric tooth brush. Now to get in with the hygienist you better be prepared to book months in advance because Terry is one of a kind. Yes, her cleaning of your teeth is fantastic but her fun personality makes you feel like you are at the spa with your bestie! I can’t say enough about how pleased I am that I found this Dentist office and the entire staff!

Dr Meckes and his entire staff have created what could be the «perfect dental experience». Going to the dentist for your procedure alone can be unpleasant, not so with Dr. Meckes. His excellent communication and dental skills are evident from your first consultation. You know you can sit back and receive the very best care with little to no pain allways in a timely manner. He patiently answers all of your questions and doesn’t proceed until you are completely sure of the treatment you are receiving.
Equally impressive is the manner in which your appointment and administrative issues are expedited. Never a worry to cancel and reschedule. They have a very useful digital confirmation and scheduling system that makes keeping your appointment easy. They know everything there is to know about dental coverages and they are always fair and accurate with estimates with no surprise charges.
The office is very nice with plenty of easy parking off 2^nd street. The entire staff of assistants and hygienists are all so nice and genuinely seem to love what they do where they do it.
If you are looking for a dentist that simply makes the entire dental experience a pleasure for busy families, look no further than Dr Meckes.

I came to Dr. Meckes after I had been kicked off my parents dental insurance because I thought had a painful cavity. I let them know my situation and they were very accommodating: they only took x-​rays of the problem tooth (no charge), they didn’t pressure me to get a cleaning, and they simply fixed the problem.
What I thought was a cavity was actually loose fillings I had put in about 2 years ago. They popped off far too easily during his examination. It appears my old dentist made some short cuts (that many dentists take) which resulted in improperly bonded fillings. Dr. Meckes fixed the problem (the RIGHT way) and showed me pictures/​x-​rays along the way to explain what he was doing and why. He was very friendly and kind and I appreciated his full disclosure of his work.
My tooth feels great and I am so happy to be able to chew on the left AND right side of my mouth again!!! Once I get insurance again, I will absolutely be coming back to dr. Meckes.

I will start with full disclosure here. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Meckes in 1995. He has been a close friend and colleague since we met during our residency at the Loma Linda Veteran’s Hospital. Through the years, we have taken hundreds of hours of continuing education together and enjoyed a great friendship and professional working relationship.
Recently, I needed to have some dental care, more specifically a porcelain onlay. It was the first treatment I had needed in over a decade. I have to say, I was nervous as could be! It is very easy to perform treatment on our patients day by day, but being a patient can be a very scary and humbling experience!
I recognized my symptoms of a cracked tooth syndrome for my lower right molar tooth. I did not like that I could not eat the foods I wanted to eat without having bite pressure sensitivity. I needed help in diagnosing and treating my tooth before it was a much larger problem.
I scheduled an appointment at Dr. Meckes’ office. He and his staff were excellent! Within 5 minutes Mark had made radiographic and photographic images of my tooth. He was able to isolate the crack in my tooth with a simple bite pressure test. He described the problem and discussed with me what he thought my best treatment options were. We chose to have a porcelain onlay made for my tooth.
Shortly after that, he used another cool piece of technology to get my tooth very numb. I had never had received local from this instrument before. It was very gentle and nearly completely pinch free! Dr. Meckes and his assistant, Keri were very good at checking to see that I was adequately numbed and began my treatment. They kept me comfortable and informed throughout the visit. I began to relax, I knew I was in good hands and my treatment went very smoothly.
I had my final restoration placed two weeks later. I no longer have pain to chewing and I am confident going forward that he helped me solve my problem before it was allowed to get any more significant and problematic!
I have many friends in the dental profession and had many choices of doctors and offices to have had my treatment performed with. I am glad I made the drive to Long Beach to see Dr. Meckes. He is truly a caring man and a wonderful professional! You too will be well served by entrusting your oral health to him!

I recently became a patient of Dr. Meckes, but have seen him several times for some heavy dental work. I m beyond happy with him and his staff. They are always friendly and attentive. In fact, I had some dental work done today, and just received a personal call from Dr. Meckes to check in. Fantastic!

Dr. Meckes is the best dentist I have ever visited. His staff is friendly and professional, and Dr. Meckes is incredibly kind. He’s very straightforward and explains everything as he goes along, so you feel secure and comfortable with with the work that is being done. His office is clean, nice, and new, and he is trustworthy and his prices are very reasonable. I will most certainly recommend him to all of my contacts in need of an exceptional dentist!

I got Dr. Meckes name from a fellow yoga student who worked for an orthodontist affiliated with Dr. Meckes office last year and we have been very happy with the recommendation. Dr. Meckes is very friendly as is most of the staff. Kathy is my hygenist and unless you have to have some sort of surgery or x rays taken you may not have to see Dr. Meckes at all when you go in. My husband sees Teri and also likes her a lot.
The office has an island themed décor which is very nice and often has island smelling candles burning, island music on, and each room has a small LCD screen which has scrolling island scenes; much like a screen saver. It’s actually quite relaxing for trip to the dentist.
The only bad thing is initially finding the place. The office staff will tell you it’s on Campo and 2^nd Street, but the Campo sign is very hard to see if you’re going west so it’s easy to miss it. It is indeed on Campo Walk on 2^nd Street, but it’s best to go the next intersection (Ravenna, I think) make a U Turn and then drive by going east on 2^nd.

I don’t know about you guys, but when you have an HMO and are told to pick a doctor or dentist out of a book, it’s FRUSTRATING!
After going through 4 other dentists, I found a great one! Mark Meckes,
His practice is small, as he prefers to spend a little time with his patients. (a rare thing now-​a-​days) The office staff is very friendly and willing to work with you and your insurance!
He is located on Naples Island, 2^nd street in Long Beach.