1. August J Durso, DDS

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    August J Durso, DDS

    3.5 (10 reviews)
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    Cavity treatment

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Simply Teeth - Daughter's first check up and cleaning.

    Simply Teeth

    4.5(105 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Dr Patel is the absolute best in the business. Not only at dentistry but as a caregiver and total…read morerockstar as a human! He truly cares for his patients and it shows. Also he has an amazing team surrounding him that also gives the best care to the patients. From the moment you walk in they are happy to great you with a smile and make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire visit. What an amazing team. I highly recommend Dr Patel and his team to anyone who is looking for quality dental work at an affordable price.

    I went to this dentist because I had received a card in the mail, saying a special about cleaning…read moreyour teeth and x-rays. After a couple appointments, I asked them about this one tooth that really been bothering me that pain is just crooked and the bottom of my right side mouth immediately they recommended Invisalign. They could recommend a very good plan they said or I could pay cash and give me a nice discount thought about it and then I went ahead. I felt OK this might work so after I paid, they did the fitting and when it was time to insert the Invisalign, I was told I would have to boil these for 22 hours a day OK maybe I should've read more about it but I think the dentist should've gone over all of that with me to make a long story short, I couldn't wear it for a day. I have anxiety. I have seizure disorder and it freaked me out. Tried to get my money back or at least partial but he said I can give you free dental cleaning for the amount of $3859.until it's used up well you can imagine how long that's gonna take and do I really trust him anymore yes, I did file a complaint with my bank, but unfortunately this statute of limitation couldn't do it anymore. Yes, I did call Invisalign and they said it's the dentist who has to reconcile your account yes I did have two mouthguards when they paid for the other one said no it's not part of the plan. You have to pay out-of-pocket call to see what my balance is and no one knew so needless to say I won't go back and I'm sorry that I went there in the first place just because it was a discount on my cleaning and x-rays beware

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    Smile Solutions Dental Center: Kana Yajima, DDS

    Smile Solutions Dental Center: Kana Yajima, DDS

    3.1(38 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I was on a road trip with my family a few weeks ago and had a filling fall out. I had to see…read moresomeone immediately to get it filled. I called the office and the front desk staff was so nice and understanding of my situation and was able to get me in right away. Dr Yajima saw me and fixed me up. I must say, she has been the most genuine, gentle Doctor I have ever come to meet. This office is a true gem and recommend her for your dental needs as she had met mine beyond expectations. I'd like to thank the entire team at Smile Solutions Dental Center!, keep up the wonderful work! I also wanted to comment on the other negative reviews, I'd like to add that everyone has their own opinion and perception based off their personal experience. However, if you never step foot in the office to experience what i have for yourself, you are truly missing out! Very thankful for Dr Yajima and her team!

    TL;DR: Kana Yajima's Smile Solutions Dental Center uses predatory practices and rough, careless…read moretreatment that harms your dental health. I had two bad experiences there, with dismissive care from the dentist and a hygienist who left my gums bleeding badly, seemingly on purpose, plus an expensive deep cleaning recommendation that by no means did I need. I am writing this review after having the worst dental experience of my life. I have never had issues at the dentist other than at Kana Yajima's office. I've now been there twice, and my god was it a mistake going back a second time. My first appointment was last summer, after I came home from college. The front desk staff aren't rude exactly, but they lack any positive facial expression and seem like they just want to get you out the door as fast as possible. Their English isn't the best either, and some of them are quite hard to hear. Kana Yajima herself was just as inconsiderate. During my first visit, she spoke to me once, never asked how I was doing, and spent the rest of the time talking to the hygienist and made me feel like I didn't exist. She spent less time on my teeth than any dentist I've ever had. My first experience with the dental hygienist was awful. I believe it was the same hygienist I had both times, and she is the rudest, most disrespectful person I've ever dealt with. I've had better care and treatment at a McDonald's. It almost seemed like she was untrained, or deliberately harsh on my gums, just to make me look bad in front of my mom by claiming I don't brush my teeth or take care of my gums. That couldn't be further from the truth. I have an optimal dental routine. I use a pressure sensitive electric toothbrush with soft bristles, brush twice a day, use an sls free sensodyne toothpaste, alcohol free mouthwash, and use a water flosser every night. I have no family history of periodontal disease. I'm outright stunned by how one could say I need to take care of my teeth better. Kana Yajima then recommended deep cleaning, which, given my gum health, I had absolutely no need for. Deep cleanings are meant for people with gum pockets greater than 4mm along with other symptoms of periodontitis. My gum pockets are below the 3mm mark and show minimal to no signs of periodontitis. I believe her deep clean recommendation is a predatory practice. I'm not sure if they assumed I was some naive college student who could convince my parents into paying for an expensive procedure I never needed. My visit earlier today was even worse. After the same dental hygienist harshly worked over my lower gums until they bled, I asked to go to the bathroom, but she made me stay so she could finish my upper gum line too. I recall moments when she was just blatantly using the ultrasonic scalers on my gum for seconds to make them bleed. I should have stood up for myself instead of letting her push me through the rest of the cleaning. When I finally got to the bathroom, I already expected some blood. Our gums are full of blood vessels, and mixed with saliva it always looks worse than it usually is. But even accounting for that, there is no reason a routine cleaning should cause that much bleeding. I've been to multiple dentists while moving around the country, and I have never had a service experience this bad in my life. Even when I was younger and my gum health wasn't as good as it is now, I've never had bleeding as bad as I had at Kana Yajima's office. Then, just like last time, the hygienist repeated over and over that I "need to brush my teeth" and "need to floss." She knows exactly what she's doing. How dare she insult me and attempt to make me look like the one in fault to my mom. I believe this office uses predatory practices on patients they think they can take advantage of. They may have seen me as a naive college student who doesn't take her health seriously, but they were wrong, and I'm begging you, please don't let them do this to you too. If your dental insurance covers another dental office near you, please go there instead. And if this happens to be the only office your insurance covers, it still isn't worth what Kana Yajima and her colleagues could do to your dental health. I discussed my issue with my medical student friends at John Hopkins University, and they agree with my views on this issue and condemn Kana Yajima's office. I promise you, as a random person on the internet, I care more about you than Kana Yajima and her employees ever will. To Kana Yajima and her employees, who I know will be seeing this, please choose love for fellow humans over the deadly sin of greed. God bless you.

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    Meena Goel, DDS

    Meena Goel, DDS

    3.7(14 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I brought my elderly mom here. She has dementia and Dr. Goel was kind and sensitive. She explained…read morethings thoroughly and her staff has been with her for years which is always good to see. The office was so clean and everyone was so kind and helpful. Emily and Jenna were amazing. Thank you Avid Dental. We have found a new home for mom.

    I changed my dentist this year after getting married, and I now see Dr. Goel at Avid Dental. My…read morehusband has been seeing her for years and has always raved about how great she is. With medical and dental visits, I find that the visit is always either wonderful or horrible. Hard to have an average experience. It turns out, my husband was right, and Dr. Goel was on the wonderful side. I've been to Avid Dental twice now and each visit has been pleasant, painless, efficient, and comfortable. The staff at Avid always greets me with a smile as soon as I walk in and I've never had to wait more than 3 minutes to be seen. They've been very accommodating any time I've had to reschedule an appointment or change the time last minute. Even better, they take evening appointments on certain days so I don't have to disrupt my work day. The hygienists are skilled and are great about getting me set in the room and taking my x-rays. Dr. Goel is clearly a dentist who knows her stuff. She's very thorough and really takes her time during her examination. You never feel rushed by her and she is always happy to answer any questions you might have. She offers so many services and really went out of her way to help me fix my smile through some filings and whitening treatments to get me ready for my wedding last month. My husband has had a few different types of services from Avid over the years and each one has always gone perfectly smooth. More importantly, Dr. Goel's friendly demeanor helps put you instantly at ease. She remembers you personally and you feel like she truly cares about your well being. This office is perfect for patients of all ages and teeth types - whether you're going just for a standard cleaning or if you need some heavy duty root canals, I would strongly recommend Avid for any dental scenario. The only tough part is making the trek out from downtown to Mt. Prospect (though there is an awesome Thai restaurant near the practice that makes me not really mind the drive at all). My husband works in that area so it's easy for him. But Dr. Goel mentioned she has a downtown location that is just 2 blocks from my office so I will be trying out that one soon.

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