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    Chicago Smiles

    4.6 (108 reviews)
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    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    State of the Art Equipment!!
    Ali B.

    I came to Chicago on business and damaged my tooth, I was able to call Chicago Smiles for an emergency appointment and they made time to accommodate. Upon entering the office I was immediatly impressed with the layout, the decor and the professionalism of the staff. I was greeted very warmly, already had ally paperwork completely filled out because their website allows you to print and fill out prior to your visit and sat down for work immediately. During my visit I asked about other cosmetic and noticed they had equipment I have never seen before. I immediately got on Google and found out that they had the most up to date and state of the art laser whitening system in the market. I asked the question, I extended my appointment and had the whitening done. I couldn't be more happy with my experience and I am looking forward to returning for any of my cosmetic needs as I am in Chicago for business once a month. Definitely one of the fanciest dental offices I have seen in years and would recommend this place to anyone.

    I went to Chicago smiles today and I'm getting close to finalizing my treatment.  I'm already happy with the results.  Wow!
    Sam A.

    Going to the dentist couldn't be made any easier. I've been going Chicago Smiles (Dr. Santucci) for years, he and his staff have always made if seamless. I've gotten from implants to my Invisalign's done with him and I'm happy with all my results. I've referred friends and family over the years to Chicago Smiles and I will continue to do so because everyone of them are happy with their results. Dr. Santucci you rock

    Waiting for my crown
    Ximena D.

    Had some work fixed from my last dentist here. I actually met both doctors and both are very cool and professional! Their fees for my procedure were very reasonable. The office is super high tech and very clean :). They don't validate parking so this sucks because I commute in but I guess this is downtown Chicago. Definitely recommend this place

    AFTER Invisalign w 1 bonded tooth (left side)
    Annie B.

    I met Dr. Santucci in 2014 for an X-ray and cleaning after not seeing any dentist since 2010! The staff was great as was he-- especially when he delivered the results of my exam. I had 16 cavities and severe gum recession, in addition--I needed a root canal and a crown. Needless to say, after that....I spent a lot of time in his office with him and his amazing staff. Procedures that terrified me and the thought of how long and how much all this work would take was very overwhelming. Everyone at Chicago Smiles was incredibly kind to me from the receptionist (Dave at the time) to the hygienists. This was no easy endeavor, w the amount of recession I had-- almost all my cavities were on my roots. It's now 2018 and I have never had an issue or a new cavity since! In addition I have the same crown which was expertly matched to my natural color. He had all the most innovative and up to date equipment, I was never in pain, not even w the nova cane shot. 2 years later, I decided to get Invisalign and there was no other Dr. or office that I would even consider. My teeth are my most prominent and they were my absolute worst feature, I was incredibly self conscious of them. After 9 months of Invisalign they are now my best feature and I always get compliments! He straightened them, shaved a bit off my two front teeth and canines. He also had my incisors bonded to square off the shape. It's the best smile make over I have ever seen! I was in his office once every 2 weeks during the process and he and his staff were always lovely. I've since sent him 4 referrals and all sing his praises!

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    7 years ago

    Just do not go there. All they want is your money. I will soon update the review and tell you all about it.

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    Everyone there is nice and great ! I have a long way to go to fix my teeth but I'm glad I've come here to do it.

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    Always professional, comfortable, and quality service provided. Highly reccommended!

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    Setting appointments is easy, quick and Dave is always super flexible about working around your schedule.

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    Brighter Dental of Old Town

    Brighter Dental of Old Town

    4.8(160 reviews)
    1.8 miOld Town, Near North Side

    I went to Brighter Dental of Old Town for a temporary crown after my previous crown cracked and…read morefell out. Before the appointment, Seida repeatedly assured me the office would submit a pre-estimate to insurance and only charge me my patient responsibility amount. After multiple calls with my insurance company, it was discovered Brighter Dental had been faxing the paperwork to the wrong number. The issue was finally corrected during a conference call with insurance and the office. Despite the pre-estimate being approved before my appointment, I was told by Seida and Luca that I had to pay the full amount upfront or they would not proceed. Seida claimed no memory of the aforementioned conference call, and I had no choice but to pay or remain untreated and in pain. At my follow-up appointment, insurance had already paid the claim electronically, but the office delayed reimbursing the overpayment and gave conflicting timelines for a refund. They also refused to refund the original credit card and insisted on mailing a check instead. After repeated vague promises and no reimbursement, I was forced to dispute the charge with my credit card company. Due to their refusal to honor the insurance allowed amounts, I overpaid by several hundred dollars. I later received a threatening letter accusing me of fraud because of the charge dispute, even though the office had still not refunded the overpayment at the time of the dispute. This was a disturbing experience.

    I was happy to find this dental office near my home and I was hoping that it will become my…read morepermanent dentist. Unfortunately my last visit was very disappointing. First Dr. Karnaukh didn't measure my gums to monitor my gum recession and from my previous visit she should've made a note that my gums need to be measured on every visit because I have a significant damage to the structure of my teeth and gum recession as a result of a botched orthodontic treatment done a few years ago. She referred me to a physical therapy for my TMJ and difficulty swallowing but when I called the clinic they told me that based on my symptoms none of their doctors feel comfortable taking my case. Then the cleaning done by the hygienist was a complete joke because she didn't use the machine but she was scrubbing manually and that took forever to have my teeth cleaned. Lastly, they billed only the exam under Dr. Karnaukh's name and the cleaning was billed to my insurance under the name of Dr. Nouneh. I have never seen dr. Nouneh in my life so I don't know what kind of insurance frauds they do there and why they billed my cleaning under a doctor who has never seen me. I called my insurance company and they told me that I have to make them correct this and bill the cleaning under the name of the doctor who did the exam but the manager of Brighter Dental refused and she only offered to remove the balance I owed due to dr. Nouneh not being in network with my insurance. I don't recommend this dental office and unfortunately I have to be on the look for a new dentist again due to the unethical and fraudulent business practices done in this office.

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    Lincoln Park Dental Studio - Here's our entrance.

    Lincoln Park Dental Studio

    4.1(29 reviews)
    3.4 miLincoln Park

    Dr. Flak is wonderful!!! He is knowledgeable, understanding and empathetic!!! He always answers all…read moreof my questions and he tells me the pros and cons of any procedures that I might be having. He also is very personable and reassuring which is a big plus since I used to get nervous going to dental appointments. His staff is great too. I have had Rrze as my dental hygienist and she's very good. The front office staff, Julie and Serena, are always pleasant and helpful. You can tell by my review that I highly recommend Dr. Flak and his staff. I feel fortunate to have Dr. Flak as my dentist and I highly recommend him to all of my friends.

    I am so disappointed, I hate to write this review but I've been coming to Dr. Flak for years and…read morehave always raved about him and his team. But on my last three visits I have noticed a change. None of the original hygienists are there anymore. The two that I have had in the last few visits were not friendly, and on my most recent visit two weeks ago the hygienist was very abrupt and I told her to be gentler when she was doing the flossing but she just brushed it off. Every single time in the last 20 years that I have been in for my six month cleaning, Dr. Flak has come in to do an exam. This last time he didn't and he was there because I saw him in the next exam room. When I asked the hygienist if Dr. Flak was going to come in and do an exam she said "no, he'll do that next time in September". It looks like I'm going to have to find another dentist. I even called their office the next day to voice my concerns but they never returned my call.

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    Old Town Dental Care - My favorite dentist ever!!

    Old Town Dental Care

    4.5(97 reviews)
    2.0 miOld Town, Near North Side

    I've been going to Dr.Tabhaz for years and he excellent; however, as others have mentioned in their…read morereviews, I'll be going elsewhere because of his terribly rude and sour receptionist. Recently, I called to make an appointment to have a veneer glued back on and for a routine cleaning. The first thing she did was ask me if I had been in before. When I said yes, for years, she immediately asked if had insurance; She simply could have looked at my records and asked me if anything has changed since my last appointment. She then proceeded to try to schedule a complete exam with x-rays before doing anything else. I told her the priority was obviously my missing veneer since there's a gaping hole in the front of my mouth. She said that it couldn't be done without an exam first as they had no idea what it would entail. I told her that it's a simple procedure and I've had it done many times before. She insisted that I had to pay for an exam first. Anyway, the way she hassled me was uncalled for and a bit confusing considering my straightforward request. To be clear, Sam is a great dentist, but life's too short to deal with nasty people.

    I have been with Dr. Tahbaz since I was little and I just got my first cavity (that i can remember)…read moreat 24. He fixed it up right away and it was painless! It was a big cavity and I almost needed a root canal if he didn't fix it soon. Most dentists would have just waited till the root canal but he was able to stop it before it got to that point!

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    Chicago Dental Studio - clean and modern dental office

    Chicago Dental Studio

    4.4(13 reviews)
    3.4 miDePaul, Lincoln Park
    Available by appointment
    Luxury

    I came in for a routine cleaning and mentioned TMJ symptoms. What followed was one of the most…read moreirresponsible medical experiences I've had. Before any physical examination or proper diagnosis, a staff member came in and quoted me $1,600 for Botox injections. When I pushed back, another person came in to push the same recommendation. At no point had anyone touched or examined my jaw. When the actual specialist finally saw me, he recommended Invisalign as the only real solution at nearly $6,000. This is not standard diagnostic practice for TMJ. Even though Dr. Hoffman said he was 90% sure it would correct my TMJ. Botox and Invisalign are not minor suggestions. Botox is an injectable neurotoxin with real risks including muscle atrophy, asymmetry, difficulty chewing, and unpredictable results. Invisalign is an irreversible commitment that permanently changes your bite. Recommending both within minutes of meeting a patient, without a single hands-on evaluation, felt dangerous and negligent. I sought two independent second opinions. Both providers told me Invisalign was completely unnecessary for my condition. A dentist I recently saw also noted my masseter muscles are very small -- which makes the Botox recommendation even more alarming, as Botox is typically indicated for overdeveloped muscles. People suffering from TMJ are often in pain, vulnerable, and desperate for answers. They deserve an honest and thorough evaluation -- not an immediate $7,600 upsell of unnecessary and potentially harmful procedures. I'm grateful I trusted my gut and walked out.

    For decades I've been going to the same old family dentist. Implants kept on falling out, teeth…read morewere constantly in some sort of crises. Finally I said enough and decided to search for the best dentist in Chicago, thats when I found Dr. Hoffman. I'd love to say just in time, but unfortunately a little too late. Dr. Hoffman was able to repair (Permanently!) the damage my dentist has done over the decades and brought me back to life! Literally could barely eat solids before and now I'm chomping on apples all day. You get what you pay for, and your teeth is no place to cheap out! Trust me, do it right the first time and see Dr. Hoffman. I deeply regret not finding him sooner. The technology and the level of service is second to none! Not to mention he's and his staff are some of the warmest, friendliest people around. Well worth at least getting an opinion here. He wopn't make you do things you don't need, but will let you know if you're in trouble and need something done asap. Probabl;y saved me from getting a full mouth of implants at my tender age of 46 when I met him. Forever grateful!

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