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    2 years ago

    Compassionate service, appointment availability options, sanitary equipment, extremely knowledgeable DDS

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    2 years ago

    Dr. Tapak is the man! Great service, no hassles. He is scheduled a lot, so book ahead of time. Highly recommend!

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    this guy had been my families dentist for 18 years and i have never felt any pain. need i say more??

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    Family Dental Care - New Smile in progress

    Family Dental Care

    3.1(74 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I love this place. They are very straight forward about everything, including giving you pricing…read moreupfront. I'm sitting nice and cozy in the dentist chair right now! Iyad my hygienist is the best. I previously came from an office in Orland that was trying to be some sort of dental spa where I felt like I was being pressured to do unnecessary, overpriced procedures. Oak Lawn Family Dental is no BS, man.

    I had an appointment on December 18, 2025, which I believed was scheduled for a cleaning. When I…read moremade the appointment, the receptionist asked what I was coming in for, and I specifically stated a cleaning since it had been a while. I was also receiving text messages and emails reminding me to come in, which further reinforced that understanding. When I arrived, I still assumed I was there for a cleaning. A staff member took X-rays, explaining they were needed since it had been some time to check for cavities or other issues. After the X-rays, I clearly stated that I was only there for a cleaning and did not want any work done that would not be covered by my dental insurance. I was told this would be checked. I was then informed that Dentis Choi would examine my teeth. I was told I had two cavities, decay, a chipped tooth, and a baby tooth that never grew in something I've known about for years and was previously told did not need treatment if it wasn't causing issues. After sharing this information, the dentist left the room without explaining next steps. I assumed she had stepped out briefly and that my teeth would still be cleaned. Instead, another staff member came in to review a treatment plan. At that point, I expressed that I was confused and reiterated that I had come in for a cleaning. I was then told the hygienists were backed up and that there must have been a miscommunication. I agreed and explained that this process should have been clearly communicated when the appointment was scheduled that an exam and treatment plan discussion would take place before any cleaning. That expectation was never explained. I was then asked to sign a treatment plan for cavity fillings totaling $280. I declined, explaining that I was not comfortable committing to payment when I came in solely for a cleaning and circumstances could change before a return visit. I was told I should sign before the end of the year because the cost could increase with my insurance next year. I thanked her for the information. I returned on December 23, 2025, for my cleaning. Check-in went smoothly, and the front desk staff were friendly. The dental assistant prepped me, and the hygienist introduced herself and explained that she would be cleaning my teeth. During the cleaning, water began dripping down my mouth. Although it was mentioned and briefly addressed, the water continued to drip down my neck and onto my back, leaving the back of my shirt wet for the remainder of the appointment. I understand that some water is normal during a dental cleaning, but I have never experienced that level of dripping. Typically, minor drips are immediately addressed to ensure patient comfort. I was also unsure why the hygienist required an assistant throughout the cleaning, as in my experience hygienists usually perform cleanings independently, with the dentist coming in afterward. At the end of the appointment, the hygienist recommended scheduling a visit to complete the cavity fillings. I explained that my previous interaction with Dentist Choi was unpleasant due to the lack of communication and that I would not feel comfortable having her complete the procedure. Overall, the front desk staff were pleasant, but the lack of clear communication and attention to patient comfort made this a frustrating experience. I requested for my x-rays and files to look for a new dentist.

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    Southwest Dental Center - Dr. Ashok Jhanji is a Dentist serving Hometown, IL.

    Southwest Dental Center

    4.0(4 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Absolutely an amazing place to come for your dental work. Not only will you receive the care you…read moreare looking for you, you will feel like family. The staff and doctor are very helpful and explain everything in detail to you. You will never leave this office with any questions and you know that you are in good hands. I would recommend my friends and family to this office and am looking forward to a continued relationship with this office fo all my dental needs.

    I had a very bad experience with this dentist and would not recommend him to anyone. I had went in…read morefor a consultation and was told the procedure to take care of my dental issues would be over $12,000. I could not afford the 12,000 as was quoted. I applied for a credit card and was approved for $4,000 but had decided at that point not to continue with the procedure. Well, they took the credit card and used it to pay for dentures which I had not and did not approve and when I approached them about it I was told this was protocol, that is absurd I never consented to them to use the credit card for that purpose. I had to take them to small claims court to get this matter resolved. Please do not go to that dentist office for services they are horrible. There are lot of excellent dentists that are available please go to one of them and do not I repeat do not go to that dentist. Very....dissatisfied with this dentist and his office staff.

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