Cleaning. Very pleasant experience. Efficient and friendly tech. Recommend dental office.read more

As silly as it sounds, I have been afraid of the dentist my entire life. Something about someone…read moredrilling into my teeth doesn't sit right with me... and I know this is a common fear for a lot of people. So believe me when I say that since I have started coming to Lake Forest Dental, I look forward to my dentist appointments. The couple that owns the business are absolutely amazing and care so much about doing what is right for you and making you comfortable while doing it. I had a tooth break and they made an emergency appointment and allowed me to come in the next day which was a Saturday - even though they were closed all weekend. The front desk staff is so welcoming and kind. The assistants are super friendly and make you feel comfortable while you wait. I honestly could not recommend a better dentist, I will come back here for as long as I possibly can!

Ever wonder who does your dentists' dentistry?  I am a  dentist who practiced in Libertyville for…read more25 years, and have Dr. MacNaughton as my dentist.  I am writing this review because I know he is the most quality oriented dentist in Lake/Cook County.  When having restorations done, it is necessary to keep the highest possible work standards to insure quality, long lasting, stable results.  For your benefit, he will use procedures that take more time to produce exceptional quality so you do not have to be concerned about your restoration failing/falling out. I do not ever have a concern about my dental health because I am confident that my restorations are top notch, solid, and will outlive me.  There is a difference in what is considered quality today, but I assure you, Dr. MacNaughton's dentistry is above and beyond the best you have had or you will find.

After going through five crown shaves, two dentists, and finally being told I needed a root…read morecanal... my heart just wasn't at peace . I had a gut feeling something was off, so I decided to trust it--and that decision led me straight to Dr. Showers . The moment I walked in, I felt calm. The staff was so kind and welcoming and the energy in the office just felt different... peaceful, honest, safe. Dr. Showers was everything I didn't know I needed--wise, clear, and genuinely caring. His presence alone felt like a blessing . Instead of jumping into treatment, he walked me through all my options with compassion and knowledge. He even explained the possibility of going the natural route. That moment of honesty gave me clarity and peace of mind ‍. I didn't need the root canal. I saved so much money but more importantly, I felt seen and respected as a patient and a person. That's rare. That's priceless . I've already recommended this place to friends because when something feels this right, you want to share it with the people you care about . Thank you, Dr. Showers, for living up to your name and showering me in blessings And thank you to the entire staff for making me feel at home

MY HEROS! I've lived in Los Angeles for nearly 20 years and have always had bad luck with dentist…read more Every new dentist visit was met with laughter, finger pointing, and bringing colleagues in to show them what they're seeing in my mouth . They would tell me that the Maryland Bridge is outdated. Nobody uses that technology anymore, everybody uses implants now . The west coast is ALL about implants. They'll try to tap into your insecurities to persuade you into changing your mind. It's truly surprising how relentless they are. My bridge came out and no one would offer a solution to what I wanted. It was ALL about what they wanted and how they felt about it. It doesn't matter if I go to Beverly Hills, Encino, Venice, the valley, 5 star ratings and reviews, THEY ALL SUCK! Almost $1000 later, a tore up mouth from the new "stay plate" (that didn't stay in my mouth) made by another new dentist, feeling discourage, upset, and mad over every LA dentists pushing implants that would cost me 10k. I got on a plane from LAX and came here to finally get my teeth fixed by professionals!! I can't thank Dr. Michelle Singapori enough for fixing my HUGE problem! I was out of my network for health insurance but they made it really affordable for me. I paid less out of pocket at Dr Singapori office to fix me, then being in network in LA and paying to see new dentists to help me fix my problem. If I was my insurance I would pay them. Cheaper than seeing every single shady dentist in LA. Thank you Dr Singapori!

As a child and teen I had extensive dental work and prosthetics (born without some key permanent…read moreteeth). Upon moving to Lake Forest I had an acute issue which Dr Fondreist repaired expertly, pointing out some deficiencies in my cleaning regimen and care. His communications are as thorough and accurate as the dental care I've received and the replacement prosthetics he has designed and installed over the past 35+ years. His work is impeccable.

Dr. Fondriest is outstanding! A true artist with cosmetic dentistry. His office is friendly and…read moreprofessional. I highly recommend him!

You will not find friendlier office staff, period. The care and payment plans are laid out with…read morezero hidden surprises. The results are great and my children never complain about going to the ortho. That's a win!

Rock Star Orthodontics…read more Highly recommend Dr. Goshgarian & the great Goshgarian Orthodontics team. As an adult patient, I'm thrilled with my new smile having finished treatment with ceramic braces. Outstanding patient service and support from the Front Desk to the team of techs and of course to Dr. Goshgarian - the happiest orthodontist you will ever meet. Front desk team always fit you in quickly whenever elastics or brackets break in 2 convenient locations -- Lake Forest & Gurnee. We believe in them. My kids both proudly wear their braces too. Fantastic group to trust your family's smiles too. They are the best. #NeverTooOldForGreatSmile #GoshgarianOrthodontics

Dr. Michiels and his staff are great (I've compared many having moved around much until recently)…read more I switched dentists based on reputation for professionalism/skill asking around, and he got me in very quickly on a bone spicule (for a small sliver of bone from extraction years ago protruding from gum) at first appointment during a busy time, and didn't charge for things he could have, very reasonable in explaining candidly and honestly and practically what ought be done relative to cost for many other issues I spoke with him about.

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Terence Michiels and his staff! Our children had a…read morehandful of problems with their teeth and I can atest to the fact that they really are amazing. Doc is a magician. From children to the elderly, he is incredible with every age, and any procedure. Our family has been patients of Dr. Michiels for 20 years. From root canals to bonding, fillings to whitening and even dentures there is little that this practice does NOT do. Doc has a heart of gold and every one of his patients would agree. I would recommend him to everyone I know.

If you have a complex dental situation, DO NOT take chances by seeing Dr. Fondriest. You need to…read moresee a board certified Prosthodontist. https://www.gotoapro.org He is not, but would leave you to believe he is. Even his secretary answered that he was when I initially called and inquired. I had a complex situation involving my front teeth. In summary, he was to make me a new temporary bridge, replacing an old one from another dentist that was not aesthetically done well. There typically is no risk associated with simply doing so. He talked me into this as an interim step while more specialists were seen and a final treatment plan was considered and made. My dental history was complex, which he was thoroughly aware of as we spent a lot of time talking about it in detail, and notes were made. One of the teeth supporting the bridge was very fragile and potentially was going to need extraction after a final plan determined. The tooth had been treated very delicately by previous dentists as to not rupture or crack it which could lead to ugly problems. Dr. Fondriest unimaginably used a drill on the inside of the tooth, rupturing it inside the gum. He remained quiet about it, and continued to work making the new bridge, when done, he advised me to find a Periodontist to get the tooth extracted as soon as possible. It took three weeks to get in to see someone and have that done... in the meantime the fractured tooth was eating away bone inside my gums..and when the extraction was finally done it was not nice and neat.... I was left with an enormous void in my front gums that may never be able to be fixed. ...additionally, when he made the bridge, he used a very risky technique of painting acrylic onto my teeth and gums...... two days later my gums were burning... and layers of my gum tissue was peeling off, and certain vital aesthetic areas did not heal. I called him in a frantic,, and he said I was having a reaction to "the medicine" he used... I said, "you mean the acrylic"...you were "painting" on? He thought I didn't hear him talking to his assistant regarding what they were using. He admitted, "yes". Dr. Fondriest claims to practice Prosthodontics. He should not be using the word Prosthodontics to describe himself. He is not a certified Prosthodontist, he a dentist that chooses to take on "cosmetic" cases. Anything that is complex, he should not touch. Additionally, on numerous occasions, he claimed to be officially "rated". ....after looking into it, he pays to be included in a publication that simply lists Dr's who pay to be included. It's a money making, marketing ploy; https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/top-doctor-awards-deserved-abc-news-investigation/story%3fid=16771628 I'm not sure how I'll come out of this, but it nonetheless is coming with enormous stress, anxiety...and numerous procedures over a long time...and thousands of dollars.. Perhaps by writing this I can prevent this kind of catastrophe from happening to anyone else.

Outstanding dentist. Dr. Fondriest's work is pure perfection. His attention to detail is amazing,…read moreand his staff is friendly and thorough. I would highly recommend him for everything from simple cleanings to crowns. His work is excellent!

Dr. Diment took amazing care of me. She is highly competent, professional, and very caring. I am…read morealways apprehensive about seeing a dentist, but she put me at ease and addressed all my concerns, recommending a very conservative treatment plan. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for dental care!

Who likes going to the dentist? Me!…read more I actually know multiple people from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff that go to Dr. Durrett. He was actually referred to me by my dentist in downtown Chicago because I had no idea where to start when I moved up here. The office is small and compact but that doesn't mean you feel like you're in some old practice. The group has the latest technology -- from digital "x-rays" that instantly pull up to Zoom, the blue-lighting teeth whitening process. His technicians are down to earth, chatty (in a good way) and work quickly. I have had the teeth whitening process and was pleased with the outcome. I've never had a cavity (it's true) so I can't speak to his oral surgeon skills. The office managers will work with your insurance company rather than making you submit the paperwork, which saves me from the hassle! He's an easy recommendation if you're looking for a dentist.

First I want to state that I rarely get sick. I cannot remember the last time I caught a…read morecold/virus. However, 24 hours after having my teeth cleaned/check-up I came down with a cold/virus. Headache/sore throat/congestion etc. I have now had the cold for five days and not happy about it. This is not the first time this has happened, my husband had caught a cold after a visit to Dr. Durrett a while ago. Now he is very careful to only schedule appointments the first hour of the day to minimize contamination. The problem must be that they are not cleaning their instruments enough or the ventilation isn't good. Not happy to have to go through this cold.

I found the business model extremely off putting. My first introduction was to the dental…read morehygienist who then ran the whole appointment from gum assessment, recommendation of add on expensive treatments, further discussion regarding retainer ALL with NO discussion with the doctor. Several times she told about the latest and greatest in their newest technological acquisitions. My husband also experienced the heavy handed up selling by the hygienist and no input by the dentist. Since then we have established care with a fabulous husband/wife DDS team in Lake Forest. The clinical care is personalized and in the hands of the doctors. The hygienist is also very knowledgeable and thorough with no up-selling procedures and bragging comments about the latest acquisitions in state of the art equipment. If you prefer personal and professional dental care with a doctor at the helm and less up sell I would not recommend this practice.

My 78 year old wife went to Lake Forest Smiles for a routine, basic teeth cleaning. She was…read morecharged: $156 for Comprehensive Oral Evaluation; $209 for Intraoral Full Mouth Images; and $163 for Prophylaxis - adult. A grand total of $528! Is this a case of elder abuse? I will let you decid.