Dr Mark Steinberg and his staff are exceptional. His office is clean and beautiful. I was put at…read moreease immediately. Dr. Steinberg takes the time to explain the entire procedure and goes above and beyond to ensure a painless, quick and safe treatment. His credentials are impressive, as well as his extensive knowledge and experience. Dr. Steinberg is exactly the kind of professional I choose to treat myself and my family.

Dr. Mark Steinberg and his team are awesome!…read more I am very grateful for the exceptional experience that I had in the removal of my bottom right wisdom tooth. Fortunately, the only tooth extraction experience I had previously was the removal of 2 upper teeth in my teens for the purposes of braces. As well, I have no cavities, so I have only experienced a dentist for routine cleanings. This was my first time visiting with an oral surgeon. However, after a recent visit my normal dentist office it became clear that it would be beneficial for me to remove my bottom right wisdom tooth given that it was crooked and covered by a flap of gum which made cleaning difficult and was becoming problematic. I had no pain. However, we determined that it was a good idea to be proactive especially since I was not longer a "teenager" or in my 20's and the risk for problems would only increase with time. Upon entering Dr. Steinberg's office I was somewhat nervous about the idea of taking out a wisdom tooth given all of the horror stories I read online. Apart from the fact that Dr. Steinberg is an MD as well as a DDS, he is thorough, compassionate and highly competent. He and his team took the time to answer my numerous questions and to make sure I was aware of all my options and risks. Dr. Steinberg first inspected my mouth, then using the newest technology available took a full mouth 3D X-ray to get the complete picture. I had a previous X-ray from my regular dentist. However, it was not a clear and Dr. Steinberg's office took another one at not cost. Again, he then took the time to explain my options. In the end, he extracted my wisdom tooth and any potential infection in the area was scrapped to avoid future problems. I was little anxious about the procedure and concerned with the post surgery pain that others had warned me of in their experience. As it turned out, the procedure was a success. I had zero pain during the procedure and Dr. Steinberg communicated with me throughout the process, so I knew what to expect along the way. In fact, the pain from the procedure more or less subsided after the first 16 hours. He had advised me that I would experience pain and discomfort for the next 36 hours, but it has not lasted that long. Dr. Steinberg provided me with a prescription for Norco, but I only needed to take it once 4 hours after the procedure and since then I have only needed ibuprofen twice which I have mainly used to aid with the inflammation. Ice really helped alot. The next day the office called me to check on my progress. I was touched that they took the time as these days you mainly only get office appointment reminders. A couple days later, I had questions and when I called his office, his team answered all my questions. If you require dental care that may be more complex, Dr. Steinberg is your guy. I strongly recommend this practice without hesitation!

I'm extremely disappointed in this practice. My daughter received her orthodontic work here, and…read morewhile the process was initially smooth, our recent experience has been nothing short of alarming and frustrating. In September 2023, my daughter had a permanent wire retainer placed on both her top and bottom teeth. However, last Wednesday, while eating lunch, the permanent retainer came off in one piece, and she accidentally swallowed the estimated 1.5-inch wire. Panicked, I immediately called the office to ask if they had ever encountered this situation before. The woman who answered the phone said no--which was not at all reassuring--and put me on hold to consult with the doctors. Their advice was to visit the emergency department for an X-ray. What followed was a stressful and exhausting ordeal: three long nights and four days at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago as we monitored the wire's movement to ensure it passed safely. Thankfully, the wire eventually moved to a safe zone, and we were able to take her home. What's most shocking and disappointing is that throughout this entire ordeal, no one from Forest Ortho called to check on her or follow up in any way. To add insult to injury, my 16-year-old--still determined to maintain straight teeth--went back this Wednesday to replace the retainer. However, they wanted to charge us $350 for the replacement wire! For something that was supposed to last years, having it come out in less than three is unacceptable and suggests poor placement. I've spoken with multiple people who agree that this situation was handled poorly and could have been avoided. I expected far more from Forest Ortho, both in terms of the quality of care and their responsiveness to a serious issue like this.

We love Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. Two of our three kids have had braces there…read moreand are seen for dental as well. The staff is always friendly. We are easily able to move appointments around without a penalty. They understand how crazy schedules can be. I would highly recommend Forest.

Dr Mcclenahan is the best. He is friendly, professional and caring. I have been seeing him for…read moreabout 4 years now and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for top care!

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!

great office. everyone was polite and kind. thank you for helping out I've recommended my…read morefamily here

I was referred to Dr. Mark Steinberg by another dentist after a root canal procedure was…read moreunsuccessful. Unfortunately, the tooth could not be saved, it had to be extracted. Being that the extracted tooth is the anchor for a bridge, I was left with an area where there were three teeth before. This left me with option of having one implant with a bridge or two implants. After careful evaluation and consultation with the dentist who is making the crowns, the recommendation was to place two implants where there had been three teeth before. The first part of the procedure involved having bone grafts to build up the jawbone. The grafting turned out excellent. Two weeks ago Dr. Steinberg put in the two implants. In both instances, I had minimal discomfort afterwards, very little swelling in the cheek and am now waiting for three months to pass so that I can have the crowns placed. Dr. Steinberg is a excellent oral surgeon. To me, what sets Dr. Steinberg apart is that he has the experience to recommend the best option, he explain things clearly, he has excellent surgical skills and the follow up of him and his staff is one of the best that I have experienced.

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.

Dr Joe is the very best pediatric dentist you could ever dream of having for your children. I sent…read moremine there when my first was over a year and now 25. My two boys thrived there and have exceptional dental hygiene and zero fear of dentists now as adults because of Dr Joe. He is very professional, kind, warm and we remember the old treasure box and train with fond memories amongst others. We have since moved to Florida, and the boys are now men, but if you live in the area of Lake Forest, or a little beyond, please go and see him..

Dr. Joe to the rescue! Our 19 month old son fell outside…read morebefore bedtime and chipped his top front tooth. We were panicked. We got ahold of Dr. Joe on the phone and he made a house call 15 minutes later to put us at ease--at 8pm on a Friday night! What a relief! It's great to find a dentist who really cares.

The dentist and assistant were not only welcoming, they were patient, knowledgeable, empathetic…read moreand covered all of my treatment plan options. Nice and calming environment.

Dr. Andy has been our dentist for 17 years. He is good with children and adults. Dr. Andy and…read moreoffice staff are very professional and friendly. We have had cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, and bridges done by Dr. Andy. We have been very happy with all the dental work he has done over the past 17 years.