My daughter has been a patient of this office for the past 4+ yrs. All she wanted was her gap in…read moreher front teeth closed! No crooked teeth!! It's utterly ridiculous how long this procedure IS taking!! Endless appointments and long waiting times!! This is the WORST experience I've had dealing with this type of dental work!! I'll never recommend this office to anyone!! SUPER FRUSTRATING!!!

13 years ago when I got my braces taken off here, the technician took a good chunk of the enamel on…read moreone of my teeth along with the bracket. There was a loud popping sound. She said, "Oops!" and didn't say anything else, just paused for a long moment and then kept going about taking off the rest of the brackets. When I asked what happened, she said, "It's okay." At the time I was young, 23, and not especially assertive. Dr. Tahir checked me out and approved and I was on my way. I'd had no idea what had happened until I got home. Today, every time I run my tongue along that second-to-front tooth, I am reminded of this mistake that went unaddressed. This was an expensive set of braces. I wish they had been more honest at the time, because young people don't yet have the tools to advocate for themselves. An office with integrity will be sure to address any mistakes on their part.

Not like I care about this 100th review business, but if I casually continued reviewing you might…read moreall assume that Jewel Osco really meant something to me. So uh I'll let Jewel get my 101st review. Let's move on. First, I'm weird. I was excited to get braces, and not for the obvious reasons. I really thought they looked cool. I didn't care that one day they'd be removed and my once crooked teeth would look presentable. Nope, I liked the process of getting to that point. Being able to choose different colors every month made every appointment seem like Christmas. My teen years, well more specifically 14-17, were pretty special. I embraced every aspect of awkward with pride. I'd only be able to live through these colorfully gawky days once and I made the most out of it. The staff at the office were all very friendly. Dr Grud never had to really do much to my teeth after he put the braces on. His assistants were in charge of rubber band replacement. However, the one time he DID work on my teeth, I bit his finger. I felt pretty bad, and he called me a turkey afterward so we're even now. He was wise to leave the rest of the work to his assistants. I saved this for my 100th review because without this orthodontist, my constant smiling and laughing might have scared off some of the people I can now call friends. Thanks.

I've been seeing Dr. Grud for a few years now. He's very professional and nice and appears…read moreknowledgeable and up to date with the latest developments and practices in dentistry. I get great results. The office is also tidy and hygienic, and the staff is very nice.

Braces Boutique was recommended by a friend as a much lower cost family-operated orthodontic…read morealternative to the other locations in Oak Park. We toured several options and found them to be focused on sales and operated more like a machine churning kids in and out of appointments. Braces Boutique is not like that - it is family run and feels personalized. 3 kids later, I feel compelled to write about our wonderful experience. Dr Paul and team are 100% fabulous and I appreciated his honest approach to potential issues, when appropriate he had a "let's wait and see" attitude rather than jumping to a drastic intervention. His patient approach saved us from needing to pull teeth for kid #1 that the competition had recommended. Very satisfied and we wish the family all the best and success as they continue to grow in Oak Park!

I did my research and thank you to all of you for leaving great reviews, I decided to have a…read moreconsultation here for my daughters braces. We absolutely love the service and the professionalism here. Such a great vibe when you walk in, Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Now my daughter always looks forward to her visits and her transformation is going great. I'm so happy we found this place. Their scheduling is very flexible, and parking is free for the first hour.

I was a patient of Dr Kornak back in 1982. Dr Kornak did fantastic work to an extremely crooked…read moresmile that took 4 years to get straight. Dr. Kornak gave me straight teeth,a beautiful smile, and improved self confidence in myself that has been with me all my life. My teeth stayed straight for 34 years before I needed braces again. I do get new retainers to keep my teeth straight as teeth move and I want straight teeth no matter how old I get. If I still lived in Riverside I would still be his patient. Dr. Kornak is the best! His office staff "Robyn" was the best too.

High tech? Lavish waiting areas? This isn't your office…read more But if you are looking for friendly faces, someone that will explain to you in terms you understand what the problem is, wonderful & accommodating office staff, and affordable prices? This is your Orthrodontist!

Horrible experience with them, they did changes to my teeth and did not consult with me about it, I…read moretold them that I didn't want my teeth lowered and explained to them what I didn't like about the changes they made and they did not want care about what I wanted I paid so much money for nothing they dismissed me from the practice without letting me know anything! Also some of their technicians are really rude one said to me that I was crooked when she was taking my photos very rude and disrespectful made me feel uncomfortable and not welcome.

I just began going here a few months ago. All the employees I have encountered are friendly and…read morehelpful. Dr. Bicknell and Dr. Manika are informative and patient. The office is very clean and inviting and welcoming for both kids and adults.

Novick Orthodontics has been a wonderful experience for our family. The staff is friendly,…read moreorganized, and great with kids. Everything is explained clearly and the office and team are so welcoming. We've always felt well taken care of. Highly recommend!

As an middle aged man whom has never really been serious about oral health, I was referred to…read moreNovick by my dentist. It took some time, but I'm really happy with my results and the way Dr. Novick and her team treated me the entire time. They accommodated me when ever I needed. I'm going to miss them.

such a bad experience , got dentures was told these were just temporaries and I got permanents ,…read morethe doc had a baby and the other day went in to be told I don't get a permanents! WHAT !!!! Why lie !!! I I can't eat with this temporary it always hurts and rubs sad thing is I liked this dentist but turns out she lied about me getting a permanent and now I'm stuck a year later in a temporary crappy denture with 6 rotten teeth ! I trusted this place just to be left unable to eat and in pain

The appointment was in time. The staff was very professional and very courteous…read more Due to medical condition needed to use the restroom mid-procedure they had no issue with the request. Office was clean, organized and quiet

The dentist doesn't have the best tone when speaking with clients. The hygienists are great. Dental…read moreoffice walls were dirty, drywall in lobby was patchy.

I AM blown away by the technology, level of service and ease of scheduling at Shining Smiles. After…read morerelocating, I decided to use reviews as a way to select a new dentist in the area and I couldn't be happier. Upon arrival, I received a warm welcome from the receptionist and within a minute or two, the hygienist took my x-rays and shortly thereafter, the dentist and I discussed my dental history and my teeth were examined. The only difference was there wasn't an option to select the flavor for your polish. All things considered, it was a non issue, as mint flavor is fine by me. The post visit good morning bag was a toothbrush and cup.

best office ever, they are multi specialty so anything you need is there. staff and doctors are…read morefrendly and knowledgeable. definately would recommend

I do not recommend them at all, first they do not let you enter with your child to the appointment,…read moresecond my son was the first two dates all very well, no cavities, nothing, at the third date he already has cavities in all the teeth, very strange. Then they made fillings and after two appointments, a tooth was infected, and when I went, I sent him an anti-viotico, he then says that two teeth were infected and removed. Next alarm to not continue is that it was and that I advance the caries record that according to clean and cover. He tells me we have to make rutcanal and crowns. I said no more, I went to another dentist and it turns out that he did the job wrong and that is why it hurt his tooth because I took more than I had to, and on the other tooth I left him half open and he had cavities inside the amalgam. It's very sad that he plays with the dental health of children like that.

I had such a great experience at this dental office! The space is super clean and everything feels…read morevery professional, but still warm and welcoming. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful, which makes a big difference. I really liked the woman who cleaned my teeth--she was gentle, thorough, and made me feel completely comfortable. Dr. Brucci does beautiful work, and I couldn't be happier with my results. I'm so glad I found this dentist and would absolutely recommend them.

HEED THIS WARNING: PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO ALL NEGATIVE REVIEWS ABOUT THIS LOCATION!…read more I am appalled, disgusted, and beyond disappointed by my experience at this establishment. From the very first interaction, it became painfully clear that this office operates with an abject disregard for customer service, respect, or basic human decency--especially toward African Americans. Let's start with the financial department, which is nothing short of a disgrace. The individual in charge of this area was shockingly rude, cold, and utterly devoid of the professionalism expected in any service-oriented business. It's one thing to prioritize payment--it's quite another to treat paying customers as though they are nuisances. The blatant lack of courtesy I experienced was not only unacceptable but offensive. The first time I visited, I begrudgingly chalked up the dismissive treatment to the fact that it was an emergency visit. However, the second visit erased any doubts I had about the systemic issues at this office. This time, I came prepared with insurance, yet I was still made to feel as though I was asking for charity. I waited for an unconscionable 90 minutes past my appointment time without a single word of explanation. When I sought clarity, I was met with dismissiveness so cutting that I left the office without even being asked if I wanted to reschedule. There wasn't an apology, a shred of empathy, or even the most basic pleasantry of "Have a nice day." It was clear they didn't want my business--and after this, they certainly won't have it. And let me be frank: this office is NOT welcoming to Black clients. Every non-Black patient who walked in seemed surprised, if not visibly uncomfortable, by my presence. The message was loud and clear: I didn't belong there. Their treatment only confirmed my suspicion. The discomfort I felt was palpable, and no one--not the staff, not the other patrons--made any effort to ease it. This is a disgraceful way to run a business in 2024, and it should be called out for what it is: discrimination. To the receptionist team--if you can even call them that--your behavior was deplorable. One individual attempted to force a façade of politeness, but I've lived long enough to recognize insincerity when I see it. You cannot cover up disdain with half-hearted niceties. The only redeeming factor in my entire experience was the dentist who assisted me on my first visit. She was kind and professional. But let me be clear: no amount of kindness in the back office can compensate for outright hostility and mistreatment at the front. I am an educated, discerning professional, and I demand better. This establishment's behavior is unacceptable on every level, and they should be ashamed to operate with such blatant disregard for Black customers. Losing my business is not just a loss of one client; it is a warning to countless others to stay far away. To the management, you have failed. I would like to hear directly from you as to why this is the standard of service you think is acceptable, especially for Black patrons. To anyone reading this review: spare yourself the anger, disappointment, and indignity I experienced. Take your business elsewhere, where you will be treated with the respect you deserve.