*UPDATE! I got my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Patel today, and although I was dreading it, it was overall a really great experience (as good as extracting teeth can be, hah). My biggest fear wasn't necessarily the procedure itself, but the numbing beforehand (I have a phobia of not feeling pain, weird, I know). Dr. Patel was incredibly understanding and talked to me through the entire numbing process and procedure itself. He explained where he was numbing and why, and what areas it might affect. It was very calming. The procedure was so fast, and I felt nothing during it. I'm 32 now, and I've waited so long to have my wisdom teeth removed out of fear. I'm glad I just did it already. *ORIGINAL REVIEW (Which I don't want to change!) I've been coming to this office for almost 10 years now. Prior to that I dreaded going to the dentist but Caring Smiles is wonderful. The staff and doctor are super personable and really do invest in each patient as an individual. They are tech friendly with reminders, scheduling, billing, and have very nice, new equipment. I don't think I've ever waited more than 10 mins for room placement or to see the doctor. Since I've started coming I have recommended everyone that is in the market for a great dentist. Their office is conveniently located with tons of parking and has great ambiance. You can even email for an appt, which I love because I hate talking on the phone. Highly Recommend! read more

OFFICE Needed a new dental place and this one was next to a vet I visit. It initially seemed pretty decent... front impression was professional and efficient. EQUIPMENT Modern and supposedly equipped with cutting edge services... like 3D printers and a panoramic scan x-ray to detect fractures like an endontist... but didnt experience any of these firsthand. EXPERIENCE Hygienist seem good but the dentist seems very into upselling non-insurance services and it was an meh experience overall... I got referred out for perio services and then called back for a cleaning... then told about not being in network for insurance next year... not sure if thats accurate but there are plenty of dentists with great ratings that take Cigna so... my journey continues along with a digital copy of my files and xrays. P.S. ZocDoc has a lot more research info and practioners than Google and Yelp where you can filter for in-network providers. read more

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Dr. Patel and his team live up to the name caring smiles. From the first visit, it was clear their focus is on making sure patients feel comfortable, informed, and truly cared for. I found a dental office I can trust for the long term. Highly recommend. read more

Caring Smiles Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Let's start by saying I was born into a family with bad teeth, I went from dentist to dentist with bad luck and feeling like everyone was just out to get my money and everytime I would end up switching, until I met caring smiles dental! I love this place! From the front desk staff to the back everyone is soo nice and caring and helpful! My check in is easy and quick they are knowledgeable about my insurance and my bills. My hygienist Dee is so good at what she does! Even got me in for cleaning every 6months to keep me from getting cavities! Dr Patel is amazing! He worked with me to be able to afford the work I needed on my teeth and also to be able to hit my goal of getting braces!! I never throught I'd hit this point!! Now I'm 6 months in and cant believe the difference that it has made! He told me it wasn't just cosmetic that it would save me money in dental work as well! And wouldn't you be surprised he was very right!! I will recommend them to everyone! I went from hating my smile to absolutely loving it! Thanks to caring smiles dental! read more

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When faced with a cracked crown and an abundance of anxiety from a past dentist, Caring Smiles not only scheduled me same day, they paid special attention to my needs. Dr. Ankur Patel and his staff took extra time and precautions for a painless numbing experience. I could feel my anxiety melt away, and that's no easy feat. Even with a busy day, he spent extra time answering all my questions in full. The office is updated, very clean, and has the latest technology that reduced two appointment to one. From reception to hygienists, it's clear Dr. Ankur Patel has created a positive workplace culture which is undoubtedly felt at the patient level. Although, I don't want his schedule to fill up, as someone with dental anxiety, I can't gate keep this treasure: Caring Smiles Dental, 1453 Palatine Road, Hoffman Estates, near Barrington, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg. read more

Excellent service and friendly staff. Going to the dentist is never fun, but Dr Patel and his staff go the extra mile to provide comfort, as much as possible. Best dentist in the area, without a doubt. read more

Dr. Patel and his staff have definitely earned my complete trust over the years. They always take exceptional care of my teeth and always make sure I am comfortable. read more

Originally I made an appointment with Dr. Patel because my previous dentist moved out of state and Dr. Patel's location is very convenient for me. Then I checked Yelp to see what kinds of reviews he has already received and then I found out my friend/neighbor is also already seeing him! So I decided it was time to check it out for myself. The front office staff are very pleasant, helpful, professional and kind. Also great at explaining insurance coverage! I was slightly sore after my cleaning. The dental hygienist was very kind and also professional, she gave me a great tip for the soreness I experienced: try gargling with sea salt and it works very, very well. So the dental assistant I had again, was very professional, kind, very well mannered - although it seemed as though she wasn't extremely comfortable using the cleaning tools as they were very clumsy in her hand and the tools often hit my teeth, when the paste went on, the paste went flying everywhere, on my bib, my face, my hair. It seemed like either it was the wrong tool or she may have been a little new at it. When I finally met Dr. Patel, he gave me incredibly detailed informing on my teeth and showed me in the screen very clearly so that I would understand. He is extremely patient and very very kind with a very soft touch so no worries about pain whatsoever! He is extremely knowledgable with state-of-the-art equipment but he's not happy until you are completely comfortable and understanding any issues! He has even more wonderful technical, beautiful equipment in the back. Very clean, very kind, very knowledgeable, and pay very close attention to all patients! That said, I'm concerned that he wanted to perform work on one tooth that was unnecessary. He said an old filling fell out and needed to be re-filled. I had no pain in that tooth whatsoever. After considering all that he had to say, I became very uncomfortable because he talked so much and increasingly trying to show the capabilities of his staff and technology almost to the point that it felt like he was trying to convince himself and me. He seemed to try too hard. Additionally, Dr. Patel, outsourced the anaesthesiologist and then we had to schedule time that not only worked for the outsourced staff but for Dr. Patel and myself. I decided that this wasn't a good fit for me. When a dentist feels a need to constantly talk about his accomplishments and abilities, even long after I scheduled a follow up appointment; it felt again, as if he was trying too hard. I did not return. Now, more than a year after I decided against utilising his skill set, I still have not had a need to "repair" the tooth he so adamantly wanted to fix. Dr. Patel and his staff are all very kind and helpful, If not a bit overbearing with even a whiff of desperation. Hopefully your experience will surpass. Best of luck to you. read more

I liked everything in this office. Front desk guys are super friendly and helpful. Doctor Patel is very nice and gives time to discuss every concern you have. read more

I had several x-rays done by this dr. He called shadows cavities and claimed I had 28 teeth to flll. I took these x-rays elsewhere after he got away with drilling and filling a bunch of teeth and charging for a teeth-cleaning. My new dentist looked at the x-rays and was like these are shadows, and you have no decay in these areas. I was livid. The teeth that were filled have caused me so much pain since and he even made a prediction I could have a root canal. I am like "sure I am going to have one, not here:!. My new dentist was able to head off the root canal in that tooth that was drilled so deeply. Thank G-d! Just because the office is awesome, and he is a great salesmen, beware! He will sell you services you do not need and he doesn't promote teeth healing. If his assistant hadn't mentioned my upper teeth looked great behind Dr. Patels back, I would have had all of them unnecessarily filled too. He wanted to sedate me to fill the uppers and when I asked my new dentist about the gazillion cavities, she said there wasn't anything but staining and shadows. I would have had a plastic mouth of pain. I appreciate his assistants honesty and he seemed to have my back. When I backed out of the 28 cavities, he filled 7 and then charged me over $2100 of my insurance and also forced us to take out a care credit card to put another $300 on it. I mean this is absolute robbery. They kept changing the prices on me while I was there! I still have no idea how much a filling is and why I was charged $500 for a teethcleaning! He also gave me double sedation which sent my heart rate into a dither and I had a panic attack in the chair. It was way over-dosage! He also tested out his new equipment on relatives and the work is awful! read more

Dr. Patel and the entire crew at Caring Smiles Dental are top notch. I've never experienced better dental care and have never felt so at ease during a dental exam and filling procedure. Dr. Patel uses high end cutting edge technology to keep his patients comfortable and educated throughout their entire procedure! Our whole family uses Caring Smiles and we will definitely be back and are telling all of our friends to do the same! read more

I have a great experience each visit. The staff is very personable and friendly. The Dr. Ankur Patel is a great dentist. One morning I had woken up and the back of my teeth were very sore and sensitive to cold water air and everything. I called the Dentist to see if there was any chance they can squeeze me in that week and they asked me to come over right away if I'm able to. I went to the Dentist and Dr. Patel saved many of my teeth from getting a crown mold. Also saved me the time and money from going to a specialist. I would recommend this Dentist to everyone! Thank you! read more

Dr. Patel and his staff are amazing. I felt very relaxed and comfortable in the office while my teeth were being cleaned and fixed. Dr. Patel uses state of the art instrumentation to perform the work needed on one's mouth. I would highly recommend Caring Smiles and Dr. Patel. read more

I don't know where to start. Been here about a year and a half ago for a few fillings always friendly staff and able to get an appointment quickly! Dr. Patel is a cool dude, very customer oriented and always trying to do the best work possible. Had an old filling on my front tooth and he rebuilt the whole thing, the man's an artist! He really took his time and now i have a great smile again! Thanks Again to Dr. Patel and all the staff you guys rock!!! read more

Dr. Patel and his entire staff are really great. I had not been to a dentist for almost 25 years due to extreme fear and anxiety. I was able to speak to Dr. Patel before I even had made an appointment! To me that showed that he really cared for me as a person not just a client. I wanted him to know what my fears were and I wanted to know how I was going to be treated at his office. I have had 3 appointments totaling over 5 hours and I have to say I am very pleased with my care and the work that has been done . I have more appointments coming up and I will not be afraid. My fear level is way down, the first visit I was at a fear level 10+. Dr. Patel is very gentle and explains everything that will be done, the office is comfortable and everything is state of the art! I needed 2 crowns and they were able to make them for me during my appointment, no need for temporary crowns!! I can not say enough good things about his staff, they are the best. I look forward to my upcoming appointments and I highly recommend Caring Smiles Dental and Dr. Patel. read more

Dr. Patel and his team are awesome! I feel like family when I am there. They are so kind and make you feel very comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Patel is Great. I originally found Caring Smiles Dental while working in Barrington. It was easy to get an appointment that day for a toothache. I now live and work a little over an hour away and still choose to use Caring Smiles Dental as my primary Dentist. Dr Patel and his staff are nice and gentle and he uses the newest technology. He will fully go over all your treatment options and then a member of his staff comes in with an iPad to show you the cost of each treatment with your insurance to make sure there are no surprises. I absolutely love his machine that makes your permanent crown right in the office so it lets you get everything done in one visit!! I have been going to Dr. Patel for a few years now and tell all my friends and family to try him out they will not be disappointed. Great dental work at fair prices in a high tech comfortable a nice touch that the Dr. calls to check up on you the next day. read more

Dr Patel is an amazing dentist! I made an appt bc I haven't been to a dentist in over a year. Dr. Patel found a cavity my old dentist missed and did a deep cleaning. The visit was completely painless and easy. Dr. Patel is very knowledgable and explains everything as he goes along. They have a tv in the exam room so you could see your X-rays on the screen right after they take them. I haven't had as pleasant as a dentist visit as this since ever. I made my 6 mth cleaning appt and am looking forward to going back. read more

Best dentist my kids or myself have been to. It's a one stop shop for sure. From cleaning to braces. Love them all!

Dr. Patel and his staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate the way Dr. Patel explains everything that is going on and what he is doing. They do a great job of making me feel like not "just another patient" and providing a very personalized experience. I highly recommend!!! read more

Love this place. To start off the office is very clean and modern. The doctor explains the appointments in detail and is very knowledgable. They are up with all the newest technology ex: digital X-Rays , oral cancer screening etc. The office has great systems in place, the appointments run very smooth every time. Staff is very friendly. He gives financial options that are helpful . You can tell he is passionate and cares about his work and patients. Highly recommend ! read more

This office is very nice and professional! The staff are friendly and show a genuine concern for the patients. I had a great experience! Dr. Patel was very knowledgeable and personable as well! He did a great job. read more