I have a child with special needs. She is extremely sensitive to anything touching her mouth. Just…read morecleaning is a huge sensory challenge for her. Doctor Pollina has skills, equipment, experience and patience to work with kids like her. He explained to her everything what he was about to do. Her biggest fear was needle. Doctor did anesthetic shot with the technique she didn't even notice it. We are very happy about the care she received.

Dr. Pollina was so great with our son. He was kind and knowledgeable. I knew from the moment we…read morewent for our consultation That he was the perfect dentist for our son who had fear of the dentist. He did sedation for him and explained everything in great detail. I was a nervous wreck going in , and he and the staff really assured me everything would be fine. Dr. Even called after hours to check on him! The front staff and everyone involved in our case really helped you feel at ease. When I had feared we didn't get the papers (which I did, but misplaced ) Alma (spelling) really was so quick to resend them right to my email. Thanks you Dr. pollina and staff. You gained a new patient!

In September 2015 My daughter had an adult tooth growing behind her baby tooth. It's a condition…read moreknown as Shark teeth. We brought her to a dentist and were told that the tooth needed to be removed. Ok, that's fine. They also suggested that we do the same with the tooth beside it so we wouldn't have to make another visit. The tooth beside it wasn't loose nor was there an adult tooth behind it showing it's crown yet so we decided not to do that. After X-rays and front bottom tooth removal, the cost was $500.00. I felt the price was pretty ridiculous but I really didn't know any better because I had nothing with which to compare it. We ended up moving to Lake Zurich and took our daughter to Children's Dentistry Group. Four months later and the same situation occurred. and I needed to get my daughters x-rays sent over. This was a bit of a hassle because they only sent one x-Ray scan instead of all of them. That wasn't a big deal but it was something we had to deal with that was a bit annoying. The dentist told us that the remaining bottom front loose tooth had to go and so we agreed. After removal of the tooth at Children's Dentistry Group in Lake Zurich the bill came to $60.00 for the whole visit (granted no X-rays). Not only that, but when we asked about a top loose tooth the doctor said we did not need to do any other work there because it may fall out on it's own if she keeps wiggling it. It's nice to see children's dentistry group not suggesting is affordable, VERY good interacting with our little girls and they don't push unnecessary procedures, rather they are honest and not looking for a fast buck. It's nice they build a relationship rather than trying to skin a client when they have an opportunity. We'll go here until the kids are too big and we will recommend them to everyone! I'll reply to ANY questions and will provide dates/receipt scans! Please message me through this app.

Avoid this practice…read more My three children were patients here for several years and had good experiences with some of the previous dentists they saw. Our recent experience with Dr. Nate was bad enough that we are moving all three elsewhere. My 13-year-old daughter is autistic and has sensory sensitivities and anxiety. These are documented in her chart. She needed two small fillings. I helped her get settled and, at her request, went to the waiting room because we have been gradually working toward more independence during appointments. She knows what to expect and has a comfort level with the dentists and office. I was never told she would be seeing a new dentist. Dr. Nate did not introduce himself, speak with me beforehand, or come out afterward to explain what had been done. My daughter was back in the waiting room within about 20 minutes. Once we got to the car, she told me she had received no local anesthetic. Her words were: "It hurt a lot and I didn't know why." She had never had a filling without numbing. No one told her beforehand that this appointment would be different. She did not understand why she was in pain while it was happening. For an autistic child with documented sensory issues and a strong need to know what is going to happen, that is not a minor communication failure, nor is it, I expect, best practice. When I went back inside to speak with Dr. Nate, he became defensive and blamed me for leaving the room. He insisted he had done everything correctly and said he had made a "judgment call" not to numb her. That completely missed the point. Whether local anesthetic was medically necessary was not the only issue. My daughter had a right to know what was being done to her body before it happened. She should not have been left lying in a dental chair wondering why something suddenly hurt. Dr. Nate then claimed he was doing her a favor by minimizing medication because of another medication she supposedly took and the possibility of interaction. She was not taking that medication. This had been communicated to the practice repeatedly and was confirmed again by staff before the appointment. He then discussed my child's medication in the waiting room, within earshot of other patients. The appointment also left her bite uneven. My daughter told him before leaving that her teeth were no longer touching properly on one side. According to her, his response was, "Interesting," and he sent her home. When I called to have the filling adjusted, office manager Amy told me that because my daughter was uncomfortable seeing Dr. Nate again, we would have to pay for a new exam with another dentist. So after an appointment in which my child experienced unexpected pain, poor communication, and an improperly adjusted filling, the practice's solution was to charge us again if she did not want to return to the same dentist. Amy also advised us to wait a few days to see whether the bite improved. When I asked whether leaving an uneven bite could damage the tooth, she said she could not answer because she was not a dentist. Apparently she was qualified to advise us to wait, but not qualified to explain whether waiting was safe. They also could not offer an after-school appointment to correct the problem, meaning my daughter would have to miss more school or wait until the following week. At that point I requested records for all three children so we could leave the practice. I was cheerfully informed there would be additional charges for that too. Poor communication is one thing. Refusing to acknowledge any mistake, blaming the parent, discussing a child's medical information publicly, and expecting the family to pay an additional exam fee to have another dentist correct the original work is something else entirely. We are done with this practice. I would strongly recommend parents, particularly parents of children with autism, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or other additional needs, look elsewhere.

Dr. Privatsky is simply the best! His gentle approach and expertise made my dental visit a truly…read morepositive experience. I felt completely comfortable and confident in his care. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic dentist!

Dr. Privatsky has provided my family and me quality dental care for years. He and his staff are…read morealways professional, friendly and gentle. Thanks to them my oral health is in great shape and hands!

I went many times to this dental office for cleaning teeth, filling, replacing teeth on implants…read more I will recommend Dr Gail Pokorny, she is wonderful, very good and very gentle. People at the desk very nice.....but I had a little issue over the phone for an appointment, probably a new employee ?

This is a wonderful dental practice. Everyone here is very friendly and professional. I showed up…read morefor my appt a few minutes early and barely sat down when I got called in. Very happy with the dental tech, Rene, who did the cleaning and Dr. Pokorny is the best. It's no nonsense and they make it as enjoyable as possible. I highly recommend!

OMG!!!! This was the BEST dental experience I have EVER had!!! I went in for my first visit as a…read morenew patient with tooth pain. The tooth could not be saved and needed to be extracted. It was honestly painless. They made me and my comfort their first priority. Everyone in the office was so very genuinely nice and caring. I can't say enough good things about Lakeside Dental. After years of searching and unhappy experiences, I have found my "dental home". Thank you Dr. Century and your wonderful team!!!

I have been a patient if Dr. Century fir over 20 years. She and her staff are the quintessential…read moreprofessionals. I've watched her gain experience through the years and is always keeping up with technology. I had three crowns put in today and it was such a positive experience. I highly recommend Lakeside Dental.

I highly recommend cleaning teeth at this dental office every six months. It was so comfortable and…read morethorough. It felt so clean that I felt bad eating food. The experienced technician also recommended procedure and skills to maintain the cleanness. She took so much proud of her job. I also sent my kids under 10 for 6-month cleaning...they enjoyed it too. The dentists are VERY thorough. Dr Bonk is very experienced and easy to talk too. I felt they cared about our teeth a lot more than we do. Thank you!

Always so friendly and accommodating! Dr. Zielisnki is very thorough and informative. Dr. Bonk…read moremakes it a pleasure to go to the dentist (almost!)

I just took my 5 year old son here after a not so great appointment with another dentist office. My…read moreson still had loads of fear left over from the other dentist, and I cannot tell you how much I wish we had gone here first. First and foremost as new patients they were able to get us in right away. The lady who scheduled my appointment was very nice and very understanding from the get go. We arrived with a very unhappy little boy and they told us to just take all of the time we needed to get him acclimated and they weren't kidding. My son was loving their set up with the treehouse/playhouse and the touchscreen games, but when it came time for his visit he had another meltdown. They did everything they could to try to settle him but nothing was working so we had planned a different location of theirs thinking it might do the trick. But after another 30 minutes my kid was calmed enough to try again. And they were so kind to squeeze us in (mind you this was a full hour and a half after our appointment and they were so accepting and kind!!) They went really slow with him and walked him through the whole thing. He's already scheduled for his second appointment and he says he's willing to return!! That's huge. Great staff and inviting, clean, kid friendly atmosphere.

Amie was amazing! She took her time and was very gentle throughout the cleaning. I could really…read moretell she cared about doing a thorough job -- my teeth have never felt this clean! Highly recommend her!

They have an excellent caring practice and they're care quality is high and they will set up a…read more dental plan for you. The office experience was excellent and customer service of the staff and dentist is excellent

Another great appointment at Cary Family Dental. The office staff is kind and quick to check you in…read moreand helpful to schedule appointments at my convenience. I saw Nikki today, she's friendly and kind, she did a great job cleaning my teeth. Had a check up with Dr. Ehellers, also very friendly and informative. Definitely recommend this dental office.

Dr. Parry is kind, patient, funny and very knowledgeable! She also has excellent care when it comes…read moreto children and teens! We are so lucky to have found her. We would give her 10 stars if we could!

I have been going to Dr. Julie for almost 20 years. Even now after I have moved to the city and…read morehave to take the train all the way out to my old stomping ground for a Saturday appointment, I don't mind. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met, let alone a great dentist. She is dilligent, caring and has a great sense of humor. My teeth look fab thanks to her care over the years and I still remain cavity free at 25 years old. If I can help it I will never change dentists - I would recommend her to anyone.

I had visited Peninno Dentistry in 2023. The treatment cost and uncertainty of my teeth had…read morepersuaded me to seek other opinions. The office was quick to ensure fair payment. Fast forward 3 years and I am in a worse boat. I truly look back not only on what I invested in over the three years, and it is a regret I have for not following through with your plans. Dr Chase spent so much time trying to truly FIX my bite and grinding. He eas NOT SELLING services. I apologize from the bottom of my heart for any negativity I shared.

Exceptional Care and Quality…read more I've been coming to this dental office in Barrington for all my cleanings, and I also had a dental implant done here--and I can honestly say the care is top-notch. The quality of work is exceptional, and you really get what you pay for. The entire team is friendly, professional, and it's always easy to schedule appointments. I trust them completely and highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, high-quality dental care.