I have only had great experiences with Brighter Dental of Old Town! Their staff and dentists are…read morealways so friendly and helpful and really go above and beyond in making sure you are taken care of and have everything you need. I'd recommend them to anyone new to old town area or Chicago in general and looking for a new dentist!

I went to Brighter Dental of Old Town for a temporary crown after my previous crown cracked and…read morefell out. Before the appointment, Seida repeatedly assured me the office would submit a pre-estimate to insurance and only charge me my patient responsibility amount. After multiple calls with my insurance company, it was discovered Brighter Dental had been faxing the paperwork to the wrong number. The issue was finally corrected during a conference call with insurance and the office. Despite the pre-estimate being approved before my appointment, I was told by Seida and Luca that I had to pay the full amount upfront or they would not proceed. Seida claimed no memory of the aforementioned conference call, and I had no choice but to pay or remain untreated and in pain. At my follow-up appointment, insurance had already paid the claim electronically, but the office delayed reimbursing the overpayment and gave conflicting timelines for a refund. They also refused to refund the original credit card and insisted on mailing a check instead. After repeated vague promises and no reimbursement, I was forced to dispute the charge with my credit card company. Due to their refusal to honor the insurance allowed amounts, I overpaid by several hundred dollars. I later received a threatening letter accusing me of fraud because of the charge dispute, even though the office had still not refunded the overpayment at the time of the dispute. This was a disturbing experience.

Highly recommend Dr. Luan and Millennium Periodontics of Wicker Park! I had the absolute best…read moreexperience here, from scheduling to surgery to post-op, my whole experience was smooth and perfect. Dr. Luan is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and kind. Crystal is so sweet and I can tell she genuinely cares so much about patients' comfort and experience. The office is very clean and comfortable, and everyone is so welcoming! I love that I am always greeted with a smile. I recommend all my friends and family come here!

Dr. Gadia and her team are absolutely incredible! I met them in the midst of a severe dental…read moreemergency and Dr. Gadia was so kind and compassionate. She fit me in to her busy schedule, held my hand as I cried, talked me through the long road of surgeries and recovery ahead of me in detail with demonstrative aids, and has done 2 of my 4 surgeries to date. It has been the hardest year of my life but I'm so grateful for Dr. Gadia and her team. At least I know I am in the most capable hands now with an excellent support system. Dr. Gadia isn't just a brilliant surgeon, she has a heart of gold. I'm so lucky my amazing dentist recruited her to my treatment team.

I'm Very satisfied she's a great doctor and very personable, knowledgeable, and compassionate…read more -C.

After months of searching for a top periodontist in the Chicagoland area I am so glad I found Dr…read more Cabrera. His impressive educational background and the top-rated reviews from his services were what finalized my decision. I have had a fairly long history of dental phobia and different experiences and I have gone through a handful of dentists/specialists in the past few years because I have never felt like I have been given an individualized treatment plan. So this was extremely important for me when seeking a perio. I was super nervous going into my consultation with Dr. Cabrera but he immediately made me feel at ease. He has the most delicate bedside manner and professionalism that I've ever experienced with a doctor in any background. He was very open to listening to me without ever making me feel uncomfortable and he was very direct and at the same time gentle with his prognosis and outlook. For the first time I felt like I was being listened to and felt my treatment plan was specialized and unique to my situation. His one on one care is extremely important and I am grateful I have finally found the service I've been seeking all these years. Ps- their office has beautiful views and is super modern

Dee and Sanaa handled my cleaning and exam and consultation for other procedures. They were amazing…read moreand super friendly! Cant wait to see them again in the future! Care quality is a 11/10

We were patients of Downtown Dental for 7 years and toward the end, it was a joke:…read more - Constant dentist/dental hygienist turnover - Constant upselling and non-stop texts to book appointments - My husband's permanent retainer that they bonded and broke within a week. After they replaced it, it cracked again within a week. After a 2nd bonding, it fell off. They never referred him to an orthodontist. The quality nosedived after the practice was sold to a private equity firm. Thanks, private equity, for ruining a perfectly good dental practice!

AMANDA DID THE MOST AMAZING JOB! SHE IS INCREDIBLE! Dr. G and her team work seamlessly together to…read moremake the experience as comfortable as possible. It's very clear that they are trying to set up their patients for ongoing success and that they really care. Would highly recommend!! Good job Amanda.

Yeah yeah another 5 star review. I can't believe I I've been a patient of Dr Gargiulo for over 16…read moreyears. When I first met Dr Gargiulo my mouth was in bad shape. Together we made a plan to restore my gums,bone grafts, and implants. I now get my teeth cleaned every 3 months. As for the Dr and staff I am never disappointed in her work. She is very rarely running behind and her hygienists are thorough and professional. The receptionists always greet you with a smile and they never ignore you. Dr Gargioulo takes pride in her work and is always up to date with the newest equipment. When I visit I am never scared or worried. The Dr will be straight with me and offer options as well. Everyone she has referred for work she doesn't perform (root canal example) have been just as professional and understanding of my anxiety of seeing the dentist I can go on and on about how much I appreciate this office but I'm sure you know by now I won't go anywhere else'. would refer anyone complaining about their dentist or Periodontist.

Dr. Politis has helped me tremendously over last few years regarding some periodontal issues…read more He is professional, knowledgeable and caring which made my concerns less stressful. Their facility is very nice and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable as well. I strongly recommend Politis Periodontics - many thanks !

I strongly recommend Politis Periodontics. My experience with Dr. Luan was one of the best…read morehealthcare interactions I've ever had - thorough and evidence-based with a great outcome. Everyone was incredibly helpful and caring, especially Dianne. Overall a great experience.

Exceptional dental care. Dr Brodala is thorough and compassionate in her care and patient…read morerelationships. A rare professional

Amazing doctor. As pain free as you can possibly be. She's got a wonderful bedside manner. Very…read morekind! A gifted surgeon

Misrepresentation, Pre-Charging without consent, and Privacy Breach. I do not recommend Nikisha…read moreJodhan. Across three procedures from 2021 to 2025, after reviewing the history of my account, I was quoted a lower price each time and then billed more after the procedures were done. They blamed the insurance and the app they use to estimate, but the fact is they don't do pre-authorization for their quotes. For my recent procedure in 2025, they failed to disclose a prior denial for the same code and same tooth from 2021, yet still gave me a quote that was wrong and later told me the insurance "unexpectedly declined" the same code. They also pre-charged me before insurance finished processing, without my consent, which broke their own policy and added confusion to the bill. This left me questioning whether they already anticipated there would be a remaining balance - otherwise, the pre-charge and refund back doesn't make any sense. When I reviewed the documents they sent me, I also found another patient's EOB in my file. Overall, this office shows a pattern of low quoting followed by higher bills, lacks transparency in billing, and fails to safeguard patient privacy. If this is their standard practice, I can only imagine how many patients may have ended up with the same experience I had.

Dr N. Jodhan refused to respond to 5+ of my calls - she was mileading, misrepresented my pay by…read moreover $1000, and I believe manipulating. Their staff estimated my service to be $2000+ for a tooth extraction, for which they estimated my insurance would pay half the amount, leaving my responsibility to be $1061.00. to which I paid before I left the premise. A month or two later, I received a bill for $1076.50 - the amount my insurance denied. Looking back, I realized I was naive and they manipulated the situation. I thought they would be accurate by merit that Dr. Jodhan's was a professional organization, that their estimates were accurate based on experience. It was after they put my apron for surgery was put that that said I needed to confirm. I assumed that because they were professionals, I might be obligated to pay $100-200. Also, when though the estimated included a tooth graft, they have the recommendation again - thinking back they knew it was optional all along! $1000+ is a huge amount. Knowing that the insurance company pays a substantially lesser amount than the listed price. And their estimate was way off. I called to discuss a mutually responsible settlement. After ignoring 5+ calls, Dr. Nikisha Jodhan instructed that I could pay the full amount with a payment plan. I find her actions to be irresponsive, manipulative, and misleading--which will cost me $1000+ more than I expected She offered a payment plan after I declared to publicize my experience. I am setting up the payment plan, and I plan to share my experience. I have sent her a similar email--continuing to request discussion. She has not responded. VERIFY ALL INFORMATION BEFORE SITTING ON HER CHAIR!

Peritonitis excellent care beautiful clean office . Been coming here for at least 5 years always…read moreprofessional no pain procedures. Will highly recommend any major surgery or care pertaining to gums.cosmestic procedures.

This was the worst dental experience of my life. I was given an antibiotic which I clearly told Dr…read more Olguin that I was allergic to. He continued to lie...told me he was not informed. Every hospital system in Chicago has my allergy to penicillin in their records. I asked him to contact my dentist, Nate Hoffman, but he refused. I had major implant surgery with Chicago Dental Studio and never had a problem with antibiotics. When I had a reaction to the antibiotic, I basically got the middle finger. Olguin is a quack.

I really really like this practice. So many good things here:…read more - it's easy to schedule and be seen regularly - insurance issues are handled promptly (if it even happens) - Dr is kind, open, and feels like they're on your side. Both Drs I've seen have been EXCELLENT - no pushy sales on cosmetic procedures - gentle handed hygienists Seriously, I've been here for 3 different 6mo cleanings and it's been excellent each time. Takes approx 1 hour. Before Northside I went to dentology west loop where they "found" 2 cavities on my first visit then told me I needed a root canal. After 18 mo of being a Northside patient, they've diagnosed 0 cavities and confirmed the "root canal worthy pain" was from poor tooth shaping from a cavity fill at dentology. I get regular X-rays with Northside Shout out to my hygienist Pam who is always kind, easy to talk to, lets me know what's going on, and makes the whole experience pleasant.

Usually have great care but today was very disturbed by a hygienist named Gigi who didn't wear her…read moremask pulled over her nose while inches from my face and didn't have her extremely long hair tied back adequately. I was there for over 2 hours and she never once wore her mask properly. She seemed new and it kind of disturbed me that no one explained to her proper hygiene practices in health care situations. It's kinda gross to see a strangers face a few inches from yours and be able to see clear up her nostrils. I'll come back, but hope they improve hygiene practices.