would come here again. I trusted Dr for procedure. very nice polite and informative :)read more

DR. NICKEL LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE! Prior to him, my health had declined for 25 yrs, not knowing…read morethe cause. Several auto immune diseases developed, to where many days I couldn't function. I found out through Dr. Nickel, I had blood infection and bone infection/dead bone in my jaw (due to a failed procedure when I was 15 yrs old to remove a wisdom tooth). That oral surgeon (don't remember his name) neglected to inform my family he left a portion of my tooth in me which became very neurotoxic. Prior to Dr. Nickel, I found out from a dentist, 30 yrs after the failed procedure, the wisdom tooth chip was still in me. So, a 2nd surgery attempt was made to remove the chip, but the tooth wouldn't budge and was on a nerve. The nerves were wrapped around the tooth. Another failed attempt! I actually almost died the next day from the infection being stirred and pushed further in me. I then met Dr. Nickel, who took an x-ray and showed me I had dead bone in my jaw. No dentist ever told me / showed me this on the x-ray. I was nervous for him to perform the surgery, after two failed attempts from past surgeons and almost dying the second time, but he was confident and put me at complete ease. I was also taken aback by his genuine, humble demeanor. He is a very kind-hearted, patient man and is the "go-to oral surgeon" in the area for complex patients. The procedure was a complete success! I had a 3-month, 6-month, and 18-month follow up and everything healed beautifully. There was no nerve damage, and my energy came back, among other things. Thank you, Dr. Nickel, from the bottom of my heart. You are a good man. God bless you!

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!

The staff, Genesis, Brienne (Brie), and others, were very friendly and welcoming, and Dr…read more Katsnelson was also polite, and he answered my questions. The Treatment Plan/Estimate showed many discounts, but I got skeptical about all the "IF"s, contingencies, and additions, even before new implants, so I went to another, , surgeon, who did my bone graft and sinus elevation 2 days later, and his out-of-Network plan/estimate was lower than Dr. Katsnelson's in-Network Estimate/Plan. Also, this office took a $3,000 deposit, which other dentists usually did not do before completing the treatment. I attached my Treatment Plan/estimate from Dr. Katsnelson for your judgement. Today the office manager, Elena, called me to follow up, address my concerns, and answer my questions, and she impressed me by her courtesy, patience, attention to detail, and common sense, so I upgraded my review to 4 stars. Thanks Elena!

I typically do not post reviews, but Dr. A. Katsnelson truly deserves a recognition. For years, I…read moredelayed having a tooth removed and getting a dental implant, even though my dentist had given me a "green light" long ago. After researching and looking for recommendations for a trustworthy specialist, I found this office- and I couldn't be happier with my decision. From my very first appointment to "graduation" (as the wonderful front desk staff jokingly called the completion of my treatment), everything was smooth, professional and thoroughly explained. Dr. A. Katsnelson is simply outstanding! He is so gentle and skilled that I did not need any additional pain medication throughout the entire process. The entire team is friendly, welcoming and genuinely cares about their patients. From the moment you walk through the door, you feel comfortable and well cared for. If you're looking for a professional, experienced, and attentive oral surgeon, look no further. I highly recommend Dr. A. Katsnelson and his exceptional team!

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!

Seriously, is there anything more terrifying than dental work? Lying on your back, while metal…read moreimplements are scraping/pulling your teeth? Since I was informed I needed a tooth pulled, I had an impending sense of doom. I'm proud of how quickly I scheduled the consultation (due to the end of the Flex Spending deadline). In advance of my appointment, my dentist sent the xrays to Dr Jacob's office and I both dreaded that they would pull my tooth that day, or that I would have to return to have it done. My primary care physician also recommended Dr. Jacobs. When I arrived at the office, it was the most glamorous dental office I'd ever seen. There was a separate room to fill out paperwork. There was a separate waiting room with a large TV. They didn't shove anything into my mouth to take xrays -- the camera flew around me like a 360 degree photo booth. They told me that they would pull the tooth that day -- was I more terrified or more relieved? Dr Jacobs was very caring and supportive when I told him I was quite nervous. He was very patient and explained each step that would happen. The worst, of course, was the injection of novocaine. However, as he said, it took no longer than 10 minutes to extract the tooth. The staff was very detailed with the after care. They called me when I returned home and Dr Jacobs called me later that evening to check on me. While I hope I never see Dr Jacobs ever again, chances are that my teeth will let me down sometime in the future. At least I know what to expect, and Dr Jacobs and his practice are the very best.

My daughter has very low tolerance when it comes to anything medical and basically has to be…read moresedated for teeth cleanings so when the orthodontist recommended that she get teeth pulled I was worried. Our ortho thought Dr. Mark Jacobs would be a good fit for what she needed done and her "high maintenance" personality. I liked that he was an anesthesiologist before an oral surgeon since I assumed we would have to knock her out for the procedure. We were able to get in for a consultant within a week and the procedure a week later. The building itself is pretty old and I feared the elevator was going to break down on us, but the office itself is beautiful and not what you'd expect in this older building. During the consultation Dr. Jacob and his lovely staff put us both at least. They were very clear on what the procedure would entail and how to make it as pain free as possible. He gave us a few options for pain management and she chose a drink that would put her to sleep. They even asked what flavor she likes and she asked if they had any shirley temples. No such luck, but lots of fruit juices to choose from. The day of the procedure I expected to have to drag her into the office, but she went willingly since the consultation was so smooth. The hardest part was that she really didn't like the taste of the drink, but they were very patient as she took forever to gag it down. From there it the procedure itself was easy. She was drowsy and cranky the rest of the day, but it went way better than I expected. Today she had a quick follow-up (one week later) and was told she can resume eating whatever she wanted. Hooray! Everyone in the office was lovely once again and I will go back to them for any future oral surgeon needs (ex: wisdom teeth) for my family, but hopefully we don't have too many.

All of the dentist that we have seen are wonderful! They explained everything regarding the…read moretreatment plan and Mandy who does the insurance authorization is on the ball and very informative and has always kept us posted on what insurance coverage we have and what we're available to use. I highly recommend this practice. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

So fast and easy for wisdom tooth removal! Dr LaTocha was absolutely amazing! I was in and out in…read more30 minutes

I cracked one of my front teeth, need an implant. My dentist recommended Dr Tatch. Dr Tatch did a…read moregreat job on removing and implanting my tooth. The operation was fast,and I only had very mild pain and bleeding on the first day. I didn't have to take any of the painkillers that I had prepared before the surgery. I did using the frozen pea to cold patch the surgical area constantly for the first 24 hours and warm patch after. After 24 hours, I only had a little bit of discomfort and no swelling. By third day I was basically feeling fine. It's been three weeks since the surgery. The only thing I need to do is avoid crushing and hard food, and wait for another two months for it to heal. Thank you, Dr Tatch for a wonderful job.

My extended family have been seeing Dr. Tatch of the NorthShore Center for a quarter of a century…read more This time my 2 old implants installed in Mexico apx. 13 years ago started failing (mobile, pain and discomfort). Dr. Tatch is out of dental Network, and he was on vacation anyway, so I decided to check out a different (rather new) in-Network surgeon 3 miles from my home, and that guy gave me a page of "smoke and mirrors" with "big discounts" and a bunch of "IF"s and contingencies and additions, and that's before new implants, so I went to NorthShore Center for consultation anyway, and... OMG,.. I met Dr. Yost Smith, a very kind, patient, competent, intelligent, and detailed doctor, and I was so impressed that I scheduled my implants removal and bone graft right away for the next day, and - Attention! - their plan/estimate was lower than the other so-called "in-Network" guy. Next night something in my mouth woke me up - it was my 2 fused implants that fell out on their own. Dr. Smith was very skillful and patient again answering my new questions, and he never charged me for implants removal, no games or questions asked. The staff has been always amazing for the last 20-25 years, but this time I met a dozen new associates who were very caring, friendly, and skillful. Wow, what a great experience! THANKS A LOT, Dr. Smith and NorthShore Center staff!

With an incredible amount of pain from a wisdom tooth, broken under the gum line, I knew I was in…read morefor a rough time. I've been through this before after all. There was one major difference this time, I was referred to THIS amazing surgeon! The staff, from start to finish and front to back, are perfect. I was so nervous and miserable but after my consultation I felt much more confident. They got my prescriptions sorted out and prepped me for what to expect on the day of my surgery (1 week, a very quick turnaround). The actual surgeon is the BEST medical professional I've ever interacted with. No exaggeration. On the day of my extractions he explained everything that was going to happen and really put my mind at ease. They knocked me out so efficiently I don't remember even feeling funny, I simply woke up with everything done! Leaving, I received a take home kit with all the info I needed, an adorable penguin ice pack to use on my jaw, lip balm to help with dry lips, and a device to spray medicine or saltwater on the extraction sites. They also called the next day to check on my progress. With the promise that I could always call with questions or concerns, our business was concluded. Honestly, I'm so grateful for the care I received here. I'm also glad that I'm now a patient here, If I ever need a similar service there's no question I'd come back here.

Dr. Oltean is the best oral surgeon in our area by far! I have never encountered such a…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and caring dentist. I can't thank you enough for all the great work!

He gives the best care. I came in with a severe tooth infection and he made sure that he was…read moreavailable to help me.

In my lifetime of I've had 9 teeth extracted with sedation & never had a problem until now. Woke up…read moreduring the extraction. I was also yelled at to "hold still" & had my head yanked firmly. I believe none of this would have happened if i were asleep as I paid to be($1000). I understand that things happen like me waking up. However it was upon my return visit to get stitches taken out that the true unprofessionalism showed. While removing stitches he asked me if I have ever watched Animal Planet. "Have you ever seen them sedate an elephant? I always wondered how much medicine it would take to do it." REALLY!?!? Was that the best he could come up with? Totally not called for. IMO... if you are a thick person & have an extreme anxiety to dentist this is NOT your Dr. His bedside manner is atrocious.