I very much enjoy my visits to Sheffield Square. Everyone is so friendly and easy to talk to. Ashley is always so helpful with my insurance, billing, and booking questions. Allison goes above and beyond to thoroughly explain my dental hygiene, provide care suggestions, and answer all of my questions. Dr. Tokowitz is great on the follow-up with additional recommendations and making sure I understand the plan for improving my dental health. They provide a ton of information, but I never feel like they're unnecessary or that they're being pushy. For example, they're recommending I get a mouth guard and explained why but understand that cost is a consideration for my choosing to wait. I greatly appreciate this. Other practices I've been to have come across as condescending or unsympathetic. This is never the case here. Aside from the actual office visit, the text reminders for appointments and further communications via email and text make getting in touch with them incredibly easy. I love coming to this practice. read more

The most thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable practice I have ever stepped foot in! Christine's kindness at the front desk, Elise's observance and care throughout my tedious appointment, and Dr. Krystle's brainstorming and thoroughness did not go unnoticed. I immediately texted my mom as soon as I left the office and told her this was the cleanest my teeth have ever felt! I have anxiety when it comes to dentists because of jaw issues, but the team made me feel at ease and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. They took the time to come up with a game plan to get me on the right track to healing. Thank you Sheffield Square Dental Team!! read more

Strangest and worst experience at a dentist of my life. Team informed me at end of my cleaning appointment that I would have to come back for part 2. At the end of appointment, they also told me I had to pay $80 despite being told I am in network for full coverage when arriving. Before I came back for part 2 of cleaning, I received a phone call that I was no longer in network and that they could cancel my appointment for me. Ok???? So I am being screwed because of an insurance issue? I had x-rays done during my visit as well. Dentist and team forgot to mention that I have a wisdom tooth coming in and that it needs to be removed ASAP. I am only finding this out now after sharing x rays with a new team. how can you miss this? Worried I am going to have long term damage now. Do NOT go here. read more

I have been going to Dr T for a few years now. I initially started with them after having severe pain in my mouth and they were able to get me in quickly and start addressing the issue within a month. I ended up needing a root canal and they were gentle, patient and understanding. Ashley does a great job of keeping me updated on payments and helping me schedule appointments. Recently, I had to cancel my cleaning appointment and wasn't able to schedule another appointment for 8 weeks. Ashley kept me posted about others' cancellations and was able to fit me in way sooner than expected. Highly recommend Dr T and his entire team! read more

My best dental experience in a long time! Dr. Tokowitz immediately scheduled me a follow up appointment after a routine cleaning to fix botched fillings from a former dentist and get a broken retainer out. The team was fantastic - they gave me great home care advice, a sweet goody bag, and even told me why I've probably had so many gum problems instead of just trying to fix them like every other dentist I've had. I will be back! read more

I had been on a dental checkup hiatus for a few years and finally decided it had been long enough. After doing my homework, I decided on Sheffield Square Dental. I had my first visit today and could not be more impressed. It was effortless to make an appointment and Ashley the office manager is super friendly and communicates with you before your appointment day so there is virtually no waiting when you walk into the office. Dr. Tokowitz's bedside manner is a great combination of taking the time to get to know you, listening to your concerns, and communicating/educating you every step of the way. You can tell he is extremely skilled in his profession. Overall, it was an amazing first visit and I would recommend Sheffield Square Dental to anyone. read more

Skipped out on going to the dentist for a couple years and went for the first time for a cleaning last week. It was so easy to get my info in and get an appointment. The office was super communicative on the front end and during my visit. Had such a good experience I scheduled a teeth whitening for this week. Ashley did an amazing job walking me through my first experience. She followed up with me the next morning via text to make sure I was doing okay. Would recommend to anyone. read more

The staff and dentist were friendly. They took great care of me. No waits, no frills, no complaints on my end. I appreciated the deal they had running. I will be back! read more

I am so grateful that I went to Sheffield Square Dental. I was being treated by another office, but couldn't get in earlier even though I had pain. Sheffield Square got me in the next day and corrected my treatment plan. Another office had scheduled care that I didn't need and seemed to miss other things. Ashley was so kind and helpful in getting my appointment and insurance squared away. Dr. Tokowitz went through everything in detail with me and takes a conservative approach. I really appreciated his expertise and the time he spent with me even for a last second appointment. I will be going back here for all of my dental needs. read more

Everyone was pleasant and on time. My treatment plan was detailed to me in a way that was easy to understand. Billing was also easily understandable. The parking is mostly meters the building is easy to navigate. Covid precautions were great. read more

Dr. Tokowitz and his staff were awesome! This was my first visit, and they were very comprehensive in getting my dental background. Allison (I believe) was my dental hygienist, and she was fantastic and made the experience super comfortable. I've never had any dental issues, but I have been told previously that I might start experiencing pain in my jaw due to TMJ disorder. Well, I recently experienced some pain, so I asked Dr. Tokowitz about treatment options. He was extremely thorough in examining my teeth and the alignment of my jaw, and was really helpful in explaining my options for orthodontia and a night mouth guard. I ended up going with the night guard as a first step, and he did the custom mold right then, so I'll have the night guard in a week or two! I'm really happy with choosing Sheffield Square Dental! read more

I was dreading my appointment due to bad experiences with other dentist offices, but Dr. Tokowitz and his staff were absolutely great! The receptionist (Ashley?) was very friendly, the woman taking my X-rays was great, my hygienist was lovely to talk to--very open and transparent about what I needed to know--and Dr. Tokowitz himself is a very kind, capable dentist. The whole experience left me feeling involved in and, for once, empowered about my oral health. Not something I'm used to! I'm actually looking forward to my next visit. ...sort of. ;) read more

Had my first visit today and I definitely recommend Sheffield Square Dental! The entire staff was welcoming, communicated everything, and answered all of my questions. The environment is clean and has additional safety measures (antibacterial mouth rinse, overhead air purifier) due to covid, to make sure everyone is safe. What a gem! read more

I've been going to Dr. Tokowitz for the past 4 years and have been very happy. Dr. T is incredibly thorough, careful, and has a true passion for dentistry and keeping his patients' mouths and teeth healthy. He strikes a good balance of making sure all problems/concerning areas are addressed but also not recommending unnecessary procedures, etc. The billing process is straightforward - if any additional work beyond a standard cleaning is needed, the front desk checks with insurance and gives you a printout of the cost breakdown. Highly recommend. read more

I absolutely encourage people to look elsewhere for dental treatment. This office clearly focuses on fees and getting referrals rather than dental care. Incomplete treatment plans offered that would cause more damage in the long run. Completely disgusted with this office. The dental hygienist was pleasant, other than that I dont have a positive thing to say about this office. read more

Alison is amazing. A trip to the dentist should not be a pleasure; but all things considered, my cleaning today was. It began at the front desk: an amiable greeting and a reward for punctuality --everything started on time. Alison began with a thorough review of all things dental. She was respectful of any possible issues and aware of personal needs. I actually relaxed while Alison worked diligently away. The big surprise was the experience was painless; all instructions were clear and the cleaning was a pleasure. Without hesitation I recommend Alison to everyone and especially to those like me who have had few painless experiences with hygienists of yore. read more

I had to find a new dentist that was in my network, so when I began my research - somewhere near my home - I came upon Dr. T's office. It had some good reviews so I thought I would give it a go. Ashley at the front desk is great. She's nice, professional and is also knowledgeable about dental care and often steps in to get the appointment started. All the billing was done perfectly and I knew all my costs with no surprises. Dr. T is wonderful! He's very friendly and explains what he is doing which makes me feel very comfortable. I had to go in for some extra care this year and was accommodated on very short notice. After my visit, I received follow up emails checking on my pain level and offering options for a return visit. I did have to return and I was seen immediately and after 45 minutes the work was done and I am now happier and pain free!! I highly recommend Sheffield Square Dental and am glad I found dental care that really cares! read more

This is not a new review, simply a follow up based on Dr. Ts comment to my original post. As Dr. T commented, my experience was indeed in 2005. But 5 years later, my teeth remain filling and cavity free, and my gums are as healthy as can be. I have been to other dentists in Chicago since my appointment at sheffield square, and NONE of them have found any of the problems that Dr. T said that I had and needed addressed. After every regular check-up, I am reminded how happy I am to have not paid for cavity-free teeth to be filled. I should also clarify that none of the other dentists Ive visited have relied so heavily on the Diagodent tool to make the decision to drill. After doing some searching, I found several articles on this method that were useful -- and also became aware that MANY online reviews from patients and dentists alike discuss how this tool can easily show "false positives" for decay and some dentists are known for using them to unnecessarily fill cavities for profit. Its clear that this tool can be very useful in early detection. But it also requires dentists to make sure the teeth are properly prepared and other factors are considered to ensure that the reading is accurate (if teeth arent properly cleaned prior, the numbers will be skewed) A quote about the procedure in the NY times: "I tell dental students that Diagnodent shouldn't be used as a license to drill, said Dr. Masatoshi Ando, an assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. It's useful as a second opinion. But dentists still need to do a careful visual inspection and poke around with their explorers, he warned." (full article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/15/fashion/15SkinSide.html) read more

Unprofessional. I can admit to lax dental care during my long period with no insurance so for that, there were no hassles or guilt trips from the staff. Two stars. It all went downhill from there. When the billing/receptionist person couldn't figure out my insurance, I was wary. When the hygienist commented on my mouth and my sex life, I was offended. When another employee commented on my skin color, and then asked me (in a condescending way) if I used sunscreen, I was annoyed. I thought I was here for dental work. Wary, offended, and annoyed. I already hate going to the dentist...there is no reason for these feelings to be brought into the mix. read more

Top notch all around! Dr. Tokowitz (sp) is great, and the entire staff was helpful and friendly. The doc does great painless work. The only reason i stopped going here is because my insurance w/the new job did not include them. read more

I first saw Eli Tokowitz in May 2011, where it was discovered I needed some work done. In addition to a few fillings which all went smoothly, he sold me on 'onlays' instead of crowns because they were slightly cheaper. One on the left side of my mouth, one on the right, installed about 3 months apart. The first one caused sensitivity with the tooth to biting, which was slowly corrected with two adjustments to my bite, allowing me to chew on the right side again. After that was corrected we proceeded to work on the left side of my mouth with an onlay and a filling. After six adjustments over at least 6 months, it was never corrected. I even had them try to correct the bite again at my semi-annual cleaning/xray and still were unable to get my bite adjusted. I had pain on the left side since the installation, and continued to have pain until finally seeing a new dentist. Upon seeing another dentist, the hygienist was able to remove cement left over from a retainer on my lower teeth that the previous hygienist's were too concerned about removing or simply didn't bother with. It was also revealed that TWO of my teeth were cracked, directly above the 'onlay' Eli Tokowitz installed. I'd suspected something was wrong weeks prior to my dental exam because of sensitivity on that side to hot/cold. This required a crown and a 3 layer filling, both of which would most likely not be necessary had my bite been aligned properly. As if that weren't enough, it was discovered the onlay on the opposite side was installed on a tooth with decay that is clearly visible below the mounting line of the cap. This onlay, installed less than a year ago for $1000 by Eli Tokowitz to a tooth that didn't have the decay completely removed will have to be replaced. Overall, after $3000 work done at Sheffield Square Dental, I wouldn't be the least bit upset had they done a quality job and I hadn't been in recurring pain (and having a very high tolerance for pain) but the conclusion is they succeeded with fillings, but the onlays were probably not the correct solution. -- UPDATE I've had crowns installed by another dentist and have one onlay left to replace. After dealing with these problems the last year, I've determined Eli should have recommended a root canal on the tooth that continued to give me pain, as that is what ultimately solved the problem. In the end, he reached out to me, offering to xray and investigate the problems free of charge, and to even discuss a partial refund. I declined, but as a business owner myself, I couldn't help but respect his integrity and concern to keep his customer satisfied. read more

This review is LONG OVERDUE. Dr. Tokowitz, Ashley, and their team are consistently thorough with my visits and my ongoing invisalign treatment. Their team goes above and beyond with their customer service and every procedure is performed with detailed care. Ashley is wonderful at coordinating our appointments and getting me in with my busy schedule. Dr. T is amazing at his profession and always makes me feel confident about the process and our end results. I will not go anywhere else for my dentistry services as long as I'm here! Highly recommend their team:) read more

Oh if they hadn't changed their insurance acceptable policy years ago (traditional only now, no DMO like I had) I would never have stopped going there. Dr. T was super nice and never made me feel bad about my rotten teeth, he came up with a plan and slowly over time we got all my issues worked out, and there were many of them. Totally flexible with payment terms too, since I had to have so much work done I would pay half or so then leave a credit card imprint for my next payday for the rest. I've yet to find another dentist that does that. The funniest thing that happened during treatment was on my second to last appointment, he was finishing up and said oh next time we'll take care of that front tooth which had a very small cavity. I had totally been looking forward to getting it fixed because it was visible and I was getting married that weekend, it was now or never to be the picture perfect Polish princess. I said oh no I'm getting married on Saturday can't you fix it today? He congratulated me and seemed genuinely excited and proceeded to fix it in like five minutes. Including bonding the space between my front teeth with the tiniest sliver of bonding since it was right next to the cavity. No more Madonna gab tooth! Freaking fantastic work. I need to scan a wedding pic and do a close up on my smile only, seriously amazing work, like an artist. Like I said, if only they still took my insurance I would never have left and would still have fantastic teeth. read more

Let's just say, I didn't choke during the xrays (I often do). Cleaning was thorough and easy, as the hygienist was gentle and kind. My treatment plan is reasonable. We are planning the emergent procedures within a matter of days, and then my end goals were considered and added to the plan. I am looking forward to my visits with Dr. Tokowitz and his staff! I am just happy this office has a hygienist to clean my teeth. My former dentist was great, but I never felt like my teeth were quite polished the way they should feel after a six-month cleaning. read more

I am so happy with the care I've gotten since I started coming to Sheffield Square Dental. They truly work as a team and want the best care for their patients. read more

I've been using Sheffield Square Dental Care for 6 years now and they are hands down the best Dentist I've ever had the privilege of working with. Bear in mind that I spent several weeks comparing about 50 or so different dentists within a 10 mile radius. I compared years of experience, quality of work, testimonials, friendliness of staff, & cleanliness of office to make my final decision. Since starting with Sheffield my entire family has a had numerous procedures and we have been very happy with the results and will continue to recommend Sheffield Square Dental Care to all of your friends, family, and coworkers as we have been. ~ Mortgage Man Jim Blackburn read more

I moved to Chicago a few months ago, and I wanted to find a dentist like the one I had in Connecticut. I went to a few places and I finally found someone very much like him! I am very happy with the staff , the office, and Dr. Tokowitz! It was a very pleasant visit and I will be back . Dr Tokowitz is the best ! I got an implant done a few weeks ago and I had no pain, no swelling , it went so well!!! Very happy to say he did an amazing job! I went back to work the following day! He's the best! Thank you Dr Tokowitz! read more

I cannot emphasize enough how poor my experience was here. To start, I was treated as if I was not in the room when the Dentist and Dental hygienist would speak about me. It was so uncomfortable and disrespectful. Then, when I asked questions, they made me feel dumb or silly for even asking. Finally, and worst of all, they claimed I had 4 cavities which needed filling. I got them filled. Next time I came, they told me I had two more. I got a second opinion and - no cavities to be filled. Save your time & money and go else where. read more

I am terrified of going to the Dentist. I had to have a crown put on and some cavities filled and Dr. Tokowitz did an amazing job! He is very gentle and a perfectionist! They also gave me a blanket, noise canceling headphones and an iPad to listen to music while my procedure was being done. I really like that they offer sedation as well. (I'm seriously a wimp). Today Ashley did my Zoom teeth whitening and my teeth look perfect! I have the before/after pics posted for reference! So happy I've found them! read more

Sheffield Square Dental Care - General Dentistry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great experience! Everyone was really kind and was able to answer all my questions about dental hygiene, best practices, and insurance costs. I'll be coming back! Thanks. read more

Just started coming to Sheffield Square Dental. I've lived in Chicago for about two years now and have been looking for a good dentist. I did a ton of research and I decided to give Sheffield Square a shot. I knew I was going to need some major work so I hoped they would be good. I went in for my consultation and the staff and doctor could not be any more wonderful. I'm always pretty nervous at the dentist but they made me feel totally comfortable. I was very impressed by the care the staff took. The doc gave me the info on what I needed to do and I went ahead set it up. I had some money and schedule issues but they were so great in working with me and I got everything handled. So far i have had two deep cleanings and I cannot say enough good things about Alison, the dental hygienist. Over the course of two visits she really did great work and honestly there was almost no discomfort. She was excellent and did such a good job of walking me through the process and my next steps. She was honestly a deep cleaning ninja. Now it's on me to keep up with my side of things to keep my gums in good shape. I have many more visits ahead of me to get my teeth in good shape but I couldn't be happier that I choose Sheffield Square Dental. . I would recommend them to anyone who needs a Dentist. read more

Love going to see the team at Sheffield. Ashley is great, Dr.T is the man and very good at his job. I am planning on moving cross country but I will only have my teeth worked on here. read more

Make sure you ask about ALL costs associated with any service they provide. Dr. Tokowitz doesn't believe it is his responsibility to let you know yet he does believe it is your responsibility to pay. read more

Made an appointment with Sheffield Square Dental on September 23rd. Had my free consultation this morning. Everything went smoothly, the entire process was explained thoroughly. Everyone was very polite as well as pleasant. Even though I have yet to make an appointment for future services, yes I would recommend this place. read more

I was referred by a friend and am very pleased with the decision to visit the team at Sheffield Square and Dr. Tokowitz. With so many dentists in the Lakeview area it was always a challenge to decide where to go, being I'm not originally from Chicago, but I'm very glad I took my friends advice. From my experience he practices at the conservative level, which I appreciate, and scheduling was very efficient, which I appreciate even more. I highly recommend this practice for your dental work. read more

I have been going to Dr. Tokowitz for over 20 yrs. and have always been treated with the utmost concern and total dedication to my oral health care. Ashley has worked hard, in keeping with CDC guidelines, to ensure the safety of their clients and is very helpful with insurance. Allison is gentle and thorough in her cleanings and advice for continued health. Overall, a great team! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Sheffield Square Dental. I arrived 20 minutes early and I was immediately helped at the front desk, and greeted soon after by Alison, the Dental Hyienist. Both she and the Dentist, Dr. Tokowitz, were extremely nice, gentle with my gums and teeth, and very informative. They didn't try to push products or procedures and I felt extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend. read more

Short version: I came in for a regular cleaning and Dr. T told me I needed several hours of very expensive deep cleaning. I later found that I most certainly did not. I am very disappointed with this office. Long version: I came here after several years of not going to the dentist (I know, that part's clearly my fault) and he and his hygienist both told me that I had some potentially very harmful tooth decay (plaque) below my gum line. They appeared genuinely concerned for my long term health. They took xrays, pointed to different spots and told me the pockets in my gums were too deep and I'd need 3 to 5 hours of deep cleaning (scaling) which was at least $120 per hour. I only received a regular cleaning that day. I read Yelp reviews and became suspicious, so I got a second opinion. This time I did my homework. I researched loads of dentists, their reviews, the histories of their reviewers, educations, past practices in different cities, basically everything that can be analyzed for free. I found who by all measures was a good and most importantly honest dentist. My new dentist said my teeth looked basically fine and my pockets looked fairly normal. To be sure, I informed him that another (unnamed) dentist recommended several hours of deep cleaning. He looked confused. He did end up scraping below the gums of all my teeth (mechanically very similar to a scaling treatment) and reported barely any plaque buildup at all. He explained that if I'd had an appreciable buildup and if my gums were inflamed as a result of the associated gum disease, I would have needed anesthesia and the procedure would have taken much longer. ...it took 15 minutes to inspect and clean every tooth and I certainly didn't need any drugs. He only billed for a regular cleaning which was totally covered by my insurance. On top of that, when I was leaving Torkowitz's office after my first and only appointment, he recommended that if I wanted to delay my scaling treatments, I should at least come back in 3 months for another regular cleaning "just to keep the problem from getting worse." I still can't believe this happened at all. Side note: I asked for my xrays and originally they sent me completely unreadable blurry copies via email. I just called back and they sent me better copies. read more

I've been coming to Sheffield Square Dental Care for 2 years. It is right off the Diversey Brown Line, making it super convenient to find. Dr. Tokowitz explains what you need thoroughly. Allison does a great job in getting the cleaning done and Ashley helps with all your insurance related questions. I will definitely recommend Sheffield Square Dental to my friends and co-workers. read more

I held off on writing my review until I went to another dentist and confirmed my suspicions. I went here about a month and a half ago because I had purchased a deal and needed to get my teeth cleaned anyway. My husband had gone about a week before me and they "found" a cavity on him and he got it filled before I went in. He has had cavities before, so we weren't overly suspicious. I have never had a cavity before and have always had healthy teeth. With that being said, I hadn't been to a dentist in over a year so I wasn't sure what to expect. On to the actual experience: my cleaning was terrible. I have never felt so much pain in my life from a cleaning and it continued to hurt for another day or two. The hygienist told me it was normal because I hadn't been to a dentist for a while. I'll give her a little bit of pain for that, but nothing should have caused the pain I felt. She was a poor hygienist, bottom line. Then the doctor came in, looked at my teeth, discussed with the hygienist some of my dark spots, he used the 'tool' on my teeth, and "found" a cavity. It wasn't until the doctor and the hygienist couldn't keep straight what tooth I had a cavity in that I began getting suspicious on whether or not I even had a cavity. Fast forward to today, I went to another dentist. I told her I wanted a second opinion. She looked at my teeth without knowing which tooth or teeth had previously been diagnosed as having a cavity. She found one spot that we need to watch, but it was NOT one of the teeth discussed at Sheffield Square. When I told her the teeth that were in question because of Sheffield Square, she used the same tool and showed me on the x-ray that there is nothing there. NOTHING THERE! I can't believe I almost got a cavity filled for no reason. Sheffield Square Dental is extremely unprofessional. I would be leery of any diagnosis that you get there. read more