Chicago, IL · Accepting New Patients
Your dentist knows your name and your history
A private, doctor-owned practice on the Northwest Side — the same dentist sees you at every visit, and she owns the place.
New Patient Exam — $99Comprehensive exam, full X-rays, and a cleaning.
Our Services
Comprehensive care for every age, all under one roof in Chicago, IL.
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day appointments for pain, swelling, and broken teeth.
Learn more →Dental Implants
Permanent replacement for a missing tooth — placed and restored here.
Learn more →Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Straighten your teeth without anyone noticing you are doing it.
Learn more →Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, bonding, and whitening — for the thing that actually bothers you.
Learn more →Family & General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, and fillings for every age in the house.
Learn more →Root Canals & Crowns
Save the tooth instead of losing it.
Learn more →Insurance & Payment
We accept most major PPO plans and verify your benefits before your visit, so you know your cost up front.
- ✓Delta Dental
- ✓Cigna
- ✓MetLife
- ✓Aetna
- ✓Guardian
- ✓United Healthcare
- ✓BlueCross BlueShield
- ✓Humana
We accept CareCredit and set up in-house payment plans on treatment over $500.
Do not see your plan? Call us — we will check it for you.
No insurance?
The Prairie Bell Plan
$32/mo
- ✓Two cleanings and exams a year
- ✓All routine X-rays
- ✓20% off every other treatment
- ✓No deductible, no annual maximum, no claim forms
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Nora Kestrel, DDS
University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Dr. Kestrel bought the practice in 2011 and has run it herself ever since. She sees every new patient for their first exam personally, and she is the one who calls you at home the evening after a longer procedure.
What Our Patients Say
★★★★★“I put off going for six years because I was embarrassed about how bad it had gotten. Nobody made a face. She told me what it would take and we started that week.”
★★★★★“Cracked a molar on a Saturday morning and they were open. Seen at 9, out by 10:30, and I knew the cost before she picked up a drill.”
★★★★★“They ran my insurance before the appointment and told me my share to the dollar. First dental office that has ever done that for me.”
Common Questions
Are you accepting new patients?+
Yes, at every age. Most new patients are seen within a week.
What insurance do you take?+
Most major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, Guardian, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, and Humana. Call with your plan details and we will verify your benefits before you come in.
What if I do not have dental insurance?+
We run an in-house plan that covers cleanings, exams, and X-rays for a flat monthly fee, with a discount on everything else. We also take CareCredit and set up payment plans.
I have real anxiety about the dentist. Can you work with that?+
Yes, and you are in large company. Tell us when you book. We go slower, explain each step before it happens, and we have sedation options for patients who need them.
How soon can I get in?+
Routine appointments are usually available within a week. Emergencies are seen the same day whenever we can manage it, including Saturday morning.
Visit Us
3936 N Milwaukee Ave, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60641
Get DirectionsOffice Hours
- Monday8am – 5pm
- Tuesday8am – 5pm
- Wednesday10am – 7pm
- Thursday8am – 5pm
- Friday8am – 2pm
- Saturday8am – 1pm
- SundayClosed
Ready to schedule?
Most new patients are seen within a week. Emergencies, same day.