Family dentistry & orthodontics · Northbrook

Dental care your whole family can relax into.

Gentle exams, honest treatment plans, and Invisalign for adults — with insurance verified before you ever sit down.

★★★★★4.9· 312 reviews
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Tue, Jun 9 · Dr. Patel
6 slots
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10:30
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New-patient exam + cleaning
$0*
60 min · 10:30amDr. Patel

*Covered by most insurance · we verify before your visit

Booked — Tue, Jun 9 · 10:30am. We'll text a reminder.
01 / SERVICES

Everything under one roof.

New-patient exam + X-rays + cleaning START HERE
Full assessment & plan
$0*
60 min
Routine cleaning
Established patients
$130
45 min
Professional whitening
In-office, single visit
$349
75 min
Invisalign
Free consult · payment plans
from $3,900
consult
Crowns
Same-day options
$1,150
90 min
Implants
Free consult + imaging
consult
45 min
Emergency same-day visit
Toothache, chip, lost crown
$95
today
Kids' first visit
Ages 1+, no-pressure
$0*
30 min
02 / HOW IT WORKS

No paperwork surprises.

STEP 01
Book online

Pick a provider and a time. New-patient forms arrive by text so you're not filling them out in the lobby.

STEP 02
Text reminder

A friendly heads-up two days and one hour before. Reschedule from the link if life happens.

STEP 03
We verify your insurance

Before you arrive we confirm coverage and your out-of-pocket — so the number you hear is the number you pay.

03 / OUR TEAM

People who make the chair less scary.

Including the gentlest hands in Northbrook for nervous first-timers.

Dr. Aisha Patel, DDS
General dentistry

Conservative, explain-everything approach.

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Dr. Ryan Cole, DMD
Orthodontics · Invisalign

300+ Invisalign cases, adults & teens.

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Maria Delgado, RDH
Lead hygienist

Gentle cleanings, no judgment, ever.

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The kids' corner
Pediatric-friendly

Toys, TVs on the ceiling, prize chest.

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04 / THE OFFICE

Calm by design.

05 / REVIEWS

Families stay for decades.

4.9 · 312 reviews
Google · Northbrook Dental
★★★★★

We bring all four kids here. Dr. Patel actually talks to them, not over them. Booking online changed our lives.

The Alvarez family · Northbrook
★★★★★

Hadn't been to a dentist in 9 years. Zero judgment, clear plan, and they sorted my insurance before I came in.

Jenna R. · Northbrook
★★★★★

Dr. Cole's Invisalign quote was honest and the payment plan was real. Six months in and I'm thrilled.

Pawel K.
★★★★★

Cracked a tooth on a Friday, they saw me that afternoon. Maria's cleanings are the most painless I've had.

Dana Whitfield
★★★★★

My two were terrified of dentists. Now they ask when the next visit is. Ceiling TVs are genius.

Marcus & Lily's mom
★★★★★

The text reminders and insurance verification mean I never get a surprise bill. Wish every office ran like this.

Sandra O.
06 / VISIT

Easy to get to, easy to park.

Northbrook Dental
1820 Shermer Rd, Suite 120
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 555-0190
Free lot parking · Metra Northbrook 6-min walk · wheelchair accessible
Mon–Thu8:00–5:00
Fri8:00–2:00
SatBy appt
SunClosed
SHERMER RD Northbrook Dental
07 / FAQ

Questions, answered.

Do you take my insurance, and what's covered on a first visit?+

We're in-network with most major PPOs (Delta, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, BCBS). New-patient exam, X-rays, and cleaning are typically covered at 100%. We verify your specific plan before you arrive.

I haven't been to a dentist in years — will I be judged?+

Never. A lot of our patients come back after long gaps. We meet you where you are and build a plan you're comfortable with, one step at a time.

Do you see kids, and at what age should they start?+

Yes — the recommendation is a first visit by age 1 or within six months of the first tooth. Early visits are short, friendly, and mostly about getting comfortable.

What's the cost of Invisalign and do you offer payment plans?+

Most cases run $3,900–$6,500 depending on complexity. The consult is free, and we offer 0%-interest monthly plans plus HSA/FSA. You'll get an exact number before committing.

Can you see me today for a toothache?+

We hold same-day emergency slots every weekday. Call or book the "Emergency same-day visit" and we'll get you in and out of pain fast.

Next new-patient opening: Tue, Jun 9 · 10:30am

Let's get you on the books.

Accepting new patients and most insurance. Verified before you arrive.

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