Lincoln Square Dental

So my elderly wheelchair bound mother needed to get an infected tooth extracted. She is unable to speak, can barely lift her head, let alone keep her mouth open. Needless to say, she was dreading it. After calling and leaving messages at 5 different dentists for the elderly and no calls back, Dr. Simovic was referred to me. My mom has been in a wheelchair for over 20 years… I’ve pretty much seen it all. The good, the bad, the ugly. It’s people like Dr. Simovic and her ENTIRE staff that make the world a better place. The care and compassion that they showed my mom immediately put her (and me) at ease. As for the tooth extraction, Dr. Simovic had her partner do the procedure, which seriously took less than 10 seconds. My mom didn’t feel a thing. I cannot stress enough about the positive experience we had here. The staff, the procedure, 5 stars all the way.

Dr. Simovic is wonderful dentist that I recommend to all of my family and friends .If you are looking for place that is professional, clean and truly amazing dental experience then come and see for your self and I’m sure you will feel like me that you found your dentist for life.

History:
I had been going to the same dentist downtown for most of my adult life with the latest equipment and technology, a spotless facility — as a real doctor’s office should be — and totally professional. When I left there, my teeth felt so clean that I hated to eat afterwards. I know what «good dentist» means.
Backstory:
When they were no longer convenient and out of my network, I had to find a new dentist. I went to one that was highly recommended on Unilocal — after the first visit I knew I should run, but I didn’t because I was too lazy to search again. Bad life decision. For 2 years my teeth went neglected despite bi-​annual cleanings.
Review:
Finally I decided enough was enough, found Lincoln Square Dental (through Unilocal again) and gave them a shot — they couldn’t be any worse than my previous dentist — fingers crossed. Excellent life decision. Dr. Simovic is fantastic and everything a good dentist should be. She’s professional, knowledgeable, straight forward and meticulous. Her bedside manner is just right and she takes care to ensure that you are comfortable.
Cleaning:
The cleaning was with the waterpic — oh, how I missed that miraculous device. It deep cleans while leaving your mouth actually feeling clean and without any discomfort, leaving the antiquated and inadequate metal hook of childhood cleanings in the dust (until my last dentist busted it out again, to my surprise).
Dentistry:
She did a thorough exam and found that it was time for a few filling repairs/​replacements that were just old and/​or worn — plus, I has a new cavity. (What?! I haven’t had a cavity in years — no doubt a result of the neglect of the last 2 years…) So I went in to have the work done on the left side of my mouth and not only did I not feel any pain during the procedure, there was no achiness in my gums the next day. I have very sensitive teeth, so I’m waiting until the nerves completely heal before getting the right side done but I am not at all concerned about having it completed. I have every confidence that it will be performed as pain free as the first time.
Billing:
They carefully explained all charges, what insurance covered and what it didn’t, and worked with me to come to a financially feasible plan.
Bottom line:
I’m so happy to have finally found a fabulous dentist that is on par with my original one. How do I know? When I left the office after my cleaning, my teeth were bright white and felt so good that I didn’t want to eat.

I had gone to Dr Simovic office for my father’s dental work. He needed a new bridge and last year had a stroke. Unfortunately, giving him a new bridge with a bad infected tooth required the expertise of an oral surgeon. Due to my father’s blood thining medication called coumodin or warfarin, he needed extraction either at the hospital or an office from an oral surgeon.
Dr Simovic made careful assesments that she could not provide the services because of complications. So I had Dr Hofstadter at Skokie in the old orchard shopping mall complete the extraction while my fathers blood INR is 1.9. Everything went well as plan.
Dr Simovic will make a bridge for my father and new partials. She had cleaned his tooth. Office was clean and receptionist was attentive. She made good assessments on my fathers dental work.
I saw many different kinds of patients from all walks of life come to her office. I can say she is a good dentist.

Dr Natalie Simovic was absolutely fantastic to my husband and I. We were in a Chicago for my daughters wedding. The morning of the wedding my husbands front crown fell out. When she heard about our little crisis she squeezed us in and not only fixed his tooth, but did it FREE of charge. She did advised him to immediately go see his own dentist when he gets home. She is absolutely WONDERFUL and I wish her the best and will definitely use her as my dentist did I live in a Chicago!

The professionals at Lincoln Square Dental were wonderful to work with. The hygienist and dentist were gentle, personable and kind. The receptionist was knowledgeable and friendly. The waiting and examination rooms were meticulously clean, the equipment all very modern and high tech, and the office is painted and decorated nicely. They numbed my gums before the cleaning and it did not hurt a bit. They told me if I felt any pain at all to let them know and they would take care of it. I will be going back for more work and I am not anticipating anything negative at all, on the contrary, I am looking forward to it. This was definitely the best experience I have ever had at the dentist and would recommend them to anyone, even if you have not been in a while, you have nothing to be afraid of here!

I hate going to the dentist. Seriously. While I brush and mouthwash twice a day and floss at night, I have had more than my fair share of dental visits. However, in the spirit of staying healthy, I continue going on a regular basis.
I found Dr. Simovic on Unilocal and thought I’d give her a try based on the positive Unilocal reviews. For my first visit, I took my ID and a copy of my insurance. I arrived 15 minutes early to fill out some paper work and was admitted at my scheduled time. Dr. Simovic and I discussed x-​rays, past history, etc. We took a couple of ‘biter’ x-​rays (the ones on the side), and she outlined what was going on with my teeth. She did a routine cleaning and filled a cavity.
– Professionalism: 5 stars. Extremely friendly, patiently explains and answers all questions, outlines work needed, etc.
– Gentleness: 3 stars. When she cleaned my teeth, it was very unpleasant. Tolerable, but like when you push the floss up too far and it hurts! When she filled my cavity, it was relativity painless!
–Cleaning: 3 stars. I’m not sure what she used. It felt like a tiny drill with a water spout. I’m used to the pick where they scrape your teeth, and this was much more unpleasant. My gums bled a little (which they never do when I floss). Also, I’m not sure that she used any toothpaste and we didn’t rinse with flouride.
–Cavity filling: 4 stars. I was amazed by how painless this was. I’ve had a cavity filled before, and it was a terrible experience. This was very easy and quick.
Overall, 3 stars. I will be back to finish her recommended work and for bi-​annual visits.

best dentist that I have had in the past 40 years! I have my wife and I go here now for the past 2 years and could not be better both for prices, service, follow ups and details.
they take insurance of all kinds and can get you credit for delay payment or financing.
We had multiple emergencies… No problem Done, done, done !!!

I’ve been going to Dr. Simovic for years and it’s about time I leave a rating! In my opinion she is the best dentist in the city of Chicago! I need to spread the word. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to explain your situation. I’ve never liked going to the dentist but I always feel like in the right hands every time I walk out the door. Staff is very friendly and makes you feel at home once you walk in the door. Super clean office (I think this speaks volumes about a doctor that really cares) and the most state of the art equipment. I recommend his place every time I get the chance.

I really LOVE this dentist. I had been going to the same dentist my whole life, constantly batteling tooth sensitivity. In 2 appointments with Dr. Simovic I have absolutely no tooth sensitivity. She changed my whole eating and drinking outlook :) Staff is super nice too.

I’ve been to LSD previously, but after a few years of not being to the dentist, I scheduled an appointment for a cleaning. Scheduling an appointment was super easy, and they were even very flexible when I had to change the appointment. They were very flexible with me regarding my not wanting to get xrays and fully explained all costs to me up front since I don’t currently have dental insurance. The ladies who work here are all very sweet, helpful, and kind. They worked efficiently, and I gently. The office is clean and has a calming feel to it. I’ll continue to be a patron for awhile!

I HATE the dentist, I’ve never had luck with them in the city. My opinion of dentists has changed as of today.
When I called to schedule an appointment I was greater by a friendly front desk gal who verified my insurance and was able to schedule an appointment within a week (awesome).
I walked into the office today and was again overwhelmed with the amazing customer service I received off the bat.
They got right to work and were able to fill two cavities, get ex rays and do a couple other small repairs at my first appointment!
Dr Simovic went thru my ex rays and what future work I need to get done, before handing me off to the the front desk gal. She went thru my benefits and was able to give me an idea of what I expect to pay when all is said and done.
I HIGHLY recommend Lincoln Square Dental to anyone looking for a new dentist.
I’m a patient for life!

My review is dated since I wanted to put some years between myself and my first and last visit. I chose to try out this dentist based on reviews which at the time were all glowing. Made an appointment which was simple and was able to secure a date reasonably soon. It was my first time at this dentist so they took x-​rays and did the whole shebang. It’s hard for me to decide where to start because much of whom I dealt with at the dentist’s office were unprofessional & due to their behaviors I wanted to run and never look back. While the dentist was inspecting my mouth her hygienists (three total) were standing behind watching and gossiping. I didn’t know if they were talking crap about my mouth or just wasting time hanging out in the room. Shortly after this inspection I went to rinse and startled the same ladies as they exhibited the same behavior to another patient in the next room. The dentist told me I needed a great deal of work and that my insurance would cover enough of the costs but there were additional monies needed, so I prepaid some money and sat down for another session. Through that next part there was a nicer hygienist that worked with me. But again the same gossipers came and were looking, pointing and gawking. They made faces and spoke in an Eastern European language. I told the hygienist I felt uncomfortable but she assured me they weren’t talking about me. Yeah fucking right. I’m not 100% sure what they were doing in my mouth and on my teeth but it was somewhat painful. I didn’t allow much time to pass before telling them to stop. The dentist returned and suggested I make a followup appointment so that they could finish. Little did she know, I was hating the place. I mean, if they cared enough to ask, they could have probably noticed the look on my face. I had that face you might make if having to take a bite out of a piece of shit.
Well, I got a phone call from the dentist a week later and a post card about a month after that. I felt crappy, like no one cared about my experience. My insurance company at the time did follow up calls to see how «network area» visits went. Survey of the work performed. I talked to them about my disappointment and was told I didn’t have to return. So I haven’t and would never. I think if you are Eastern European you may benefit from a good visit. Everyone else, enter at your own risk.

Very rude receptionist. Very disappointing.

No one likes going to the dentist and I certainly don’t like having to get fillings. So you try to find the dentist that is going to make a knowingly unpleasant experience as easy and comfortable as possible.
Dr. Simovic, Magda, and Laura were all super friendly and very helpful.
I was literally in her chair once a week for 5 weeks straight due to the amount of work I had to have done.
(I do take care of my teeth but had nooo dental insurance for almost two years)
Every time I went in I was greeted like an old friend, everything was always explained to me, and Dr. Simovic was very helpful in keeping the costs of my seemingly endless visits down.
I am more than happy to return for my 09 check up.

I went to this dentist based on a few good reviews on Unilocal– big mistake. I did not feel welcomed at all, there was a complete lack of explanation of how things would be, considering I was a brand new patient.
I was just put into the chair and then they started using this laser tool to clean my teeth and it REALLY hurt. I was never asked if I had ever had that tool used on me– call me old fashioned but my dental assistants have always cleaned my teeth by hand.
When I asked her to stop because of the pain she acted like I was being rude for asking her why it hurt so bad– like I was insulting her work or something. I finally just asked her to clean them the old way and she acted like this was a big inconvenience. I just wanted to run out of there. I’ve never had a bad dentist experience before but now I know why some people are terrified.
Finally the actual dentist came and she helped to relieve me a little bit but I think I do not like her style. I felt sort of abused after my experience.

It’s tough to find trustworthy services in a new city… I put off scheduling a dental appointment due to the fact that I loved my old dentist and never thought anyone could take his place. Was I wrong.
Dr. Simovic is my new best dental friend! She is compassionate, confident, skilled, and logical. I ended up going three times in three weeks and each time was amazed:
The office is new, fresh, and spotless. I never waited more than a couple of minutes in the waiting area or in the dental chair. The cleaning was thorough yet gentle and not prolonged. The decisions made by Dr. Simovic were considered and the «game plan» reasonable. Assistant Magda and Administrative Assistant Laura were pleasant and friendly.
Also, our dental insurance stinks, so Dr. Simovic lowered my out-​of-​pocket costs, which is angelic in this day and age.
This dental team made me feel like I was a friend, and I’ll be back to see them in early ’09 to have a bit more work completed. I am relieved that my pearly whites are literally in good hands.

This is the highest level of minty freshness I’ve ever reached. Thanks, Dr. Simovic.
I went in today for the first time for an annual x-​ray, cleaning, consultation. Turns out I had two cavities — yikes! Rather than have to reschedule, Dr. Simovic offered to take care of it right then and there. It was completely painless and I wasn’t stuck with numbface for 5 hours after. In fact, had a gelato at Descartes shortly after and felt great!
Hospitality is obviously a top priority here, as is taking care of and becoming friends with patients. My employer’s health insurance plan doesn’t cover Dental, so they gave me a huge deduction which was extremely helpful. I had an x-​ray, cleaning, and two fillings for $ 200 and in less than an hour!
Highly recommended.

Dr Natalie Simovic and her crew WILL be going to heaven. I have
no insurance and she’s adjusted her fees because of it. I found her
through word-​of-​mouth, which I think can be the best advertisement.
She also turned me on to a root canal doctor who is really good and
very affordable. Her new office is beautiful, and right on Lincoln Ave.
She is an angel. Period.

I’ve been having some extensive work done on my teeth, so I’ve been seeing a lot of Dr. Simovic lately. I really like her, Laura and Magda (bookkeeper/​receptionist and assistant, respectively). I have dental insurance, and Dr. Simovic will actually round down the deductible I pay to her, which is really nice. I won’t say she’s the gentlest dentist I’ve ever been to, but she’s very careful and thorough and spends time explaining why she has to do things. I wouldn’t recommend her for a person who’s terrified of the dentist, but if you’re not a total wuss, you’ll be fine.
UPDATE: Had another good visit with Dr. Simovic today. They’ve moved to a new office at 4147 N. Lincoln, much more modern-​looking than their old one, so I guess they’re doing well. I have to say that one of the nicest things about going here is that, unlike some of the other dentist offices reviewed on Unilocal,they EXPECT you to care about how much you’re paying, and they make CERTAIN that your insurance will cover whatever they’re doing before they start the work. Again, much kudos to these 3 wonderful women!