Smile Science Chicago - Dr. Monica Urda - Chicago (IL)

5 /5 Luke Blahnik: This is a wonderful dental office. The staff are extremely friendly and communicative, hygienists are lovely, and Dr. Urda is a total boss. Check-ups are a pleasure with TVs in every room, comfortable chairs, and skilled staff. Yesterday I watched a gecko eat an entire colony of ants while I had my teeth cleaned. Is this real life? Highly recommend.

5 /5 Lopez Rhiana (Rhiana L): Lovely experience. Youre able to book online as well as complete all your forms online, cutting down the time you have to wait when you arrive. The office is very clean and beautiful. The front desk greeted me quickly and helped me check in, explaining everything nicely and I was seen 5 min early. The hygenist was so nice, got my x-rays done quickly and I usually hate getting x-rays because theyre uncomfortable. However they did them here was fast and did not make my mouth hurt! They were done and the dentist saw me quickly. She was so kind and explained everything so well, and made sure I was okay during my exam/cleaning. I do have some dental anxiety which they both helped by telling me what each step was and letting me know what to expect! I loved that. They also had the great british baking show on which calmed my nerves as well as the fun music they had playing. Overall a lovely dentist visit and I look forward to returning for my upcoming treatment. Thank you, Smile Science.

4 /5 arseeh jeff: Had a solid experience at Smile Science Chicago. The staff was friendly and made me feel comfortable. I went in for a routine cleaning and a couple fillings, and the whole process was smooth. The office is modern and clean, with TVs on the ceiling to keep you entertained during procedures. I spent around $300, and it was worth every penny. Only reason Im giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the wait time was a bit longer than I expected, but overall, great place. Will definitely be back for my next appointment.

5 /5 Zach Meyers: Smile Science has been my dental provider since I moved to Chicago nine years ago. Ive had an incredibly positive experience there for the following reasons: - First-class facility: I am no dental expert but its clear they consistently invest in their offices to maximize patient comfort and quality of care. - Friendly and Approachable Staff and Practitioners: communication is a strength, and I have always had positive interactions with the front desk and hygienists. Dr. Urda is energetic and passionate about her work, and my experiences with other dentists have been positive as well. - Flexible Hours/Ease of Scheduling - Quality of Care/Trust: happily, the majority of my appointments here have only been for preventative care. While Ive not been a terribly profitable patient for their practice, I feel their team strikes the right balance of effectively monitoring potential dental issues to be able to address proactively, but not being overly aggressive by recommending treatment that isnt really needed. Smile Science is a large, efficiently run practice. Some patients seeking a "smaller practice" feel may wish to express a preference to meet with the same individuals for their appointments to help the experience feel more personal. That said, I have always felt cared for regardless of which staff member is providing my care, and I appreciate the scheduling flexibility that having a larger staff on hand enables. Overall, I am glad to have chosen Smile Science as my neighborhood provider when I moved to Chicago and will continue to return there for my future dental needs.

5 /5 Andrew Stuff: As someone who always hated going to the dentist; Dr. Urda and Dr. Ro are excellent, along with all their hygienists and support staff. I actually *enjoy* going to the dentist now. They are super patient and always ensure I’m completely numb, doing whatever it takes to make sure my gums are ready before the numbing injections to minimize pain. No one shames you for neglecting your dental care, only gentle reminders and explanations. Great appointment availability as well; I recently had a painful toothache pop up on a Saturday night and they had me in on Monday. Turns out the toothache was directly the result of something they warned me about and referred me to an oral surgeon for. I neglected to make that appointment for close to a year, and none of the staff gave me the slightest bit of a guilt trip or hard time about it. They just wanted to see me feeling better! Being able to text the front desk with schedule questions is huge for me as well. They’re also proactive about reaching out if they have earlier appointments- much appreciated when I was in pain! The front desk is so friendly and welcoming as well. Overall I can’t think of a way to have a better dental experience!