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Lincoln Park Smiles
- Nearest Transit:
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North/Clybourn (Red)
- Hours:
Mon. 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tue. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wed. 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
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"Thank you Yelpers for this recommendation. I had not been to a dentist in two years because a) I had a lapse in insurance and b) I hate the…" read more »
4 reviews for Lincoln Park Smiles
"Oh, that hurts! Wait! I'm not numb!"
"Eh, Shut Up! Open Wide! Here I Come!"
If you envision Steve Martin in "Little Shop..." when you think of the dentist than you should go see Dr. Jack...
Going to the dentist sucks. Especially if you haven't been in...too long! Lincoln Park Smiles actually made it...not so bad!
First of all, the office is painted a really pretty blue-ish green with Warhol-type paintings on the wall. They play unhateful music and have great magazines on the waiting room table. It didn't feel "medical."
Michelle, who did my cleaning is very sweet and talked to me about her life and asked me about mine. It was nice to feel like more than just another patient. She calmed me when I freaked out about my cavities (ew!) and was very gentle. I went in the next week for my fillings and was very nervous. Monica at the front desk said I could use their iPod. I chose to get drilled to Weezer, Postal Service, and Rent (I know, lame). When Dr. J was ready to numb me he asked if I was ok and managed to stick my gums without me seeing the needle once! With puffy mouth I said "fank you for hidin the needle fwom me..." He said "You're welcome." Throughout the 3 hour procedure Dr. J and Jen repeatedly asked how I was doing. They have wonderful bedside manner, which has always been hard for me to find...oh, and staring at Dr. Jacks' blink-blink eyes wasn't so bad either!
That said, I don't have dental insurance. Fixin' your grill is exPENsive yo! I don't really know what's average for dental work so...no help there. But, I kind of feel like the positive energy at this office from all of its' employees makes it worth a little extra dough...and they let me set up a payment plan to ease the financial pain.
Two days after, they called to see how I was doing...aw!
Say aaah...
Say Aarh...
Say AARRGGHHH...
Now spit.
I have been scared of the dentist my whole life...till now. Dr Jack and his staff are so kind and friendly, they immediately ease your mind when you walk in. I needed some cosmetic work due to an accident I had that left me with half a tooth. Dr Jack did an AWESOME job, my tooth looks as good as new - no discoloration - and it was quick. I also got a BriteSmile teeth whittening - I was a little nervous that my teeth would be too white and glow in the dark (like the Friends episode), but this was not the case at all....thats the benefit of going to a great dentist. And well, my smile looks good :) I even received a follow up call checking in on me. Nice job Lincoln Park Smiles - see ya next time!
My first appt with Dr. Jack was probably one of the most thorough I have ever have. Everyone was very nice and I think that they did a good job. Why not five stars then? Because they over-charge. I got a cleaning, which is covered at 100% by my insurance and they sent me a bill for everything over what the insurance didn't cover. I paid it. Come to find out that as part of Delta Dental, they are required to charge certain rates and the client should NOT have to pay anything over this. I referred a friend here, only to find that they also charged her some terrible high rates for procedures she wasn't sure she needed.
If you are 100% sure that your insurance covers everything here, then I would reccommend. Otherwise, my be worth looking somewhere else.
Update- I have since learned they are no longer with Delta Dental at all anymore.
Dr. Jack is lovely and gentle and wonderful. Unfortunately, I still get random calls about "remaining balances" months and months after my last appointment, AND after I had already paid a remaining balance from basic cleaning, xrays and some fillings. There is definite over charging going on.
Specialties
Cosmetic, Preventative, Restorative and Implant dentistry
History
Established in 1998
Dr. Jack Manikowski did his undergraduate education at DePauw University. He did his dental training at University of Illinois earning a DDS in 1996. After working in a variety of practice settings, he decided to be a solo practicioner and opened Lincoln Park Smiles. It began as a general dental practice and from day one, he has been devoted to taking care of people -- not just teeth. Today, about two-thirds of his practice is cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Jack prides himself on the fact that his cosmetic patients are value-conscious people that want to look their best! Because of his meticulous nature, he even has a cosmetic "spin" for back teeth. He takes great care to make sure patients understand their treatment options. He also understands that every patient has a different value system when it comes to their teeth and works with them to achieve their dental health.
