Skip to main content
toothlocal

General dentist · Lincoln Square

American Dental2409 W Lawrence Ave

2409 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

4+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 85% · 1–2 stars: 15% · 190 written reviews

Last 12 months: 43 reviews · 81% 4–5 stars (was 86%) · Replies: 73% of reviews · 19 of 28 one- and two-star

61mention friendly, welcoming staff

9mention a clean office

8mention explaining everything before doing it

  • Medicaid (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Illinois HFS)

Reviewers describe support with dental anxiety

Accounts of support with dental anxiety appear in three reviews, including a request to avoid a needle injection and help through a panic attack.

How the visit felt

8Explaining everything before doing it
7A gentle touch
5Gentle, thorough cleanings

Staff and office

61Friendly, welcoming staff
9A clean office
6A modern, attractive office

How we count themes

Bad reviews and licensure history

One- and two-star reviews account for 15% of its 190 reviews with comments, higher than most of the Chicago dentists we list. The dentist with the longest Illinois license history received that license in 2025, among the most recently licensed of the Chicago dentists we list.

One- and two-star reviews
15%of 190 written reviews
A higher share than 80% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
4–5 star reviews
81%in the last 12 months, down from 86%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
73%of written reviews get a reply (19 of 28 one- and two-star)
More replies than 73% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Licensed in Illinois since
2025its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 94% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

Fees and upfront cost details

Fee complaints appear in three reviews, including cancellation or rescheduling fees and confusion over reminders tied to a missed-appointment fee. Five reviewers describe receiving insurance-based estimates and prices for different treatment options up front.

Medicaid (children)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (Medicaid) · Illinois HFS (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Illinois, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Takes cash (its website)

Medicaid coverage for children

The Insure Kids Now Medicaid listing covers dental care for children.

Who you'll see

Dr. Natalie Phillips, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jul 2025

NPI 1013891704 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

What they can help with

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Illinois HFS and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Illinois, updated Jul 2026)

Also listed on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed category: Emergency dental service · 1 page on its website

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital Impressions

Your review of American Dental

No account needed · read by us before it goes up

Write a review

When you can go

Open late
until 6 pm, Monday to Thursday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

2409 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Get directions
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“American Dental, located at 2409 West Lawrence Avenue, is your premier dentist in Chicago, offering top-quality dental care with a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction. Our expert team provides a comprehensive range of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and advanced orthodontic treatments. …”

Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · atooth.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Chicago community areas