Dr. Daisy Varughese, DDS
NPI 1235362815 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
General dentist · South Side
Forever Dental - Archer Avenue
4450 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Of 308 written reviews, 97% give 4–5 stars and 2% give 1–2.
69say “Friendly, welcoming staff”
30say “Spanish-speaking”
29say “Friendly and professional, both at once”
“They explained everything as they went along and gave him time to relax when he needed.”
- Emergency
- Offers sedation
- Medicaid (CountyCare, Meridian)
- Invisalign
What patients say
Themes from 308 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.
How the visit felt
15Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“They explained everything as they went along and gave him time to relax when he needed.”
12Gentle hands
“Assistants and Dr were thorough with their explanations and were very gentle with their work.”
5Anxious patient put at ease
“I was anxious but the dental hygienist helped me calm down.”
Staff and office
69Friendly, welcoming staff
“Receptionist were great with families, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable!”
29Friendly and professional, both at once
“The staff was friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit.”
8Clean, sterile office
“The office is always clean and there is never a hassle to get an appointment.”
Getting seen
4Seen on time / no wait
“Nice People , professional and no waiting, making it the best!”
3Punctual every time, across many visits
“My appt time is always punctual.”
Who comes here
30Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“Quiero dejar una reseña súper positiva para Gaby, quien me atendió e hizo mi limpieza dental.”
5Great with kids
“The Doctors are so good with kids and Front desk is always willing to help or assist in any way.”
Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes
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Good to know before you call
- Closes at 1 pm on Friday.
- The Medicaid listing (Insure Kids Now) covers children's dental care.
What they can help with
Strongest evidence first. Each links to Chicago practices for the same need.
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Braces & Invisalign
7 pages on its website · Open Payments record for a confirmed dentist · Invisalign from $3,499
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Veneers & cosmetic
7 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist
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Teeth whitening
Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website · Listed category: Teeth whitening service
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Emergency dentist
Listed on its business profile · 5 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service
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Sedation & nervous patients
Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for CountyCare and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Molina Health Plan (Illinois, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP
Who you'll see
Dr. Reshma Dhake, DDS
- Illinois licence active, first licensed Jun 2004
NPI 1669526935 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
Cost and paying
Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.
- New-patient exam special $99 Its new-patient exam special page
- Dental implant from $2,700 Its dental implant page
- Invisalign from $3,499 Its invisalign page
- Filling from $155 Its filling page
- Deep cleaning from $200 Its deep cleaning page
- Extraction from $235 Its extraction page
Medicaid (children)
CountyCare (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid) · Molina Health Plan (Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Illinois, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
- Payment plans (its website)
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile pay and checks (its business profile)
- Names Aetna, Ameritas, Assurant, Blue Cross Blue Shield and 8 more (its website, not a network check)
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
- Third-party lender financing (its website)
- Cash Accepted (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance, Medicaid or CHIP cover?
- The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?
- Is the payment plan interest-free?
Getting there
4450 S Archer AveChicago, IL 60632 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Its business profile
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital Impressions / Intraoral ScannersUltrasonic Scaling Instrumentation
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“At Forever Dental, Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile! We are a general and cosmetic dental office located on Archer Avenue in Chicago, in the Brighton Park neighborhood. Our mission is to be able to help others in the community by providing compassionate care in a safe and comfortable environment. …”
Need another dentist?
Also confirmed for braces & invisalign, within 6.9 km.
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Archer Dental
2.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Ganger Family Dentistry
3.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Pilsen Smiles
6.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Questions people ask
What does a new-patient exam special cost here?
$99, published on its website. Sep 2026
Does it take Medicaid?
For children's dental care, yes: CountyCare (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid) · Molina Health Plan (Medicaid). Insure Kids Now, Jul 2026
Is it a specialist practice?
We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation records.
Can I be seen for an emergency?
It offers emergency appointments. Call (773) 847-6453. Hours are on this page.
Ready to call?
Ask who you'll see, the total cost and the first available appointment before you book.
Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · dentistschicago.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Sep 2026