Dr. Alexander Upwards, DMD
- Illinois licence active, first licensed Aug 2019
NPI 1649823089 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · Belmont Central
Forever Dental - Belmont Avenue
5738 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Reviews
5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Of 157 written reviews, 100% give 4–5 stars and 0% give 1–2.
56say “Friendly, welcoming staff”
23say “Friendly and professional, both at once”
16say “Explains everything”
“I love how Dr. Reshma explains everything that she is doing so you know what is going on.”
- Emergency
- Medicaid (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Invisalign
- 12 insurers named
What patients say
Themes from 157 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.
How the visit felt
16Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“I love how Dr. Reshma explains everything that she is doing so you know what is going on.”
16Gentle hands
“Both gentle and considerate in helping to make you feel comfortable while in the chair.”
4Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“Hugo gave me my first cleaning in awhile and was incredibly gentle and informative during.”
Staff and office
56Friendly, welcoming staff
“The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, kind, caring and efficient to their customers.”
23Friendly and professional, both at once
“From the moment I arrived, she was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive.”
7Named hygienist or dentist praised as gentle
“George is gentle, speedy and very knowledgeable which is precisely what was needed for the level of neglect I was at.”
Who comes here
6Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“Son muy amables 🤗 y con horarios súper axecibles 🤗🤗🤗🎊🎊🎊 los recomiendo mucho !!!”
In Spanish
3Patient with a diagnosed or self-labelled anxiety disorder
“If you suffer from dental anxiety, make an appointment with Dr. Upwards.”
Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes
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Good to know before you call
- Closes at 4 pm on Monday, and is closed at weekends.
- 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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Emergency dentist
Listed on its business profile · 5 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and CountyCare and Illinois HFS and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (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)
Aetna (Medicaid) · Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (Medicaid) · CountyCare (Medicaid) · Illinois HFS (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (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
5738 W Belmont AveChicago, IL 60634 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking 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 Belmont Avenue, near Belmont and Central, in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. …”
Need another dentist?
Also confirmed for braces & invisalign, within 7.8 km.
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Molar City
7.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Skyline Smiles of Roscoe Village
7.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Family Dental of Lincoln
7.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ 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: Aetna (Medicaid) · Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (Medicaid) · CountyCare (Medicaid) · Illinois HFS (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (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) 685-2135. 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