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General dentist · West Ridge

Peterson Smiles Forever Dental

3044 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, United States

4+ stars in 50+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (773) 878-1009 Directions Website (petersonsmilesforever.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4+ stars in 50+ reviews

4–5 stars: 80% · 1–2 stars: 20% · 41 written reviews

Last 12 months: 17 reviews · 76% 4–5 stars (was 83%) · Replies: 24% of reviews · 3 of 8 one- and two-star

6mention friendly, welcoming staff

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  • Emergency
  • Medicaid (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Children’s Medicaid coverage

The government-directory plans are for children's dental care; they don't establish adult Medicaid coverage.

Medicaid (children)

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

Insure Kids Now, Illinois, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)

More bad reviews than usual

Bad reviews account for 20% of its reviews with comments, a higher share than at most Chicago practices we list.

One- and two-star reviews
20%of 41 written reviews
A higher share than 87% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
4–5 star reviews
76%in the last 12 months, down from 83%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
24%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 8 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 56% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%

How we compare

Its website identifies a board-certified pediatric dentist

Its website identifies a board-certified pediatric dentist who treats children of all ages.

What they can help with

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • 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 and Molina Health Plan (Illinois, updated Jul 2026)

Also listed on its website

Billing and treatment disputes

One-star reviewers describe disputes over insurance billing and recommended care, including one account of charges for procedures the reviewer says they did not receive. Two reviewers also allege serious problems after treatment, including a reported nerve injury during wisdom-tooth removal and difficulty eating or drinking after dental work.

Staff and office

6Friendly, welcoming staff

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When you can go

Closed
Friday, and weekends

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Getting there

3044 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659, United States
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Peterson Smiles Forever provides full-service dental care to help you smile easier. By using technology like 3-D Comb-beams, we make sure your time with us is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. We accept most major PPO plans. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · petersonsmilesforever.com, Sep 2026 · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Chicago community areas

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