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General dentist · North Park

Smile First Dental Wellness

6122 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 113 written reviews

Last 12 months: 15 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 11% of reviews

27mention friendly, welcoming staff

7mention a clean office

5mention explaining everything before doing it

  • Emergency
  • Invisalign

How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
2%of 113 written reviews
A lower share than 76% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Replies to reviews
11%of written reviews get a reply
Fewer replies than 65% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Licensed in Illinois since
2014its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 64% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 2 pages on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.

Also listed on its website

What patients say

How the visit felt

5Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

27Friendly, welcoming staff
7A clean office

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Cristian Pavel, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jul 2014

NPI 1992112700 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Ilie Pavel, DDS

NPI 1801925573 · named on the practice's website

Its website describes emergency care and after-hours voicemail replies

Its website describes emergency care for new and returning patients, with prompt replies to after-hours voicemails. It says returning patients usually get same-day appointments, while its wording is less clear about new-patient emergencies after hours.

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Ultrasonic Scaling Instrumentation

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When you can go

Open late
until 7 pm, Monday and Thursday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Closed
Friday, and weekends

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

6122 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Our mission is to connect the dots between your oral health and your overall wellness. We believe that a healthy mouth leads to a more vibrant body and life, so we provide quality dental care in a fun, friendly, and inspiring environment. For all your dental wellness needs, we got you!”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · smilefirst.net, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas