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Cosmetic dentist · Near North Side

The Magnificent Smile

444 N Michigan Ave Site 540, Chicago, IL 60611

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (312) 337-4424 Directions Website (themagnificentsmile.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 1% · 300 written reviews

Last 12 months: 101 reviews · 95% 4–5 stars · Replies: 100% of reviews · 3 of 3 one- and two-star

55mention friendly, welcoming staff

13mention an honest dentist

11mention a gentle touch

Read what patients say (8 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Implants

What patients say

How the visit felt

11A gentle touch
10Gentle, thorough cleanings
9Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

55Friendly, welcoming staff
13An honest dentist
10A clean office

Why patients came

8Being patients for years
6Coming in with a broken or chipped tooth

How we count themes

Lower one- and two-star share, frequent replies

One percent of its reviews are one- or two-star, lower than most Chicago practices in the guide. It has replied to all three one- or two-star reviews, among the highest reply rates in the guide.

One- and two-star reviews
1%of 300 written reviews
A lower share than 85% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Most common complaints
Phones not answered or calls not returned2
Dentist was rude or dismissive1
Rude or unhelpful front desk1
Of its 3 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
100%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 3 one- and two-star)
More replies than 98% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Licensed in Illinois since
1994its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 76% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

Who you'll see

Dr. Ingrid Schwarz, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jul 1994
  • Dental school: University of Iowa, 1994 (its website)

NPI 1891066288 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Phones not answered or calls not returned2
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Dentist was rude or dismissive1
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Rude or unhelpful front desk1
    1 in the last 12 months

How we read these

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 4 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants provider

Dental implants: how it works ShowA natural molar beside a dental implant: a crown on an abutment, joined to a titanium post set in the jawbone, which bone grows onto over several months.

Also listed on its website

Its website says its two plans are not insurance

Its website's in-office plan starts at $47 a month for adults. For children, it starts at $30 monthly. A separate Smile Easy plan includes free exams and X-rays, plus up to 30% off most services.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Sunbit financing (its website)
  • Takes cash, Discover and Mastercard (its website)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital ImpressionsLow-Radiation Digital X-RaysVELScope

Reviewers describe same-day urgent visits

Six reviews describe prompt emergency access, including some same-day visits. Its website says it prioritizes urgent cases and offers same-day appointments when possible.

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When you can go

Opens early
7 am, Wednesday
11% of Chicago practices open before 8 am
Weekends
Closed

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

444 N Michigan Ave Site 540
Chicago, IL 60611
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“The Magnificent Smile We are proud to offer you the very best in cosmetic and family dentistry. Dr. William J. Frericks, Dr. Ingrid J. Schwarz, Dr. Allison Bebar and their friendly staff will provide you and your family with the professional care and personal attention you deserve. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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