What should you expect at your first visit to Northside Dental?
Your first visit is about getting to know you and your smile: expect to share your health history, have an exam (often with X-rays), talk through your concerns, and leave with a clear picture of your options. Northside Dental is a family, cosmetic, and implant practice on Chicago's North Side, with a team of four doctors.
What happens during the appointment?
A first visit usually begins with some paperwork about your health history. Then a dentist examines your teeth and gums, often with X-rays, and talks with you about any concerns or goals you have. You may also have a cleaning, and you will leave with a clear sense of any next steps. There is no pressure to decide anything on the spot, and the visit is as much about answering your questions as it is about the exam.
How should you prepare?
A little preparation helps your visit go smoothly. It is a good idea to bring a few things and to jot down anything you want to ask. Arriving a few minutes early gives you time to finish any paperwork without feeling rushed.
- Your dental insurance card and a photo ID
- A list of any medications you take
- Any questions or concerns you want to discuss
- Records or X-rays from a previous dentist, if you have them
What should you know about insurance?
Northside Dental is an in-network provider with most dental PPO plans and will help verify your benefits. Bringing your insurance card lets the front desk check your coverage before treatment, so there are fewer surprises. The office also works with patients who do not have dental insurance and will go over costs with you in advance.
How do you book a first visit?
You can book by calling 773-561-2237 or by using the online appointment request form. The practice is in the Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhood on Chicago's North Side, has been part of the community for over 50 years, and has been owned by Dr. Brent Agran since he purchased it in 2012.
This overview is meant to help you feel prepared, not to replace a real exam. When you come in, a Northside Dental dentist will tailor a plan to your teeth and your goals. To schedule, call 773-561-2237 or complete the online appointment request form.
Have a question about your smile?
Every plan is personalized at your visit. Request an appointment or call and we'll help you find the right care.