New patients
Dental Salon has cared for the Chicago area since 2003. Whether you're moving to a new dentist, returning after a long gap, or coming in for a second opinion, we'll meet you where you are.
Wondering what a first visit involves? Our frequently asked questions cover most of it, and what dental care costs here compares paying out of pocket, using insurance, and the membership plan.
Four simple steps from booking to leaving with a clear plan.
Step 1
Pick the office that's most convenient. We typically have new-patient slots within the same week and offer evening and Saturday hours at both locations.
Step 2
Once you book, we'll send a short intake form covering medical history, insurance, and what you'd like to focus on. Filling it out ahead of time means we can start with treatment, not paperwork.
Step 3
Your first visit is a complete assessment. We perform digital x-rays, a soft-tissue exam, and a gum-health screening before your cleaning with a hygienist. If that screening finds gum disease, we'll explain why a standard cleaning isn't the right treatment and quote periodontal care before doing anything. AI-assisted software helps our dentists review those images, but they still personally evaluate findings and answer your questions. We set aside 60 to 90 minutes to ensure we have plenty of time to discuss your health.
Step 4
We walk through what we found, what's optional and what's not, and what it costs. If something can wait, we'll tell you. If you'd like a second opinion, we'll help you get one.
Family-owned since 2003
Dental Salon has been family-owned for over two decades. The people you meet at your first visit are the people you will see at your fifth. The team designing your treatment plan is the same team delivering it. Continuity of care is a small detail that makes a substantial difference over time.
As an independent practice, decisions about your care are made right here in our office. Treatment plans are right-sized for your needs, the pace of work fits your life, and we always have the room to recommend doing nothing if that is the best path forward.
Self-pay pricing
Both offices include the same first visit. The self-pay price differs between them, so the figure on each card is the one that office honors.
Intro special
$199
Comprehensive new-patient visit for patients paying out of pocket: a complete exam, a full set of x-rays, and a standard cleaning in the absence of gum disease.
Includes
Intro special
$129
Comprehensive new-patient visit for patients paying out of pocket: a complete exam, a full set of x-rays, and a standard cleaning in the absence of gum disease.
Includes
The cleaning included is a standard cleaning, which is the right treatment in the absence of gum disease. If the exam finds gum disease, we'll show you what we found and quote periodontal treatment in writing, and we can often start it the same day.
Self-pay pricing for new patients paying out of pocket, and it differs by office. The cleaning is included in the absence of gum disease, and the visit price is the same whether or not a cleaning is performed. Cannot be combined with insurance benefits or the membership plan.
Insurance & payment
We work with most major dental plans and offer in-house and third-party financing so cost never gets in the way of care.
Most major dental plans are accepted at our offices. To help you understand your coverage, we verify your benefits before your visit. Please provide a photo of your insurance card when booking so we can provide you with clear, upfront information.
See what we acceptSpread larger treatments across monthly payments through any of our partners:
Compare financing optionsTwo annual plans. Standard is $350/year for the first member ($300/year each additional member); the Perio plan is $450/year ($400/year each additional). No insurance required, no waiting periods, no deductibles. Full benefits the same day you sign up.
Standard Plan
$0/year
First member · $300/year each additional member ($50 off)
What's included
Perio Plan
$0/year
First member · $400/year each additional member ($50 off)
What's included
Each additional member is $50 off the first-member price on either plan. Spouses, children under age 21, and any additional persons living at the same address.
This plan cannot be combined with any insurance policies or discount plans. We partner with Care Credit and Cherry for monthly payment plans, including promotional no-interest options when you pay the balance in full within six months to one year, depending on the financing terms you qualify for.
These are the carriers our patients bring in most often. We accept most major PPO plans, in-network or out-of-network depending on the carrier, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. If you don't see your plan here, send us a photo of your card and we'll check for free.
Practical details
