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Smile First Family Dental Studio
Cristian Pavel, DDS
Chicago, IL

★★★★★

30 REVIEWS
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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

A list of major dental treatments which I offer my patients:

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

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Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

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Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

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Dmitry K. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

It is my pleasure to leave a feedback about the outstanding service that was provided by Dr. Cristian Pavel in his Family Dental Studio. My first visit to this clinic was for a routine dental cleaning. Notwithstanding, right from the first minute I was impressed by the perfect organization of their office: I didn’t have to wait in line, all paperwork took no longer than a minute, and two minutes after I was already welcomed by Cristian to proceed with the dental cleaning. Based on the X-ray, he professionally diagnosed numerous cavities that I have accumulated over the last two years avoiding dentists. Dr. Cristian Pavel also proposed a very reasonable and convenient schedule that would allow fixing them all in just three visits. I was desired by an outstanding professionalism and patience of both Cristian and his assistant, John. They really care about the patient by clearly describing each and every step and procedure that they are going to proceed with. Moreover, they demonstrate intermediate steps of their work, which allows the patient to see what is going on with a particular tooth that is being fixed. They are real professionals! At the same time, both Dr. Cristian Pavel and his assistant, John, are very nice and friendly. All this makes you trust these gentlemen, which is extremely important connection between you and your doctor. All this said, I strongly recommend Dr. Cristian Pavel. He is the best dentist that I have had so far. If every dentist will be like him, people would have no fear of dentists!

Libby Fulford (Source: Google)

★★★★★

My experience at Smile First was extremely pleasant from the moment I walked in. Julie was very nice and accommodating. She verified my insurance prior to my first visit and then called me to let me know about my plan beforehand. I met Dr. Chris as I was reclined in the chair. He was very thorough and took a genuine interest in my past dental experiences/history and my goals for future care. I was very impressed when he sat down to perform my actual cleaning, completing all except for the flossing and polishing. Talk about first impression! We discussed my current retainers, how they fit and possible alternatives. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Chris and his office. Kudos!

B P. from Sauganash, Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

While flossing, the side of one of my molars broke off and having just moved here, I did not have a dentist yet. To make matters worse, I was in the middle of my chemo treatments and my Dr would not let my treatments resume until the was sealed from infection. I got recommendations from friends and couldn’t get in for weeks or days and I needed treatment now. So, I went to Yelp. The reviews for Smile First were all great and it was close to my home. I gave them a call and they were so friendly and helpful. They got me in the same day! The office is beautiful with calming colors and a lovely water feature behind the reception desk. The staff was great to work with and Dr Pavel was very compassionate about my circumstances. And now I have a new dentist. Thanks Yelp!

Jae S. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Update: I changed my primary dentist to Dr Pavel and have been here for multiple cleanings (and fillings, unfortunately) in the last couple of years. I love this dentist office and recommend it to anyone in the area! I have had sensitive teeth/gum to coldness for years on the top left part of my mouth. I’ve had it for so long that sometimes I forget about it because I’m so used to avoiding cold food/drinks or being careful about it reaching that part of my mouth to avoid the pain. I mentioned it to Dr Pavel and he checked my bite, diagnosing it right away as “bruising” from my teeth being misaligned and stressing my gums every time I bite down. Even though I was not scheduled for it, he shaved a bit of my tooth on the spot so that my bite was corrected and after a few weeks, I began noticing that my gums are no longer sensitive to coldness! I am so thankful I found this dental office 🙂

Nicole Paynes (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Best dental office EVER and Dr. Cristian Pavel is great! Him and his staff are always very professional, and keeps up on the newest procedures, updating his office with the newest tools to aid his patient’s comfort. Dr. Cristian Pavel is skilled, meticulous, has great chair side manner, and explains things thoroughly, in a way that makes the process seem effortless. I have been going to their office for almost a year now and each visit is always a great experience! Highly recommend Dr. Pavel’s dental office.

Tatyana D. from Vernon Hills, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Service here is excellent in every way. You get all types of experience, the traditional and the modern. Both doctors and the endodontist are excellent. I just had my crown printed on a 3D printer in 20 minutes. Pretty impressive. They office works great with papers, appointments, reminders and the atmosphere is really stylish. I highly recommend.

Izzy Z. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

My whole life I’ve always had the fear of going to the dentist. It wasn’t until my late twenties that I discovered Smile First and my whole life changed! The practice is clean and the staff is friendly. Dr. Pavel and the family are the best. I feel absolutely comfortable and relaxed every time I go now. I highly recommend Smile First to everyone.

Justin W. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Visited Dr. Cristian last January after having not been to a dentist in longer than I’d care to share. Needless to say, I required a lot of work to be done. Any anxiety about going to the dentist quickly vanished as Dr. Cristian and the entire team at Smile First are great at making people feel comfortable doing something that is normally dreadful. A year plus later and I’m super happy with where my smile is now and actually look forward to making routine trips to the dentist office. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who has concerns about going to the dentist.

Jamie D. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Cris is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and passionate about dentistry. He is very thorough and attentive. I had my first cavity (sigh) and the filling was very gentle and not painful at all. I trust him with any and all dental procedures and am incredibly happy with the results. I recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist.

Kate F. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

This family owned and operated practice is absolutely wonderful! Not only is Dr. Pavel extremely talented and an expert in his field, but he is one of the nicest people I have ever met. The entire staff at this luxurious office is very warm and friendly. They make you feel right at home as if you’re their only patient. I’ve heard of many dentists that seem to rush through the appointments without taking the time to provide explanations or even catch up on a personal level. In just one visit to Smile First, I learned more about dental hygiene than I thought existed, and I got the most thorough cleaning ever! Their superior level of service and attentiveness made me feel as if I were a close friend, very unique in my experience. I highly recommend Smile First! I guarantee you will leave with a SMILE =)

Tatyana D. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

I had an excellent visit. Starting with reminder, no wait, very pleasant office and ending with a crown made on a 3D printer in 20 minutes. Doctor provided excellent treatment and explained everything very welll as he was doing the work. The crown fitted better then any other crown I had in the past. Very impressed

Andrea C. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

I was very happy to meet Mrs. Pavel who is the office manager for the practice. Dr. Pavel came on to the conference room with us briefly as we discussed my future treatment needs, insurance coverage and my costs. He explained what needed to be done and she explained via a complete typed version of each procedure with costs. They then broke it down into appointments for me to schedule. Julie the receptionist was very helpful in scheduling my first appointment at my convenience with Dr. Pavel at my side for verification of time needed. This is a very professional office with beautiful surrounding and a genuine caring attitude

John D. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Dr. Pavel has a beautiful office. I was welcomed as soon as I arrived & did not have to wait at all. I had put off finding a dentist for around 5 years and was worried about how things would go. My appointment went great. Dr. Pavel was awesome and really made sure I was comfortable and understood what was going on. He was very careful while cleaning my teeth (I hate getting my teeth cleaned). If you’ve put off going to the dentist, and/or just need a good dentist, I’d highly recommend Dr. Pavel. My visit went great

George L. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Like father like son. Excellent dentist like his dad, top of the line equipment, knowledge, honesty. I don’t like dentists period so it is very hard for me to say this: Pavel family is great no matter who deal with, the dad, the mom, and now the son and getting work done at their Chicago office is the least stressful thing in the week, whatever that week may be 🙂

Dmitry Kurouski (Source: Google)

★★★★★

It is my pleasure to leave a feedback about the outstanding service that was provided by Dr. Cristian Pavel in his Family Dental Studio. My first visit to this clinic was for a routine dental cleaning. Notwithstanding, right from the first minute I was impressed by the perfect organization of their office: I didn’t have to wait in line, all paperwork took no longer than a minute, and two minutes after I was already welcomed by Cristian to proceed with the dental cleaning. Based on the X-ray, he professionally diagnosed numerous cavities that I have accumulated over the last two years avoiding dentists. Dr. Cristian Pavel also proposed a very reasonable and convenient schedule that would allow fixing them all in just three visits. I was desired by an outstanding professionalism and patience of both Cristian and his assistant, John. They really care about the patient by clearly describing each and every step and procedure that they are going to proceed with. Moreover, they demonstrate intermediate steps of their work, which allows the patient to see what is going on with a particular tooth that is being fixed. They are real professionals! At the same time, both Dr. Cristian Pavel and his assistant, John, are very nice and friendly. All this makes you trust these gentlemen, which is extremely important connection between you and your doctor. All this said, I strongly recommend Dr. Cristian Pavel. He is the best dentist that I have had so far. If every dentist will be like him, people would have no fear of dentists!

M M. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

The experience @ Smile First was one of the best in my years of going to dentists. Everything in the office inspires calm and professionalism. The corner for kids is a bonus since it keeps the little ones busy. Dr. Pavel takes his time with each patient, is very thorough, explains all that needs to be done; he will not do a patch-up job and rush you out only to have you come back after a week. His staff will take time to explain the pricing and options. I took my 5yrs old son for check-up and he was not scared at all. I was very happy about that! I’d recommend Dr. Pavel with no hesitations.

George B. from Morton Grove, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

This place is light years ahead of any dentists office I’ve been too. The staff is super friendly and the technology they use is simply amazing. If your in the hot seat for a long operation they’ll pop in a movie for you while they work on you. They also speak several languages which is a rarity these days in any business. I highly recommend Smile First whether your just looking for a cleaning or going for a root canal. You wont find anyone better in the business.

Nicole T. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I recently had a dental exam and cavity filling done here with Dr. Christian. He and the office staff were extremely friendly and professional the entire time. I have some anxiety about dental work and informed Dr. Christian about this prior to my filling. He was so understanding and really helped me to stay calm during the procedure. You can tell he really cares about his patients!

Roxana D (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Thanks to Stephanie who has the lightest hand ever from all hygienists I’ve met, I’m looking forward for my cleaning sessions. She’s calm, patient, tries to accommodate all my requests while doing her job. After one visit dr. Cristian Pavel suggested I try invisalign to correct my not so perfect smile. I’m one year into the treatment and the results are fantastic! This practice has a great team to work with!

Halle M. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Absolutely lucky to find this dental office! Hospitable and kind reception. Prompt and courteous, Dr. Cristian was friendly, professional, and painless as he did my cleaning and filled cavities. Have absolutely dreaded going to the dentist in the past, but (dare I say it?) enjoyed my experience at this dentist office. Every single person on the staff from the front desk and reception to Cristian’s partners and assistants were incredible, kind, funny, and knowledgeable.

Ashley A. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

This is hands-down the best dental office I have ever been to. I could not be more satisfied with the visit and procedures that I received today. I was extremely comfortable with all of the staff and felt no physical pain. I was able to get an appointment rather quickly too! My bill was a fraction of what I was quoted by another dentist in Bucktown. I strongly recommend Dr. Cristian Pavel and his wonderful establishment to anyone who has reservations about visiting the dentist. 5 starts is not a high enough rating for my experience today.

Garrett S. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

No one is a huge fan of going to the dentist, so believe me when I say that they make you feel like family here. Very professional, knowledgable, and friendly. Not too often in todays world that a business truly cares about the customer experience. Dr Cristian Pavel is a master at his craft and is clearly extremely passionate about his line of work.

Rita B. from Chicago, IL (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I have never been so satisfied by my dentist as I am here! I love Dr. Pavel’s work and  office they are so friendly and clean and such a nice upscale looking office. Christina and Claudia are great at the front desk and Dr. Pavels assistant she is awsome she calms me down and gets me ready to get the work done I’m a big baby 🙂 his work and hands are like magic no pain and fast!! I feel as I have known them forever my aunt and uncle used them that’s  how I found out about Dr.Pavel and since then  I have been hooked I made most of my friends and family see him no complaints and great experience for them also  🙂 THANKS FOR THE GREAT TEETH !!!

Olimpia T. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Cristian is an awesome dentist, took the time to listen to all of my concerns and then to explain the procedures in detail. All work is always done with care, kindness, knowledge and professionalism, plus they are extraordinarily nice people. Office is very clean and people are very helpful and friendly, great technology in place, just love them. I’ve seen both, father and son, and they are both wonderful dentists!

Thomas H. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Awesome dentist and I would recommend Dr Cristian Pavel and his father Ille to anybody who needs a dentist. Cristian has brought huge technical advances in dentistry to the practice which to me are simply amazing. Great bedside manner vastly knowledgeable about current dental modalities

Arveyonka L. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

It’s been such a struggle finding dentists as my amazing childhood dentists. He’s so innovative, intelligent with some of the best bedside manner I’ve ever noticed. His staff was super sweet and knowledgeable! The office is GORGEOUS! Great location, not far from my house. And you can really tell he cares. The procedure wasn’t as painful as I experienced. Telling all my friends and family about him!

Adina P. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Dr. Chris Pavel is a very skilled dental professional. My daughter and I have been patients of Dr. Chris for the past year and had significant dental work done. We had a good experience on every occasion. Also the latest technology is used in the office. Lastly Dr. Chris has gone out of the way to make us comfortable, especially my daughter who was very fearful of the experience. I highly recommend Dr. Chris Pavel.

Andrea C. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Dr. Pavel is so professional yet personable and welcoming. His office is beautiful and staff is as kind and helpful as he is. He has the most gentle touch and after I’ve been remiss in getting my teeth cleaned or examined, he was more than kind. I would highly recommend him. He also sees children so I’ll be referring him to all my kids and friends with grandchildren.

Stephen J. (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Dr. Pavel and his office were great for a first time visit. I arrived about 10 minutes early and only had a few documents to fill out as I had completed most documents online. I had X-Rays and was seated before my appointment time. The office and Doc were very professional and thorough, and I would definitely recommend visiting their office.

AG (Source: Zocdoc)

★★★★★

Think as always, Christian and the rest of the doctors were extremely fast, friendly and most importantly did a great job. I always feel like they go above and beyond what I’ve experienced from other dentists. Its such a welcoming atmosphere which for a dentist office is the best compliment I can give.

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