DB Dentistry – Deborah Beaty DDS

Recently had two old mercury fillings replaced since they were degrading. Dr Beaty was able to numb me up very well and I didn’t feel a thing. I get very nervous if I can feel pain when they are drilling in my teeth. I’m glad to say that there was none of this… Thanks!

Let me begin by saying that it saddens me that the negative reviews on this site for Dr Beaty’s office revolve around her associates. Dr. Beaty herself shod not be judged for their work — she is an outstanding dentist.
I have been a patient of Dr Beaty’s for over 20 years and there is a great reason for it. She is extraordinarily knowledgable, constantly works to keep her office up to date on new technologies and medical advancements and works to make her patients comfortable (warm neck wrap, back massager, NETFLIX, iPods, parafin wax for your hands…). Most importantly, she provides the best dental care possible and works to ensure the best health of her patients.
Dr. Beaty provides education on best health hygiene, new cosmetic opportunities, and her firm but friendly attitude reinforces the fact that she not only loves her patients, but knows what she’s doing.
The staff at DB dentistry are pleasant and helpful, always working to make sure patients get the best experience possible.
I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for the most modern, capable, and proactive dentist in Chicago!

Who would think you could look forward to your semi-​annual dentist visit. It doesn’t get any better than an office where they love what they do and it shows by the BIG smiles they wear every day. Dr Beaty allows you to be in charge of your dental health by education about options and cost benefits of treatments. Given my skeptical nature and need to research everything I LOVE her approach as much as I love her big smile. Through the years I have come to trust and defer to her every recommendations rather than reviewing decisions myself. You can’t go wrong with Deb and her qualified team. Wish I could start every day with a visit to their office!

Dr. Beaty was awesome! She was so informative and has such a great bedside manner. I really liked the view overlooking Millennium Park and the paraffin hand wax you get while you are getting your teeth cleaned. They were nice and I walked out feeling warm and fuzzy!

I was referred to Dr. Beaty’s office by a co-worker’s friend. I made an appointment but ended up having Dr. Sahgal. She informed me I had build-​up between my gums and teeth and needed an extra special cleaning. She offered me the option for a regular cleaning or to pay extra for the upgrade, which my insurance didn’t cover. Never before has a dentist told me about any issues with my gums and it had only been a year since my previous cleaning. But I opted for the special cleaning assuming the doctor knew best. It was VERY painful and my gums were sore for a few days. When I left, I was prescribed a special mouthwash and instructed to use it twice a day for two weeks. Luckily the prescription wasn’t expensive since my insurance covered most of it.
I assumed the pain was normal from the special cleaning and within two weeks, two of my co-​workers also went to Dr. Beaty’s office. I’m not sure which dentist they saw, but they were also told they had issues with their gums and in need of a special cleaning along with a prescription for the same special mouthwash. The chances of three individuals who previously didn’t have any gum issues all of a sudden needing a prescription and costly cleanings is ridiculous and I call BS. Dr. Sahgal lost my trust and I will not go back to see her.

I have been going to Dr. Beaty’s dentistry for years and I can’t imagine going any place else. She and her staff are always so polite, kind and professional.
Going to the dentist can be apprehensive for some people as I used to be the same, but I Dr. Beaty does an absolute tremendous job of making her patients feel comfortable and knowledgeable about everything being done during an appointment.
If you are in the market for a dentist, I can’t encourage you enough to try Dr. Beaty out. She and her staff are nothing short of amazing.

In the Garland building on Wabash and Washington– takes metlife dental insurance, get a paraffin wax treatment and warm neck pillow while they work! All women office. My dentist at the practice is Sunaina Sahgal, DDS. She is a great communicator and truly cares about her patients.
The work I got done recently was to repair really old fillings– Dr. Sahgal didn’t just rip out all the old stuff (which could have increased cost and might have been an ego play for other dentists) she retained the work that was in good shape. She remembers stuff like the fact that I hate needles and is gentle with me on that. They have also had to send me to specialists that conveniently also take my insurance and is in the same building.
When I started going to this dentist 4 years ago I was new to managing my own dental insurance /​costs– most of the work I have had done was while I was in college or younger. Something I have learned a bit since then is how to be a conscious consumer. They are able to give very accurate cost estimations with insurance figured in before work is done, and learned that I needed to know expected costs before I agreed to work or asked about alternatives (for example, do I really need to get deep gum line cleaning done as an out of pocket expense or should I make a point to floss and use mouth wash and see how my next cleaning goes?)

As much as I hate going to the dentist in general, Dr. Beaty and her practice are about as good as it gets for dental care. If you’re wondering if I really mean that, I went there this morning to have one of my back teeth drilled, and I can still give them 5 stars. She and her staff are obviously some of the best of the best in Chicago as far as how knowledgeable and competent they are, as well as their «chair-​side» manner. Not to mention this is a really nice office and they have awesome perks like parrafin wax for your hands or a warm neck pillow.
I’ve mainly been seeing Dr. Beaty for maybe 15 years — since when I transistioned from my kid dentist, — but recently have also seen Dr. Terrassa who is new to the office and also really great. It had all been standard check-​ups and cleanings for me, with the occassional filling over the course of my life until a few months ago I slipped on the ice and hit my front teeth in the accident. They were so helpful in taking me in for an emergency appointment and calmly and carefully making sure I was ok, while also being very reassuring the whole time. I have referred a few coworkers and friends to the office as well and they all seem to like the dentists here, too. Perfect location if you work in the loop, too, and close to the L. I highly reccommend Dr. Beaty and the other densists here!

I have been a client for, gosh… since shortly after Dr. Beaty completed dentistry school; it’s been a LONG time. I’ve thrown every possible emergency tooth situation in her lap from throbbing decay to gum line abscess with related swelling, and everything in between. I have a genetic history of bad teeth; Dr. Beaty has worked with me –every step of the way, from impacted wisdom teeth extractions, to adult braces, a myriad of porcelain crowns, and the replacement therapy of extracting aging metal fillings and replacing with technologically advanced materials. She, nor her staff — have ever reprimanded me, judged my oral hygiene — or sloppy/​lazy flossing history, with disdain. She has always addressed the immediate concern, discussed the treatment options thoroughly, and executed treatment and payment plans specific to my personal needs. From my perspective, her chairside manner, and dental practice, is equivalent to a five-​diamond hotel experience. She’s just THAT good.
With a track record of trust, expertise, and patience with my slow decision-​making, we reviewed in 2013 something that’s interested me for years: porcelain veneers. My smile line, minus wearing that dang retainer, went back to misalignment within a year of braces. And as a child of the 60’s wherein tetracycline was administered for a stubbed toe… my natural tooth color is less than ideal. Some teeth are grayish white, others a natural, yellow ‘bone’ white, while others– because of aging fillings, looked blueish in flash photos. I have spent a lifetime not smiling in photos. I’ve endured a lifetime of special moment photo ops– weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, business events, social gatherings, etc… wherein a photographer or well-​meaning friend asks «would you smile for me?» At best they got a tight grimace and I have relatives who probably think I have gas problems. But I digress.
I have completed 50% of the work to date; the upper veneers are in place. And if you are considering veneers please, PLEASE, have the knowledge that it is not a rushed experience like some ‘reality TV’ star. One does not pop in at noon and leave at 5pm with a mouth full of bright whites. It takes time and commitment. And a trusted, experienced dentist who has the latest technology and information to guide one in the decision process. It is NOT an inexpensive endeavor by any measure; but having only completed half of the work I can share first-​hand that my smile today is priceless. It’s boosted my confidence, amped my personality, and quite simply – to some degree, changed my life. If veneers are in your future, you’ll be best served to share that journey with the talents of Dr. Deborah Beaty and her office team of professionals.

If I could give zero stars I would.
Backgound: In 1992 (at 9 years old) I was in a bike accident, which resulted in needing a root canal on my front right tooth, tooth number 8.
Fast forward 20 years: the tooth was slightly off color, which made me slightly self conscious. After a lot of prodding by Dr. Blaine of DB Dentistry, I agreed to a porcelain crown. She cut down my natural tooth, so a crown could be placed over it.
Fast forward another five months: while in Mexico, on a beach for a friend’s wedding, the porcelain crown fell out. Lost FOREVER in the sand.
Once I arrived back in Chicago from Mexico, I immediately called the head of DB Dentistry, Dr. Beaty, and demanded to be seen as soon as possible. As I’m sure any of you can empathize, I had just lost my front tooth — I was upset! She agreed to see me and when I asked about payment I was told not to worry about it, they would take care of it.
When I went in for my appointment, I was delayed by about ten minutes due to CTA construction. I was told that because I was late I would have to wait an hour for the next appointment. At this point, I was beyond upset. I had just lost my front tooth/​porcelain crown on a beach in Mexico while at a wedding (a «permanent crown» that was placed in my mouth five months ago, TO THE DATE, no less).
Once I finally saw Dr. Beaty, she immediately chastised me for being rude to her business staff. I was told my toxic mood was affecting everyone and she wouldn’t stand for it. She hastily removed the glasses they put on you to shield your eyes from their work lamp so she «could see me while she was talking to me.» Apparently, I should be thankful that she «took the time to see me on her lunch.» I apologized for being upset and at that point I just broke down and sobbed through the rest of the appointment.
As Dr. Beaty was examining me, she let me know that «no crown would have ever held long term because there isn’t enough natural tooth left.» My natural tooth was cut down by her partner, Dr. Blaine. So, Dr. Blaine had cut off far too much surface area which didn’t leave enough room for the crown to adhere.
Dr. Beaty proceeded to prep my gums for a temporary crown. This involved cutting back some of my gums around what was left of my front tooth. I was informed not once, not twice but three times that she would not be administering anesthesia to the site before cutting.
I obtained copies of my records and Dr. Beaty conveniently left out the part that her partner had cut away too much of the natural tooth and she also lied stating that I requested no anesthesia before she began to work on my mouth.
I eventually was told by an endodontist (root specialist) that I was probably never a suitable candidate for a porcelain crown and the prognosis for my tooth was literally hopeless. In the last several months I have endured a painful extraction and bone graft procedure to prepare for an eventual implant and I currently have a fake front tooth on a retainer that I wear constantly while my mouth is healing for the implant procedure. Due to the severity of the deterioration of the roots of my front tooth, the implant process will not be finalized for at least another five months.
It has been a few months since «the incident» and I am still stunned at how Dr. Beaty treated me and how incompetent Dr. Blaine was. I filed a grievance with my dental insurance provider and they sided with me and demanded a full refund from DB Dentistry.
Dr. Beaty, if you are reading this: I won’t be paying for the visit where you chewed me out in the exam chair — the same visit you promised I would not have to pay for. Also, I am filing a formal complaint with the American Dental Association.

I have been going to Dr. Sahgal at Beaty dentistry for a few years now and love her! I recommended her to a friend of mine who also thought she was very good. She is very thorough unlike some others dentists I’ve been to in Chicago. I get the sense that she really cares about her patients and doesn’t rush through the cleaning. She’s explains everything very well and told me a lot of things about my teeth that I wasn’t aware of. I’ve had no cavities in the last few years whereas before it seemed like I was always having issues.
They are also in-​network with Aetna which is great for me and my husband. My husband was just told that he would have to get 2 cavities filled at another office and it would cost $ 300. We sent his x-​rays to Dr. Beaty’s office and it will only be $ 140 with them because they are in-​network.

Dr. Blaine gives a thorough cleaning, and she does the cleaning personally. She answered all of my questions well. Her office is beautiful, and there is a relaxing view of Lake Michigan while I get my teeth cleaned.

I have been a patient of Dr Beaty at least 15 years and she is the best!
I found her practice literally by chance – I needed some extractions for my ortho treatment that was being conducted by a dentist/​ortho in Evanston, and I worked in the Loop and needed to do it on my lunch hour. I was so nervous for my appointment and was upset to be having good teeth removed. Dr Beaty was so kind and patient and listened to my concerns – she made sure I was at ease with the procedure before it began. She has such a great bedside manner and nearly held my hand throughout the procedure. I was so impressed with the ease of the procedure, the nice staff and the kind dentist, that I immediately switched to Dr Beaty.
I have never had the best teeth and have always had a fear of the dental chair, but under Dr Beaty’s care, my teeth have been restored and I have a beautiful, healthy smile AND I actually get excited for my dental appointments!
While some might feel her services are pricey, she is top-​notch. Dr Beaty will give you all your options in an unbiased, open and honest manner. She doesn’t push expensive procedures, rather presents the options along with the pros and cons as well as costs so that you can decide what works best for your budget and your smile. She also takes the time to assess your overall health and habits so that she can advise you on preventative measures to avoid future dental problems.
If you want the best care for your teeth, which are vital to your health, as well as the most kind and compassionate dentist, Dr Beaty is the one to see. She does not disappoint and she really does care about every patient.
I feel blessed to have found her!

Dr. Beaty is great! I had some minor procedures done and she was quick, efficient and damn good! I’m actually looking forward to my cleaning in 6 months.

At my age, I’ve been to many dentists, and I am proud to say that the team at Dr. Beaty’s office surpasses all the others because of their customer service, education, and sincere desire to help me earn a healthy and beautiful smile.
This office has been my go-​to for dental needs since 2004, when I moved to Chicago. The administrative team does whatever it takes to fit you into their busy schedule. I like the transparency in how they run their business. They are upfront about costs, insurance coverage, length of appointment, referrals, and aftercare. I really trust them with my teeth. And whenever I have questions, they are very honest. I once asked Dr. Blaine about Invisalign, and she told me that although I would benefit from the teeth straightening, it was more important to her that I had healthy teeth. No pressure, really, but I still started the Invisalign treatment with Dr. Beaty, who has a great attitude and passion about teeth. This is what you want from a dentist, right?
I have never been happier with a dentist, and I have referred my mom, dad, wife, and best friend to this practice, and I believe my family shares my same sentiments. Like I said, I trust them completely with my dental care. I am very happy with the whole experience there. If you have any specific questions about my experiences, please email me at
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As a person who moves often and has a difficult time finding good health care providers; I was thrilled with my choice to see Dr. Beaty. She was super professional. Amy the hygienist was thorough and very nice. My teeth are in general good health and yet she offered me some valuable best practice habits that were not some gimmick sales pitch! Really, I could not say enough about my first visit. Not to mention I had a last minute time constraint and the staff was very accommodating! I am not one to write reviews, but this time I felt compelled. Thank you!

I saw Dr. Blaine at Dr. Beaty’s office. It was determined that I was in need of a $ 500-​$ 750 mouth guard that my insurance would not cover. I felt very pressured to purchase the mouth guard and she would not do any other work on me unless it was purchased. I attempted to ask about other options but didn’t get much of a response.
Since my visit I have gone to another dentist and was told that since they were under contract with my insurance company they would have to offer me the mouth guard for $ 350 (what insurance company would pay). Very interesting since Dr. Blaine gave me a number twice that.

Dr. Beaty is wonderful! She is very compassionate, intelligent and always offers the best treatment plan for you. She will keep you informed of any work that needs to be done, the cost and how much insurance will cover. Her office is beautiful and up to date with the latest technology and equipment. Very clean office and a friendly and efficient staff. One little perk is that you get to do a hand wax while you get your teeth cleaned. If you have not been to a dentist in a long time and are afraid of going, she is the person to see! She understands and will take her time to get to know you and make you as comfortable and pain-​free as possible. I had to have oral surgery once and she called me that night at home to make sure I was okay and then followed up with another phone call the next night to be sure I was feeling okay. She is the kind of person who usually works through her lunch to accomodate any «emergency» cases that come up through the day. She truly cares about her patients and her staff and people in general. I never want her to retire because I will not be able to replace her.

I have been going to Dr. Beaty for 2 years now and I just love her! She’s one of the best dentists I have ever been to. Her office has an amazing view of the lake while you get your teeth cleaned. They offer a lavender neck wrap and paraffin hand treatment while you get your mouth worked on.
I always leave her office with a bag of goodies. Full size toothpaste, toothbrush and my usual retainer flossers. Her office is in the «Garland» building and it’s convenient if you work in the loop. I have referred at least 10 people to her. You won’t be disappointed with her!