Lani Basco, DDS

I decided to give this place a try seeing that it is just down the block. I won’t be going back. Don’t get me wrong, she was very nice. But no thanks.
I went in for a routine cleaning and x-​rays, as it had been about a years since my last visit to a dentist. I’ve always taken very good care of my teeth and have never had so much as a cavity. After 18 x-​ray zaps, she told me that I would need to come back for a deep cleaning… which would entail two two-​hour visits and that they would likely have to numb me. Numb me? For a cleaning? Oh, and that my insurance would consider this a «major dental procedure,» so only 60% would be covered. I asked that they send me the fee schedule, which I never received. I’ll be taking my x-​rays elsewhere.

Dr. Basco to put it simply is amazing. It is hard to find a dentist that makes your feel comfortable, supported and looks out for your mental and physical well-​being all at once. She is informative, understanding and will work with you to make payments or help you afford the work you need done. She gives excellent advice and keeps in touch with her patients. She literally called me several times after a procedure to check on my well-​being and status. She dropped everything for me one day to take care of a dental emergency. If you are looking for a dentist in Chicago — Dr. Lani Basco is the way to go. As for her staff, I cannot say enough about them — Skilled, patient, nice and caring.
Oh…and their offices — state of the art. That matters!

Whole family has been going to this dentist for 20 years. I’m 26 now, and even though I’ve moved to the East Coast, I still make dentist appointments with Basco.

Truly the best dental office ever. I recommend her to all of my friends and each and every one of them are equally sold. Kelly is so gentle during cleanings, you don’t even feel it. Amazing.

Took a chance on this dental practice as it’s right around the corner from my home. Completely worth it. Dr. Basco was very thorough in her exam, explained some potential problems that I have, and made recommendations for follow-​up care. I had a deep cleaning done by Kelly, who was so gentle that I requested no Novocain when she did the 2^nd half of my mouth. Front desk people are helpful in explaining charges and what they will file for insurance company. I’m sold.

I went almost seven YEARS without a dentist appointment, thanks to a Grand Fear of Dentists. Dr. Basco was recommended to me by a friend who swore up and down that she was the nicest dentist in the history of the world, and she couldn’t be more correct. I’ve seen her twice now, and everyone in her office is wonderful. I couldn’t possibly recommend her highly enough. If I could give her six or seven stars, I totally would.