Baptist Family Dental

Loved my visit to the dentist! They treated me so well, they were very friendly and explained everything to me in terms of what they were doing and all of my choices. Definitely going back!

Excellent patient focused practice! They get me in right away! They are open Saturday!

I have never loved going to the dentist as much as I love going to Baptist Family Dental. I needed a crown and have a ridiculous fear of needles. Dr. Ben took time to chitchat and lower my level of anxiety. When he started the Novocain application, I was numbed topically so it wasn’t as bad. He also has a technique of massaging the cheek so the pinch of the needle isn’t so bad. As a result, I was numbed up in no time. He talked me through every part of the procedure and even made me laugh — without nitrous oxide!
Dr. Dave (father), Judy (mother), Dr. Ben and Dr. Brian really do make this one of the best family owned businesses I know. I have also heard they have amazing skills working with children and making them comfortable.
I can’t decide if Baptist Family Dental refers to the Baptist Family that works there or the fact that they care so well for families. Either way, give them a try. Tell them I sent you!

David Baptist and his family run a beautiful, clean, modern office on the far southwest side. I live in Hyde Park and gladly make the trip. The receptionists, hygienists and doctors are very nice and conversational. Check-​ups are thorough: they have this crazy 3D x-​ray machine that zooms around your head to photograph your teeth.
Did I mention they’re super gentle? Friends are amazed that I’ve had pain-​free fillings done there without anesthesia.
It’s kind of expensive, though they might charge you less if you’re paying out of pocket than if you’re using insurance. But at least you know they’re doing good work that will last. I had a chipped tooth repaired there several years ago. They said it was a temporary plastic cap that should last a few months until I got a ceramic fix, but it’s held up fine.