OAK PARK FAMILY DENTISTRY - "Healthy Smile is Beautiful Smile"

Had my first dental appointment in 2 years! I was nervous, but the staff could not have been nicer! Absolutely no pain; I felt comfortable and my concerns were heard. Dr Velarde did all of the cleaning! First time that's ever happened! There was no judgment about waiting so long to see a dentist (pandemic!!) Highly recommend!!
Mar 7th, 2022

Oct 4th, 2021

Been coming here for 20+ years. Dr. Velarde and her team are all very welcoming and do a thorough job!
Aug 16th, 2021

I have been seeing Dr. Velarde for many years now, starting after I had major problems with another dentist. She is very gentle and doesn't rush through procedures. She was also focused on saving some teeth I had major problems with, as opposed to just wanting to rip them out like another dentist.
Feb 25th, 2021

We went to this dentist when we lived in Oak Park. Went for a regular check up and cleaning and, for some weird reason while cleaning my teeth, the dentist started sanding one of my incisors. I asked her what she was doing and she said, "You have ridges and I'm straightening that." I asked her to stop as there had never been a problem! The result? My right incisor was sanded and is now shorter than my left one. So, thank you very much. I have uneven teeth. Worse, so much enamel was removed that my right incisor is has been discolored from drinks like coffee and etc. over the years. My husband wanted me to sue them, but I didn't because, when it happened, my teeth were still white and I am not litigious. The problems started a few years later. Why would a dentist start sawing away at your teeth without advising what she wants to do and getting your permission? There is something wrong with to have just let it go like that and just decided to never go back. She got away with disfiguring me with a lesser smile and now a discolored tooth. AWFUL DENTIST!
Oct 10th, 2022