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New Patient Special – $179

Includes a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, professional cleaning, and a personalized consultation with a Big City Dental doctor. Offer valid for non-insured patients only.

Friendly Staff. Beautiful Smiles. Comfortable Environment.

Why Do Patients Choose Big City Dental?

General Dentistry

Dentistry encompasses an array of services and procedures with a common goal: to help you to preserve your natural teeth, ensure your oral health, and keep you looking and feeling great.

Dental Implants

Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth.

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal therapy includes both surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore health to the tissues that support the teeth (gums and bone) and prevent tooth loss.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Modern dentistry offers a wide range of services to make sure your teeth stay healthy, function well and look great.

Why Do Patients Choose Big City Dental?

YOUR TRUSTED NEIGHBORHOOD DENTIST FOR OVER 34 YEARS!

Friendly Staff. Beautiful Smiles. Comfortable Environment.

Big City Dental is now open to provide routine dental care and we are following the highest standards of infection control and PPE use. Our schedule and screening protocols have become more extensive to accommodate the recent mandates and recommendations to allow for the your safety and the safety of your dental care team.
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The value of you health has been brought to the forefront in no uncertain terms. Good health and health care is the most valuable thing you can have in life. This is the primary belief at Big City Dental. Oral health is one of the most basic health care needs and is directly related to overall health, nutrition, and immunity. Taking care of yourself with the basics of health care includes at home routine dental hygiene, and professional dental hygiene and examinations. We are here to help.

For our patients without dental insurance

Click HERE to learn about our In-House Dental Savings Plan

We’ll guide You to that Winning Smile! Dr. Steven Kalensky is an Invisalign and ClearCorrect Provider, and has helped many patients achieve the smile of their dreams. Take the first step to improving your smile and call to schedule your FREE consultation today.

Our Services

Preventive Care

Maintain optimal oral health with professional cleanings, screenings, and personalized prevention plans.

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Restorative Care

Maintain optimal oral health with professional cleanings, screenings, and personalized prevention plans.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Maintain optimal oral health with professional cleanings, screenings, and personalized prevention plans.

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Endodontics

Maintain optimal oral health with professional cleanings, screenings, and personalized prevention plans.

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Dentures

Maintain optimal oral health with professional cleanings, screenings, and personalized prevention plans.

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Sedation Options

Maintain optimal oral health with professional cleanings, screenings, and personalized prevention plans.

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Meet the Doctor

Meet the dentist of Big City Dental

Dr. Nilay Patel

Doctor

I was born and raised in Michigan and earned both my Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degrees from the University of Michigan. After dental school, I completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. There, I trained alongside dental specialists in a wide range of disciplines...

What Our Clients Say About Us

I am SO impressed with the quality of care I have received at Big City Dental. Over the past few years, I have needed a lot of dental work. During all my procedures, from routine cleanings to surgeries, I have felt comfortable and confident that I had the full attention of very skilled providers. Everyone there has worked with me every step of the way to ensure that I was happy with the final product — I am ecstatic! I truly appreciate the friendliness of the staff, and it is a joy to go to th

I love this office and would recommend it to anyone searching for a dentist. I strongly appreciate the way my questions are answered and everything is explained to me clearly. I feel lucky to have found a great dentist and plan to keep coming back as long as I am in Chicago!

Dr. Steve Kalensky and all the staff at Big City are amazing. The office is inspiring and runs like clockwork. I have been going here for more than 10 years and I can honestly say they've never kept me waiting. They utilize all the latest technology to streamline every aspect of your visit. Most importantly all the doctors, hygienists, and staff seem genuinely interested in making a connection with each patient. It makes this Big City seem like a small town where everybody knows your name.

I've been coming to Big City for decades (since it was "Always There" across the street. No matter the name, Dr. Kalensky and his staff have always been superb, super helpful, friendly, on it and it's actually a pleasure to go to the dentist. Wait? Did I say that? Yes, I did. It's a pleasure to go the dentist at Big City. Had a new (for me) hygenist this time, Austin, and she was fantastic! Thanks for all your years of service to everyone there. I greatly appreciate the work you do and am gratef

Bill 10-6-17

I've been going to Big City for several years now, and the service and experience is consistently exceptional. I've always felt like I've received knowledgeable and skilled care from Dr. Kalensky and his team, and have no plans to ever go anywhere else.

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