At a Glance
- Service: General and family dentistry — comprehensive exams, cleanings, restorative, implants, cosmetic, sedation, emergency care
- Location: 3633 W Lake Ave, Suite 414, Glenview, IL 60026; approximately 12 minutes from Milwaukee Avenue in Niles via Golf Road east and Waukegan Road north
- Office hours: Monday 9 AM–6 PM | Tuesday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM | Friday 7 AM–1 PM | Saturday–Sunday closed
- New patients: Currently accepting new patients; in-house membership plan for uninsured patients; most PPO plans filed on your behalf
- Key differentiator: In-house dental membership plan for Medicare-age patients without dental coverage; 60+ years serving northern Cook County
What a Thorough Dental Exam Is Actually Looking For
Most patients think of a dental exam as a cavity check. It is that — but a comprehensive exam at Nolan & Freund goes considerably further, and the difference matters most for patients who haven't had a thorough clinical evaluation in some time.
Dr. Mike Nolan and Dr. Chad Freund evaluate periodontal tissue depth at six points around every tooth: the sulcus measurement tells you whether gum attachment is healthy, receding, or showing early bone loss that could compromise a tooth's long-term stability. They assess soft tissue throughout the oral cavity — looking for lesions, asymmetries, or mucosal changes that warrant further evaluation, including oral cancer screening. Bite alignment, wear facets from grinding, and the condition of any existing restorations (crowns, fillings, bridges, dentures) all get documented.
Digital X-rays capture what a visual exam cannot: interproximal decay between teeth, bone density changes around implants and natural teeth, root anomalies, and developing pathology below the gum line.
For Niles patients who haven't had this level of evaluation in several years — and in a community where a substantial portion of the population is Medicare-eligible, that gap is common — the first comprehensive appointment often reveals both problems and reassurances that a surface-level check would have missed.
Who Benefits Most from This Practice
Niles carries one of Cook County's higher concentrations of older adults. The demographic reality of that community maps directly onto specific dental realities. Teeth restored 20 or 30 years ago with large fillings or older porcelain crowns are reaching the end of their clinical lifespan. Root surface decay, more common in older patients due to gum recession and dry mouth, progresses faster than interproximal decay and can be harder to detect. Medication-induced dry mouth — affecting a large proportion of patients managing multiple prescriptions — reduces saliva's natural protective function and creates an accelerated decay environment.
Nolan & Freund treats older patients regularly and builds care plans around those realities, not just around the X-ray findings. That said, this is a full-family practice. Younger families in the Golf Road corridor or near the Golf Mill Shopping Center area who want one consistent practice for every household member will find the service range here covers that without separate referrals.
The Services Available Twelve Minutes from Milwaukee Avenue
From Niles, the route to the Glenview office runs north from Milwaukee Avenue on Golf Road heading east, then north on Waukegan Road past the Leaning Tower of Niles area — about 12 minutes to Lake Avenue. What you reach there covers preventive dentistry (professional cleanings, comprehensive exams, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, custom nightguards, and periodontal gum treatment), restorative dentistry (composite fillings, single-visit CAD/CAM porcelain crowns, dental bridges, and tooth extractions), implant dentistry (single-tooth implants, implant-supported crowns and bridges, and full-arch implant-retained dentures), cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, and clear aligner orthodontic therapy), and sedation and emergency care (oral conscious sedation and same-day emergency appointments for acute dental pain or broken restorations).
Before, During, and After Your Appointment
New patient visits run 60 to 90 minutes — X-rays first, then the comprehensive clinical exam with Dr. Nolan or Dr. Freund, then a written treatment plan reviewed together before you leave. Recall appointments for established patients run 45 to 60 minutes. The practice runs on schedule; patients who make the drive from Niles don't encounter a 40-minute lobby wait on a routine visit.
Post-appointment recovery is procedure-specific. Cleanings: no downtime. Fillings: mild sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours. Single-visit crowns: gum tissue tenderness for a few days; bite adjustments at no charge. Extractions and implant placements: written post-operative instructions and a direct contact number for questions before the next scheduled visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a Medicare beneficiary with no separate dental insurance — does the in-house membership plan actually address what I need, and what does it cost?
A: The membership plan covers two professional cleanings, a comprehensive annual exam, and the X-rays required at your care interval — all for a flat annual fee paid directly to the practice, with no insurance involvement, no waiting periods, and no annual maximum. For any treatment beyond those preventive services, members receive reduced fees on procedures throughout the year. Medicare covers none of these services, making the membership plan a direct and practical alternative for Niles retirees without supplemental dental coverage. Call (847) 724-6222 for current plan pricing.
Is there parking at your Glenview office, or will I be dealing with street parking when I arrive?
A: The office is in a professional building at 3633 W Lake Ave, Suite 414, with a free attached parking structure — no meters, no time limits, no fees. Coming from Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, head east briefly onto Golf Road, then north on Waukegan Road; continue north past Dempster Street and turn west at Lake Avenue. The building is on your right before Shermer Road. The parking structure entrance is off Lake Avenue.
Nolan & Freund Dental Professionals
3633 W Lake Avenue, Suite 414, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 724-6222
https://nolanfreund.com/areas-we-serve/
New Patient Specials
New Patient Exams
$199
No insurance? We offer a $199 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance.
In-House Membership Plan
Call for Pricing
No insurance? We offer an In-House Membership Plan to cover your basic dentistry needs.
Cannot be combined with insurance.
Our Glenview Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed