At a Glance
- Service: Comprehensive general and family dentistry — cleanings, exams, restorative, cosmetic, implants, sedation, emergency care
- Location: 3633 W Lake Ave, Suite 414, Glenview, IL 60026; 7 minutes south of Northfield via Pfingsten Road to Lake Avenue
- 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 dental membership plan available for patients without insurance
- Key differentiator: $199 flat-rate new patient exam + X-rays for uninsured patients; in-house membership plan eliminates dependence on third-party dental insurance
What Dental Care Actually Costs — And How to Manage It
Dental insurance is one of the most misunderstood benefits in healthcare. Annual maximums cap out at $1,000–$1,500 for most PPO plans — a figure that hasn't moved significantly in decades despite rising procedure costs. And for a large portion of Northfield's population, dental insurance doesn't exist at all. Medicare, which covers the majority of this small village's significant retiree community, excludes routine dental care entirely. That means cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and extractions come out of pocket.
Nolan & Freund addresses that gap with two concrete options. First: a $199 comprehensive new patient exam that includes digital X-rays — a flat rate with no surprise add-ons. Second: the in-house dental membership plan, which covers two professional cleanings, a comprehensive annual exam, and necessary X-rays at a fixed annual fee, with reduced pricing on any additional treatment throughout the year. No waiting periods. No claim forms. No annual maximum.
Patients who do carry a dental PPO — through a spouse's employer plan, a retirement supplemental policy, or their own coverage — can use their benefits here. The office accepts most major PPO networks and verifies coverage before your appointment.
How to Get Here from Northfield
Northfield is a small, intentionally residential village — almost no commercial dental presence within its borders, by design. Most residents already make the short drive south to Glenview or east toward Winnetka for services.
From central Northfield, take Pfingsten Road south through the Sunset Ridge area. When Pfingsten meets Lake Avenue, turn west; the professional building is on your right within half a mile. Door to door: about seven minutes. There's no highway, no toll road, and no metered street parking — the office building at 3633 W Lake Ave has a free attached garage.
The Services Available from One Location
That seven-minute drive gives you access to a full-scope dental practice. On the preventive side: professional cleanings, comprehensive exams, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, and custom nightguards for patients who grind their teeth during sleep. Restorative work covers composite fillings, dental crowns (seated in a single visit using CAD/CAM milling), bridges, and tooth extractions.
Cosmetic services include porcelain veneers, in-office teeth whitening, and clear aligner therapy. Tooth-replacement options span single-tooth implants through full-arch implant-retained dentures. Root canal therapy and periodontal gum treatment are available in-house. Emergency appointments accommodate acute dental pain and broken restorations between scheduled visits.
Who Is the Right Match for This Practice
The practice serves patients across the full age spectrum. For older Northfield residents — many of whom are managing long-standing restorations (crowns or large fillings placed decades ago), increased susceptibility to root surface decay, and dry mouth from common medications — the team at Nolan & Freund factors those realities into the treatment plan, not just the chart.
Patients who experience significant dental anxiety can access oral conscious sedation for procedures that feel unmanageable. Sedation allows deeper treatment to be completed comfortably, and it's available for a broad range of procedures beyond extractions.
If you haven't been to a dentist in several years, the approach here is forward-looking. The first appointment establishes a current clinical baseline — digital X-rays, a comprehensive exam, and a candid conversation about where things stand and how to prioritize treatment by urgency and cost.
After Your Appointment: What to Expect
Routine cleaning and exam visits require no recovery time. Fillings typically produce mild temperature sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours; most patients resume normal activity immediately. A single-visit crown runs two to three hours and may leave the surrounding gum tissue tender for a few days — the crown is functional immediately, and bite adjustments are made at no charge if needed.
For more involved treatment — implant placement, extractions, periodontal therapy — you'll leave with written post-care instructions and a direct contact number for questions before your next scheduled visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm on Medicare with no supplemental dental insurance. How does your membership plan actually work for someone in that situation — what does it cover, 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. No third-party insurer is involved, which means no waiting periods and no claim denials. For any treatment beyond those preventive services, plan members receive a reduced fee on procedures. Call (847) 724-6222 for current plan pricing; it's structured specifically to serve patients who rely on Medicare and have no dental coverage.
Is there any public transit that runs from Northfield into Glenview, or is a car the only option?
A: Northfield's residential character means very limited bus service within the village itself. Pace Route 626 runs along Waukegan Road and can be accessed from the Waukegan Road corridor, but getting there from most Northfield addresses requires a car or rideshare. The vast majority of Northfield patients drive to the office — Pfingsten Road to Lake Avenue is a direct, unhurried route, and the attached building garage is free.
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