At a Glance
- Service: General and family dentistry — cleanings, exams, restorative, cosmetic, implants, sedation, emergency care
- Location: 3633 W Lake Ave, Suite 414, Glenview, IL 60026; approximately 20–25 minutes from Uptown Park Ridge via Touhy Avenue 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; most PPO plans filed on your behalf; $199 new patient exam for uninsured patients
- Key differentiator: Oral conscious sedation for anxious patients; 7 AM Friday appointments for healthcare workers with shift schedules; five-star rated practice
Why Clinicians in Park Ridge Still Avoid the Dental Chair
Park Ridge sits less than a mile from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital — one of Cook County's largest medical centers. A meaningful share of the local population works in healthcare: nurses, physicians, surgical techs, therapists, administrators. They navigate clinical environments every day. And yet the dental chair remains the place where many of them have gone years without scheduling.
Dental anxiety doesn't discriminate based on professional background. The specific fear of being told you've let something deteriorate — that you, someone who knows better, let a small problem become a larger one — runs deeper in healthcare workers than in most populations. It's not fear of pain. It's the anticipation of judgment.
Nolan & Freund doesn't work that way. Dr. Mike Nolan and Dr. Chad Freund have spent decades building a practice where the first appointment is a clinical conversation, not a performance review. The focus is on where your oral health stands today and what you can do from here — not on what should have been done three years ago. If significant anxiety is part of the picture, oral conscious sedation is available. If the issue is simply that you've been busy and time got away from you, that's also fine. Just schedule.
What You Can Accomplish, Starting from This Point
For patients returning after a gap in care, the range of services at Nolan & Freund means most of the necessary work stays in one place. Periodontal therapy for inflamed or receding gum tissue. Restorative work for teeth that have cracked, decayed, or developed sensitivity. Cosmetic treatment for staining or structural wear. Tooth replacement options for teeth that can't be saved.
Single-visit porcelain crowns — designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment using in-office CAD/CAM technology — eliminate the two-visit process (preparation, temporary crown, wait, seating) that many patients dread. Root canal therapy, extractions, periodontal scaling and root planing, and implant restorations are all handled in-house without multiple referral steps.
The Appointment Sequence, From Start to Finish
New patients start with a full-set digital X-ray series and a comprehensive clinical exam with Dr. Nolan or Dr. Freund. The exam covers tooth structure, periodontal tissue depth and bone levels, occlusal wear patterns, soft tissue screening, and any areas flagged by X-ray findings. The doctor then reviews every finding with you — what's stable, what needs attention, and in what order.
Nothing is scheduled from that plan without your explicit agreement. If you want to phase treatment for financial or logistical reasons, that conversation happens at the exam.
For sedated appointments, a pre-sedation consultation reviews your medical history and medications, and a prescription for the sedative (typically triazolam, taken before you arrive) is issued. You'll need to arrange transportation to and from that appointment — the sedative takes several hours to clear, and the team confirms that logistics before your scheduled date.
Who Fits This Practice
Families in the Brickton and South Park neighborhoods of Park Ridge benefit from having one practice that handles adults and children without pediatric referrals for routine care. The Monday 6 PM close and 7 AM Friday start give healthcare workers on variable shift schedules a real access window without burning paid time off.
The practice accepts most PPO dental insurance plans. For Park Ridge patients whose coverage runs through a Northwestern Medicine or Advocate system employee benefit plan, calling the office at (847) 724-6222 to verify network participation before scheduling is the fastest way to confirm benefits.
After Each Stage of Treatment
Cleanings require no downtime. Fillings produce mild sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours, typically manageable without prescription medication. Crown placements leave the gum tissue around the preparation tender for two to four days; the bite may need minor adjustment, which is done at no additional charge. Implant procedures follow a multi-phase healing timeline that Dr. Nolan or Dr. Freund will map out in full before you commit to the treatment plan.
From the Uptown Park Ridge area, the drive to the Glenview office takes 20 to 25 minutes: head east on Touhy Avenue or Northwest Highway through Des Plaines, turn north on Waukegan Road, and continue to Lake Avenue. The building sits on the south side of Lake Avenue at the Shermer Road intersection, with a free parking garage in the structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
I work rotating shifts at Lutheran General — your Friday hours start at 7 AM. Can I realistically get in and out before a 9 AM shift start?
A: Yes — a routine cleaning and exam appointment runs 45 to 60 minutes, which fits within a 7–9 AM window. That Friday slot was designed for this exact situation. Book early; Friday morning appointments fill faster than mid-week slots. Call (847) 724-6222 to confirm availability.
I had a painful procedure at another office years ago and now I can't get through the exam without a lot of anxiety — how does sedation work here?
A: Nolan & Freund uses oral conscious sedation — a prescription sedative taken before your arrival. You stay awake and can communicate throughout the appointment, but your anxiety is significantly reduced and most patients have limited recall of the procedure afterward. Local anesthetic is also used for any procedure that could cause pain, so anxiety and sensation are managed separately. The pre-sedation consultation reviews your history and goals before the appointment is scheduled.
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