Family and cosmetic dentistry in Lincoln Square
We keep your teeth healthy, explain your options in plain language, and never push treatment you do not need. New patients are welcome, and we are taking appointments this month.
Why we are different
Plenty of people put off the dentist because past visits felt rushed or uncomfortable. We built this practice to feel different. Appointments run on time, the team explains what they see before they start, and you decide what happens next.
If you have been away from the chair for a while, that is fine. We pick up from where you are, no lecture.
Services
Regular exams, X rays when needed, and a thorough clean. We catch small problems early so they stay small.
Tooth colored fillings and crowns that match the rest of your smile and hold up to daily use.
Whitening supervised by the dentist, either in the chair or with trays you take home.
Straighten your teeth with removable clear aligners, with check ins along the way.
About the practice
Sage Dental is a single location practice, owned and run by the dentist who treats you. The person who cleans your teeth this year will likely be the same person next year, and your dentist knows your history without reading it off a screen.
Our story
Dr. Maya Okafor opened Sage Dental after more than a decade in larger group practices around the city. The goal was simple. Run a place where patients are not rushed, where the front desk picks up the phone, and where treatment plans are honest.
We have grown by word of mouth since, which is the kind of growth we are happy with.
Our values
We explain what we see and what your choices are before any work begins. No jargon, no pressure.
You get an estimate up front, and we help you understand what your insurance covers.
If the dentist makes you anxious, tell us. We go at your pace and check in often.
Familiar faces at every visit, so you are not starting over each time.
Maya has practiced general dentistry for more than a decade. She is happiest doing the quiet work well, a clean filling, an honest plan, a nervous patient who leaves calm.
Renata has a light touch and a knack for making a cleaning feel quick. Ask her about the best floss, she has opinions.
Theo is the voice on the phone and the person who sorts out your insurance. If something is confusing, he will untangle it.
Services
From routine cleanings to cosmetic work, here is what we offer. If you are not sure what you need, book a checkup and we will talk it through.
A full exam, X rays when they are needed, and a thorough clean. This is the visit that keeps everything else small.
Friendly first visits and checkups for kids, built around keeping them comfortable.
Treatment for early gum disease and deeper cleanings when the gums need more attention.
Custom guards for grinding at night or for sport, made to fit your mouth.
Tooth colored fillings that blend in and restore a tooth after decay.
Crowns to cap a damaged tooth and bridges to fill a gap, color matched to your smile.
Treatment to save a badly infected tooth and take away the pain that comes with it.
Full and partial dentures fitted and adjusted until they feel right.
In chair whitening for a quick result, or take home trays to whiten at your own pace.
Thin shells bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape or color.
Removable aligners that straighten teeth without metal braces.
A quick fix for chips, gaps, and small shape changes in a single visit.
We hold time each day for urgent problems. Call early and we will fit you in.
Same day help to find the cause and stop the pain.
Repairs for a cracked or broken tooth, often in one appointment.
Not seeing what you are looking for? Call us at (312) 555-0142 and ask.
Reviews
I had not seen a dentist in six years and dreaded going back. They were kind about it and got me on track without making me feel bad. I look forward to my cleanings now, which I never thought I would say.
Dana R., Lincoln Square
Booked my two kids in for their first checkups and the team was patient with both of them. No tears, no fuss. We are all patients here now.
Marcus T., Lincoln Square
Chipped a tooth on a Friday afternoon and they saw me the same day. Quick, gentle, and the cost was exactly what they quoted me up front.
Priya N., Lincoln Square
Contact
Booking is easiest by phone or through the form below. We answer during office hours and return messages the same day when we can.
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Friday, 8am to 2pm
Saturday, 9am to 1pm, twice a month
Sunday, closed
Free parking in the lot behind the building. The office is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible.
New patients, arrive about 10 minutes early to fill out a short health history, or ask us to email the form ahead of time.
Booking takes about a minute and we confirm by text. New patients and families welcome.
Or call (312) 555-0142