Chicago Smile Spa

Back in the beginning of 2014, I researched for a new dentist and came across Dr. Alfe’s website. I instantly fell in love. I emailed her to ask a few questions about the dental cleaning procedure/​costs and she answered promptly. I made my first appointment with her and was immediately consumed with happiness when I knew I had made the right choice, especially with the results. As the year progressed, I got engaged and suddenly realized I needed orthodontist work because I was not satisfied with my minor gaps and positions of my teeth. I consulted with Dr. Alfe and had a free consultation for the 6 month smile treatment. I had my clear braces for 7 months, monthly visits with Dr. Alfe, and let’s just say, I felt like I had made a new friend with my orthodontist :) best of all, the end results were amazing. I am confident with my smile, I get compliments all the time, and the miracle Dr. Alfe pulled off is fabulous! She is confident with her team, herself, and it truly shows. she is very warm and welcoming. I miss our monthly visits! But I’ll be seeing her soon for a routine cleaning :)

I felt like a middle-​schooler when I called the Chicago Smile Spa to get new retainers after getting my braces off about 20 years ago — my dog really ate my retainer! When I called the office, Sarah was so friendly and helpful and laughed with me when I told her about what happened. She was able to schedule me to get into the office quickly for an appointment, and within a week I was all set with new retainers. The staff was great and the whole process was so easy!

Dr. Alfe is an outstanding dentist. You never wait more than 2 minutes before your appointment begins. Dr. Alfe is a very thorough dentist and has a great chair-​side manners. This is an very well run dental practice and I highly recommend it without any reservations.

Dr. Alfe is amazing! Thanks to her (and her lovely and talented staff), I now have a beautiful smile and no jaw pain. I appreciate that she involves you in the process by explaining everything that she does, and early on discusses different treatment options in depth. She’s extremely talented, knowledgeable, and also fun to talk to!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Alfe. I have had my fair share of dental issues so unfortunately have seen many dentists in my day, and I can say without doubt that Dr. Alfe is the best of the best! She is kind, compassionate, and honest – she won’t scam you into services you don’t need – ever! She is insanely knowledgeable about all things teeth, gums, etc. and uses the latest technology to ensure every patient is getting the utmost care. Furthermore, she’s a total perfectionist, which I much appreciated when she did some cosmetic work on my smile :) The staff at Chicago Smile Spa are great and the facilities are super comfortable. Can’t recommend this place enough!!!

Had a great experience at Chicago Smile Spa. Dr. Alfe answered all of my questions and made sure I was confident and comfortable with my upcoming procedure. The staff are extremely friendly and the best part no waiting. If you want personalized attention in a professional dental office… go to Dr. Alfe.

Dr. Alfe and her staff are the best! I was interested in getting veneers on two of my smaller teeth, but was hesitant to do so because I didn’t want to look like a different person. I spoke with Dr. Alfe on the phone before my consultation and she assured me that she had a conservative approach towards veneers.
I had my consultation with Dr. Alfe and decided she was the dentist for me. Two months later I had two veneers put in and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Dr. Alfe was extremely knowledgable and made me feel at ease at each of my appointments. She is a self proclaimed perfectionist and I have to say my teeth look fantastic. She listened to what I wanted and delivered. She also has great assistants that were always so friendly and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Alfe to anyone!
Thank you Dr. Alfe for my beautiful new smile!

Dr. Alfe and her staff are the absolute BEST! I have always been self conscious about my teeth, and never thought I would achieve the results I wanted. In less than six months, Dr. Alfe has been able to transform my smile with six month smiles clear braces, and I couldn’t be happier! My braces come off next month and I can’t wait! She is a perfectionist in her work, and is such a kind, caring person. I would recommend Dr. Alfe to any of my friends and family, she truly is wonderful.

I had been thinking about braces and a smile makeover for years. A friend recommended Dr. Alfe. My friend said she was the best as far as personality, personal attention and most important PAIN Free.
I love Dr. Alfe and my speedy results are nothing short of a miracle. I will admit the last 2 months of braces were annoying because I’m super impatient but I only had them on 5 short months. My new smile has changed my life and I feel free to smile and laugh without any embarrassment. Dr. Alfe works miracles and she has the best video library and music around. She also only takes one patient at a time so you never wait in the lobby or hear drills in the background — her practice is the best I’ve been to. Her assistants are great too — lately I’ve had Sarah and she too is so warm and friendly and knows how to put those trays in your mouth without a pinch. I’ve been recommending Dr. Alfe to all my friends and relatives.

Dr. Alfe is a wonderful dentist. She knows so much about dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, and continues to educate herself on the latest technologies and procedures. She does a great job explaining everything to patients in «layman’s terms» and truly cares about her patients. Her work is top notch!

Let me first by saying I never leave reviews, but this one was worth it. I have finally had an amazing dental experience for the first time with Dr. Alfe and her staff. They are absolutely wonderful. Dr. Alfe’s office is very modern (high end, super clean, in a great location, and have tons of extras to make you feel comfortable– TV/​movies, headphones to block out any noise, blankets, pillows, and the list goes on). She was very attentive to my concerns, detailed (went through each x-​ray with me and what she saw), and she was able to start working on my upper left which was bothering me. No pain at all– the entire experience was easy, painless, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

I just LOVE Dr. Alfe she is by far the best dentist ever, she really cares about her patients, so gentle and so professional, they say «no pain no gain», after using Chicago Smile Spa I say,
«No pain Yes gain» ((:
Thank you SO much for a great Job, love you guys!!!

Awesome staff and awesome results. Couldn’t be happier ! :) highly recommended! Dr Alfe was great at making the experience completely pain free and you get watch movies/​tv shows of your choice while she works so the time goes by really fast.

Dr. Alfe is truly a gem! She actually makes a trip to the dentist enjoyable. Not only is she an awesome individual, but she is extremely knowledgable as well.
I was always self conscious of my smile but I hated the idea of wearing traditional braces for 2 years of my life. When a friend told me about six month smiles, I decided to give Dr. Alfe a call and I’m so grateful I did. The braces were hardly noticeable and the six months went by fast. Having a beautiful smile gives me so much more confidence and it was one of the best investments I could have made. Not to mention, Dr. Alfe and her staff have always made sure that my needs were met and that I was comfortable and satisfied. The only down side about getting my braces off is that I don’t get to see them every month.
If you are on the fence about being an adult with braces, this is the best solution for you.

After a traumatic experience with an orthodontist consultation that knocked my confidence down about 20 pegs, I was incredible anxious for my consultation at Chicago Smile. But, there was absolutely no need. The team here is amazing and Dr. Alfe knows her stuff and pointed out things that no other dentist has ever pointed out.
They always thoroughly explain everything, let me ask as many questions as I want, and help me be a part of the process.
I just got my six month smile braces put on a week ago, and I swear my smile is already a million times better.
If you are on the fence about getting adult braces and reliving those awkward teen years, just do it. You won’t regret investing in your smile and go to the best, Chicago Smile Spa — the end result will be amazing and they will get you to that amazing smile in no time.

Dr. Alfe is superb! Her staff and her practice are professional, talented, and approachable and the office is extremely organized, efficient, and spotless! I have been her patient since she opened her doors and with each visit, I am reminded of her great technical skills AND her great personality. She is whip smart, always up to date on technology and technique, and both fun and funny. I was in the office two days ago for x-​rays and a cleaning and she was so thorough, explained the pros and cons of different methods for cleaning and polishing (always educating!), and I left with the cleanest teeth, just begging for me to run my tongue over them all day long. My gums have never been this healthy and Dr. Alfe motivates me to take really good care of my teeth and gums. In short, she’s the bomb.

I’ve been going to Dr Alfe for around 7 years now. She is absolutely amazing — very friendly service, clean office, and seems to always be staying up to date on the latest innovations/​technology in the dental world. I’ve lived overseas for the past 6.5 years and even then would make a point to visit her and her team whilst in Chicago visiting. No other dentist has ever compared. Thank you Dr Alfe! You are one of a kind.

I had my braces taken off a couple of weeks ago by Dr. Alfe and am still in shock with how great my teeth look and how great I feel!
I started seeing Dr. Alfe last September and still cannot believe that I found her. After years of seeing other dentists and being told that I couldn’t achieve what I wanted with my smile, being told that I wouldn’t be trusted to keep up with my treatment, and that what I wanted to achieve would take years and years I took a break from meeting with dentists. I found Dr. Alfe on the internet a few years later and after visiting her website and reading all of her patients’ reviews and about her experience I decided to give her a call. When I called her office a woman answered and we talked for 20 minutes about what I wanted to achieve and how the consultation would work. This woman was professional, personable, energetic and exceptionally knowledgeable. I felt great and then realized that I had been talking to Dr. Alfe herself! I couldn’t believe that she had taken the time to speak to a potential patient for that long. I was immediately obsessed!
I ended up completing the 6-​month smile treatment in less than 5 months! Over the course of my treatment I actually looked forward to going to Dr. Alfe’s office. Her staff is professional, knowledgeable and personable. They are an extension of her! Dr. Alfe is intelligent, honest, genuine, supportive and all around a great woman to be around. She even taught me things about my skin and diet. Her office is comfortable and I felt at home. I seriously gained so much confidence just going to get my braces adjusted monthly. She is truly a perfectionist and I am so incredibly happy with my results!

I came to Dr. Alfe back in September after years of going back and forth about fixing my smile. Being 30 years old I did not want traditional braces and I wanted a quick fix. I came in seeking information about veneers as well as Invisalign since it was a clear alternative as a back-​up. WELL, I ended up with neither veneers or Invisalign, but with Six Month Smiles! It was the BEST decision ever and I never would have even thought about it until meeting with Dr. Alfe!
I had HORRIBLE crowding on both top and bottom and 7 months later, braces off today, I have never ever been HAPPIER with my smile! I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror!
Dr. Alfe is FANTASTIC at what she does. She takes her time to get to know you personally and treats you as if you are her only patient. Monthly visits were a piece of cake with the very comfortable atmosphere (memory foam on the patient chair is genius!!).
I can’t thank Dr. Alfe and Chicago Smile Spa enough for my smile transformation and I would recommend Dr. Alfe to anyone seeking cosmetic dentistry! Thanks bunches! =)

I did my homework before I walked through the door. I knew what I wanted and about how much it would cost. I was on a a mission to give the girl who loves to laugh (me) a smile to be proud of.
I grilled Dr. Alfe and her staff with questions and «if, then» statements about the process, cost, etc. Dr. Alfe and her staff were patient with all of my questions and listened as I expressed my concerns and expectations. They did not promise me more than what they could deliver, nor did they sugar coat the realities of braces — adult braces. I suspect they were a bit relieved when I left after our initial meeting. Perhaps to their initial dismay, and later to their delight, I returned to her office after visiting a few dentist/​orthodontist offices in Chicago, as I was certain that Chicago Spa was the dentist office for me.
Regrets…I waited so long (too long) to correct my diastema. The process was six months as she said it would be — Halloween (literally, that morning) to Memorial weekend, and in between three major holidays, my little sister’s wedding, and a winter that I (we) won’t soon forget.
Truths…braces are uncomfortable. Yes, having adult braces is a bit weird. For the most part, people were supportive and offered words of encouragement and/​or shared stories of their own experiences with braces.
Dr. Alfe and the amazing staff at Chicago Spa gave me the smile I always wanted. I am not sure what you are looking for in a dentist and/​or a dentist office. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, professional, fun, and engaging staff then your search is over.