Miswak Dentistry

I would highly recommend Miswak! I’ve only been a couple of times for cleanings but their staff is very courteous. They knew I was getting married soon & when I asked about teeth whitening they gave it to me as a wedding gift! I usually don’t have to wait long but if you do they have Netflix available to watch in the individual rooms. Best dentist office that I’ve ever been to.

Miswak has the best membership program if you’re not insured! Me and my boyfriend have been coming here for a couple years now. They do a great job, the office is clean and they are kid friendly. I brought my 2 year old son with me to an appt and they were so accommodating to work around him and even put Thomas and Friends on the tv!

Very nice location, facility, and staff. They took me in on a short notice and coordinated my insurance benefits before my visit. I needed fillings, but before they proceeded they went over what they planned to do and the costs associated with the work.

This is hands down thee best dentist office I’ve ever been to. The staff is incredibly kind and efficient at their jobs and even the ambiance of the office is above par. Dr. Riyal is genuine, caring, and a skilled dentist. He patiently went over all of my X rays with me, his staff sat down with me & kindly & patiently went over the billing for my procedures with me before I had them done, and their pricing is reasonable. I love the different scented candles lit around the office and the fact that I was able to watch Netflix on a flatscreen while I waited and even while I had 2 cavities filled! I highly, highly recommend.

I’ve been in Chicago for over 3 years and have yet to find the perfect hair stylist or doctor. Dentist also used to be on the list but has been knocked off since my recent visit to Miswak.
I can’t think of better things to do than going in for a check up to the dentist — having someone put strange things in your mouth while asking you countless questions about your flossing habits. It sounds almost as awesome as waiting in line at the DMV with really *pleasant* people all day long. Somehow though, Miswak made my experience completely painless.
The scheduling is a breeze — I was able to book online through Zocdoc. I have to talk on the phone a lot for my job so when it comes to personal tasks, I avoid talking to people on the phone like the plague. The location is ideal for me because I can walk from my house. I also showed up a few minutes early but since I was able to fill out all of my paperwork online (another bonus) it was an easy waiting experience. They got me in just minutes later.
Everyone there was incredibly friendly and patient. I had a lot of questions since as mentioned earlier, I haven’t found the right dentist until now. Everything is also really high tech which was unexpected. Or maybe I’ve been living in the dinosaur ages for dentistry? While I waited in between my x-​rays and cleaning, they pulled a screen in front of me and asked if I wanted to watch Netflix. Ummm. if there comes a day that I say no to Netflix, please put me out of my misery.
So as I’m making my way through a Parks and Rec episode, Dr. Riyal strolls over and starts showing me the INSIDE of my teeth on the same screen I was previously viewing. Okay then? That’s pretty nerdtastically awesome. He said my teeth looked good but then immediately asked me if I suffered from jaw pain or headaches.
I explained to him I’ve suffered for years with this problem and have seen countless specialists. He immediately determined I needed a mouth guard because of the muscles in my jaw. I agreed to it, even if that meant an expensive purchase. They fit my teeth immediately and called me today to say it has arrived. That may be a medical overshare but I will probably start crying in public if I can get rid of my crippling headaches.
Dr. Riyal spent so much time going through different things I should try to help with my jaw issues and my sensitive gums. I actually felt like someone was listening and cared.
I happily strolled back home after my appointment and instead of feeling annoyed that I just had to go to the dentist… I wanted to rush to my TV and finish the episode I hadn’t finished while waiting.
Thanks Miswak, I now get to mark a great dentist off of my list of things to find in the Chicagoland area.

Super easy to get an appointment and another huge plus for not having to wait behind my actually scheduled appointment time once I got there! A doctor appointment that actually is on time is a rarity. Everyone that works here is so friendly! The doctor and the tech were very thorough and commutative about recommendations. Another huge bonus is that they have Netflix for you to personally watch while you’re getting your teeth cleaned! I’m one of the weird few that already actually likes going to the dentist (probably because at 32 yrs old I’m still cavity free and never have had to deal with dental issues) but having Netflix to binge on while I’m there makes me even more excited to go back in 6 months for my next cleaning!

I have a huge fear of dentists. So much so that I avoided going for years. I needed a wisdom tooth pulled and a cleaning and decided to give this place a try. It blew me away! Such friendly staff and my dentist made sure to keep me informed and made sure I was comfortable with everything that I needed done to my teeth. I have never felt so at peace in a dentist’s office. The best by far!

Dr. Riyal is the best! I had a tooth pulled and a root canal and it was so fast and easy. He makes me so comfortable. He explains everything to you and answers all of your questions. All of the girls there are great. I have always been afraid of the dentist, not anymore. I wish I knew about him sooner. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming. I would recommend him 100%.

Dr. Tariq Riyal and the staff are just wonderful and friendly. Myself and my husband are please with the service we received.

I love miswak dentistry. The front desk is so friendly. i was so scared to come to the dentist, but when i went to Miswak i felt comfortable like a family feel. my nervousness went away and i felt at home, because of their yummy smelling candles along with the way Dr. Riyal treated me. The doctor answered all my questions and made me understand what was going on with my teeth. AGAIN I will repeat myself i truly felt comfortable there. and thats a big thing because i Dread coming to the dentist… The dentist even took care of my daughter while she was sitting on my lap. at the end of my daughters visit she was giving the dentist and his assistant Ava hi fives! My daughter loves Miswak as well. All in all my daughter and I had a great experience at Miswak dentistry, from the doctor to the staff! (The candles smell so Good!)

a true dental phobe, miswak is my dream come true. he treats me like I’m start. I’m one who really likes to know the details of what’s going in my body and the dentist here explains things in detail. He even pulls up your x-​rays to point out the minutiae and we looked at some Wikipedia articles together to help me to understand my issues. their membership plan is a HUGE help and they are always very accommodating. I’ve reccommended them to all of my friends. I’m currently involved in a post-​root canal fiasco (had the work done elsewhere) and I was prepped for a crown. It’s been sitting there for months while I sort out my issue and they help me free of charge whenever my temporary pops off. I actually enjoy going to this dentist! Bravo!

I came across Miswak while looking for an in-​network provider for my insurance. The last dentist’s office that I visited seemed impersonal and rushed, so I wanted to make a change. The positive Unilocal reviews were a major factor in my decision, so I wanted to give back. Overall, my visit was a great experience, and I’ll continue to go there for my exams and cleanings.
The location is convenient and in a decent neighborhood. The girls at the front desk were friendly and up-​beat. I liked the fact that I was able to pick a show from Netflix to watch during my x-​rays and cleaning. Shauna was very friendly and professional while doing the cleaning and taking the x-​rays. My teeth feel great! Dr. Riyal patiently answered all of my questions and gave detailed recommendations for how to could make my smile look the way that I want it to.
This is a great dentist’s office. It’s the type of place that you can come to for years and use as a family dentist when you get married and have kids. I’d highly recommend it.

I have been using Mishawk for the past four years and the entire staff is amazing. I moved to the Southside and will make my trek across town just for the service and professionalism. The office always smells great and clean. The décor is great. Although, I would add a water fountain for the thirsty folks. They have this amazing membership plan. Where if you pay 100 $ for the next year. You will get two cleanings. X-​ray and exam and 40% off any procedures. Wow! If you don’t have insurance this is a killer deal. Looking forward to my next visit. Hopefully no cavities this time lol

By far, the best experience I’ve ever had at a dentist’s office! 5+ stars! Professionalism, respect, care, and concern from everyone that works there. Dr. Riyal and his staff have me as patient for life.

I’ve been going here on the Miswak Plan (available if you don’t have dental insurance) for several years — the service is amazing! Everyone at the office is very friendly and warm. Little touches like being able to watch Netflix while you get your teeth cleaned, or the scented candles that make Miswak smell nice (not the typical dental office smell) all make coming here a great experience!

From the receptionist, to the dental assistant, to Dr. Riyal, everyone was incredibly considerate and friendly. It was appreciated, considering going to the dentist is something I always dread.
If you hate going to the dentist like I do, go to Miswak Dentistry. It is the best I’ve ever been to. I will definitely come back if I need anything done, as well as my annual check up in a few months.
Dr. Riyal is incredibly considerate and knowledgeable. He always made sure I was comfortable and addressed all of my concerns. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends.

The dentist was thorough, my cleaning and filling were pretty easy for someone as dentist-​phobic as I am. They have Netflix for you to watch, though you can’t hear or see it during the exam and cleaning but it makes it easier to find your happy place if you watch something funny before the tech starts with the horrible noises in your mouth.
The office called the day before my appointment ask asked me to move my appointment up by 30 minutes. I got there 15 minutes before my new appointment time just to be seen 15 minutes later than my original appointment but I understand that they’re busy… The dentist is likely equally as thorough with each patient as he was with me.
No complaints!

This place is amazing. The appointment was so easy to get. Everyone was so nice to me and made me feel welcome. Very clean place. The technology there is outstanding too. Very updated tech and I watched one of my favorite shows while they cleaned my teeth. The hygienist was extremely thorough and didn’t hurt me at all. The doctor was very informative and answered all my questions. Amazing place and I will be coming back

Dr. Riyal is incredible. He’s über friendly, takes time to explain everything he’s doing and answers all my questions, and I always have questions. He fitted me for Invisalign in 2013, and although I didn’t get them because I had relocated out of state, he was still extremely helpful during the process.
His office is clean and well kept, the décor is very nice as well. All of the staff is very friendly and I haven’t had any trouble setting up appointments. I’ve since moved back to Chicago and I’m no longer in the area, But I still come to his office.
Parking is on the street, can be annoying during winter but no problems finding a spot. Will be a loyal patient as long as I’m in Chicago!

Sorry guys, I’m not feelin the love for Miswak Dentistry. I found Miswak on Unilocal because I needed some emergency dental work. I’ve only ever needed emergency dental work once before and I figured the same thing was happening this time. I had a ton of pain in my bottom right gum or molar or somewhere. The gum tissue hurt, it hurt when I bit down, everything. The entire area was even so swollen that my cheek was swollen — you could see it when you looked at my face.
So, Miswak seemed like the place to be since their reviews are great and they were able to get me in on very short notice. I arrived, they accommodated my insurance (even though I was out of network) and worked with me to get some full-​mouth x-​rays to see what was going on in my mouth.
So, the hygienist took me in back and started with x-​rays. I wasn’t sure where the doctor was, but she asked me several questions and then went about her business with the x-​ray taking. After a ton of time (full-​mouth takes awhile) she left and I assumed I was waiting for the dentist to take a look at the films and come talk to me about them.
Once the dentist arrived, he told me my x-​rays looked great. No signs of cavities, infections, root issues, etc. I explained once again that my mouth was killing me so he finally decided to take a look at my teeth. He only had his hand in my mouth for a couple of seconds before he said that I likely had an ulcer in the back of my mouth. That would explain why the gum was inflamed and painful. He also decided that, since I grind my teeth at night, I needed a night guard to sleep with and the pain would go away since it seemed like the pain when I bit down was related to TMJ.
And that was it. Nothing for the pain, no diagnosis of an infection even though my gum tissue was inflamed and sore, that was it. Less than one minute of actually looking in my mouth with his poker and mirror and that was his diagnosis. I opted to get the night guard since I have always had teeth-​grinding issues, so I was fitted for that and told it would take a week to arrive. Once it arrived, I was going to come in for a cleaning and test out the night guard.
Fast forward one week, I called to ask if I could come in for my appointment earlier to get my night guard and teeth cleaning. I was told that my night guard hadn’t arrived yet and that they would call me when it had so I could get it and do the cleaning at once.
Two weeks go by… no call. I call after Christmas and leave a message on their machine that says they’ll be back in the office on December 26, which is when they’d return my call. No return call. I call again on December 30 and they answer, put me on hold for about five minutes and then begin to explain that there was some kind of mixup with their lab and the night guard still hasn’t arrived, they’re so sorry for not calling, etc. Still no word on when it will actually arrive.
Still waiting for that to happen, actually. They said they’d call once it arrived in the office and I still haven’t heard from anyone. So, I went to another dentist because my mouth still hurts, there’s still a sore back there and my jaw still aches when I bite down. I called Miswak to send my x-​rays to my new dentist, they said they’d do it in «five minutes» and I’m still not sure if the new dentist has actually received them. I know they may not have completed it in an hour, but over a day has gone by and no one has sent anything yet?
All in all, not one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at a doctor or dentist. The receptionist is really friendly and attempts to be helpful, but it seems like it’s just a façade. Miswak isn’t really the place to go for «real» dental work. A cleaning, perhaps, and some periphery maintenance but not for anything serious or grand.
Turns out, I have a bone fragment protruding from my gum and that’s what’s making my mouth sore, painful and creating a «bump» back there. The dentist totally missed it and just said it was an «ulcer» as opposed to something that has to be surgically removed.