This is the best dental office I’ve ever been to. I had to get a deep cleaning because I’ve been slacking on keeping up with my appointments. I found Miswak and now I can’t wait to go back. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Brie did a wonderful job with my deep cleaning and walked me through the entire process. The televisions on the ceiling is a great touch to keep you occupied through the process of a cleaning. 10/10 I will be a patient for years and years to come.
General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry
Miswak Dentistry
852 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622
Practice profile
Practice overview
About Miswak Dentistry
Miswak Dentistry provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative dental care in Chicago. Dr. Tariq Riyal, Dr. Thomas Kaminski, and their team offer whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, gum disease therapy, and Invisalign with a focus on comfort and modern technology.
Services and specialties
Care available at Miswak Dentistry
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Porcelain Veneers
Dental Implants
Periodontal Treatment
Invisalign
Location
Find the practice
852 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622
Chicago
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Patient feedback
What patients say about Miswak Dentistry
Based on the 131 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026 (another 64 left a star rating with no text). Counts show how many of those 131 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism83 of 131 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently mention that the staff is very friendly, professional, kind, and compassionate. Many describe the entire team as going above and beyond to provide a positive experience.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience61 of 131 reviews
Trust and Overall
Many patients highly recommend the practice, calling it one of the best dental experiences they have ever had. Several express strong loyalty and plan to return for future care.
- Comfort, Pain and Anxiety29 of 131 reviews
Care and Clinical
Many patients praise the staff for creating a comfortable and stress-free environment, particularly for those with dental anxiety. They frequently highlight gentle care, resulting in painless or very comfortable experiences.
- Dentist Expertise and Skill19 of 131 reviews
Staff and People
Patients consistently praise the dentists for their great skill, knowledge, and expertise. Many describe them as highly talented and exceptional practitioners.
Common concerns
No recurring concerns came up in more than one review in this period.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Services mentioned
Treatments patients mention at Miswak Dentistry
How many of the 131 written reviews in the same period name each treatment, and how reviewers felt about it.
- Teeth cleaning & hygienePreventive26 of 131 reviews
26 positive
- Checkups & examsPreventive10 of 131 reviews
9 positive · 1 just mentioned
- Children's dentistryPreventive5 of 131 reviews
5 positive
- FillingsRestorative4 of 131 reviews
3 positive · 1 negative
- Emergency & same-day careOral surgery4 of 131 reviews
4 positive
- Gum disease treatmentPreventive3 of 131 reviews
3 positive
- Crowns & bridgesRestorative2 of 131 reviews
1 positive · 1 negative
- Root canalsRestorative2 of 131 reviews
1 positive · 1 negative
- Dental implantsRestorative2 of 131 reviews
2 positive
- Veneers & bondingCosmetic2 of 131 reviews
2 positive
- Invisalign & bracesCosmetic2 of 131 reviews
1 just mentioned · 1 negative
Treatments are identified by AI from the text of these Google reviews. A treatment appears once at least 2 reviews name it; it reflects what reviewers wrote about, not the full list of services the practice offers.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
195 new reviews for Miswak Dentistry since January 2026, averaging 4.9 stars: 186 five-star, 4 four-star and 5 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for Miswak Dentistry, in full.
I started going to miswak in January this year and I’m loving it! I’ve had some long term dental issues, and the doctors here are great at keeping track of x rays and imaging, and going over treatments and next steps with you in detail. Also all the hygienists have been so thoughtful and informative. The atmosphere here is welcoming and feels luxurious. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone in Chicago, it’s worth the commute!
Not gonna lie, it’s been a while since I’ve gone to the dentist. I had a little accident and felt my tooth was chipped and was concerned about additional damage. I called and they were able to get me in later that day. I had the chipped tooth addressed and a treatment plan set for additional work. Dr was very straightforward and gave honest and clear feedback to any of my questions or concerns. The office is super clean and the staff were all very friendly. No complaints so far! I look forward to future treatment here. Bonus for being super close to home!
No need to fear the dentist when you got Ben L. And Dr Ankola by your side. I had my first visit and it went absolutely great. Ben was so personable, gentle, and shared a lot of knowledge. Dr Ankola listened to my concerns and together we came up with a plan. Can’t wait to go back in 6 months!
I love Miswak—Dr. Riyal performed an emergency (as in I was in excruciating pain from a tooth infection that I deemed an emergency) root canal and was so attentive and caring. He and the technician walked me through the procedure as they were doing it, I felt no pain just pressure during, and then the usual soreness afterward. Every follow-up has been wonderful, the discounted rate upfront was integral to me seeking care here, and I feel better about going to the dentist than I ever have. Very grateful to Dr. Royal and the whole team’s excellent communication and trauma-informed skills!
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for Miswak Dentistry and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 11
- Rating of new reviews
- 4.9 out of 5from 11 reviews
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 54
- Rating of new reviews
- 4.9 out of 5from 54 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 0 | No new reviews | 4.9 | 1,383 |
| September 2026 | 22 | 4.8 out of 5from 22 reviews | 4.9 | 1,383 |
| August 2026 | 19 | 4.9 out of 5from 19 reviews | 4.9 | 1,361 |
| July 2026 | 27 | 5.0 out of 5from 27 reviews | 4.9 | 1,342 |
| June 2026 | 27 | 4.8 out of 5from 27 reviews | 4.9 | 1,315 |
| May 2026 | 25 | 4.7 out of 5from 25 reviews | 4.9 | 1,288 |
| April 2026 | 27 | 5.0 out of 5from 27 reviews | 4.9 | 1,263 |
| March 2026 | 15 | 5.0 out of 5from 15 reviews | 4.9 | 1,236 |
| February 2026 | 15 | 4.9 out of 5from 15 reviews | 4.9 | 1,221 |
| January 2026 | 18 | 5.0 out of 5from 18 reviews | 4.9 | 1,206 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.