Convenient Access from Highland Park
Downtown Highland Park to our dental chair is a 14-minute drive, about 6.6 miles, with no tolls. Skale Dental Professionals has practiced on Meadow Road in Northbrook since 1984, and households searching for a dentist in Highland Park, IL often find the short trip worth it. One office treats children, parents and grandparents, from first cleanings to implant crowns.
Leave City Hall on St. Johns Avenue and turn west onto Central Avenue, which becomes Deerfield Road as it crosses town. Stay on Deerfield Road until Waukegan Road (IL 43), then head south toward Northbrook. A few quick turns on Thornwood Lane, Keystone Avenue and Cherry Lane bring you to Meadow Road and our office at 1300 Meadow Rd Ste 200, Northbrook, IL 60062.
That path skips the Edens Expressway and the lakefront traffic on Sheridan Road. Tap directions on Google Maps to load the trip in your phone. We also welcome patients from Highwood and Deerfield, the two communities nearest to you on our list.
Why Families Choose Us When They Need a Dentist in Highland Park, IL
This Lake County city has an unusual age mix. Census estimates show roughly a quarter of residents under 18 and another quarter 65 or older. A household might need a sealant check for a second grader and a crown for a grandparent in the same month.
Housing here is mostly single-family and owner-occupied, according to the same estimates. Households that put down roots tend to value continuity of care. A practice that can follow every family member over many years fits that pattern well.
We built our schedule around that reality. Back-to-back appointments let a parent and child, or two generations, come in together and share one drive. Our 10 operatories give us room to book family blocks without long waits in the lobby.
The city stretches six miles along a Lake Michigan bluff cut by wooded ravines. Summer evenings at the Ravinia Festival, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home since 1936, and afternoons at Rosewood Beach are part of local life. So are drives down Green Bay Road and US 41, which put Northbrook within easy reach. City news and resident services are posted on the City of Highland Park website.
Smart Dental Habits for Highland Park Families and Retirees
Children in North Shore District 112 schools and teens at Highland Park High School tend to be busy, and checkups slip when calendars fill. Twice-yearly cleanings catch small cavities while they are still easy fixes. Athletes in contact sports benefit from custom sports mouthguards, which fit better than store-bought trays and stay in place during play.
Older residents face a different set of risks. Gum recession, worn enamel and old metal fillings become common after 60, and a missing back tooth can shift the bite over time. Oral cancer screening also matters more with age, and it is part of the preventive care we offer.
Many adults in their 50s and 60s also grind their teeth at night, often without knowing it. Flattened edges, small chips and morning jaw soreness are typical clues. A custom nightguard protects crowns and natural enamel alike, and Dr. Ryan Skale's TMJ and sleep therapy residency gives him extra insight into jaw strain.
Commuters on the Metra Union Pacific North Line, which stops at four stations in town, often prefer early or late visits. Thursday appointments start at 8 AM, and Tuesday hours run until 6 PM. Those two windows make it easier to see us without losing a full workday downtown.
Highland Park Dental Services Under One Roof
Dental Implants
An implant restores a missing tooth with a titanium post and a custom crown, without trimming the neighbors. Planning uses 3D CBCT scans and a 3D-printed surgical guide. Grandparents can complete every stage, from scan to final crown, in one building.
Family Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, fluoride and sealants cover every age in the house. Booking a parent and child together saves a second round trip down Waukegan Road. All the records stay in one place, which helps when siblings share the same habits.
Restorative Dentistry
Cracked molars, failing fillings and worn bridges are rebuilt with crowns, onlays and tooth-colored fillings. CEREC lets us mill and seat many crowns the same day, in about two hours. Older Highland Park patients often prefer that to a temporary crown and a return trip.
Emergency Dentistry
A tooth chipped on the beach stairs or a throbbing molar on a Monday morning gets prompt attention. The team offers same-day appointments whenever possible. New patients can begin with a $69 emergency exam and x-ray.
Every new patient visit begins in our new-patient suite, where we review your history, take digital x-rays and talk through goals before any treatment is suggested. Overjet AI reviews those x-rays alongside the dentist, adding a second look for early decay and bone changes. You leave with a clear, written plan and a sense of what comes first.
Meet Your Northbrook Dental Team
Families here meet both general dentists and a specialist on one team. Dr. Wei Ting Ho holds a DDS from China Medical University in Taiwan, taught surgical science at Marquette University and now focuses on gums and implants. Everyday and esthetic care draws on Dr. Sharon Goodzey, with more than 25 years in practice since dental school at Southern Illinois University.
Insurance & Financing
Our hybrid approach works with virtually every PPO, including indirect contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna, plus MetLife and Guardian plans. The front desk confirms what your plan covers before treatment and submits the paperwork. Cherry financing and 0% options for qualifying treatment help with larger cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Skale Dental Professionals from Highland Park, and how do I get there?
We are about 6.6 miles from Highland Park City Hall, roughly 14 minutes by car. The drive follows Central Avenue and Deerfield Road west, then Waukegan Road (IL 43) south toward Meadow Road. Families wanting a dentist in Highland Park, IL without a tollway or expressway find it a simple run.
Can kids and grandparents from one Highland Park household be seen during one visit?
Yes, and many families book that way. We schedule back-to-back or overlapping appointments in separate rooms, so a child's cleaning and a grandparent's crown check can happen during one trip. Let the front desk know who is coming, and they will line up the times together.
Are there appointment times that work for Metra commuters on the UP North Line?
Yes. Tuesday hours run until 6 PM, and Thursday appointments begin at 8 AM. Riders who board at Ravinia, Braeside or the downtown station can drive over before catching a later train. Booking a few weeks ahead gives the widest choice of those slots.
What should I do if I break a tooth?
Call the office as soon as you can. Keep any broken pieces in a clean container, and avoid chewing on that side. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible, and new patients pay $69 for an emergency exam and x-ray. Most chipped teeth can be repaired with bonding or a crown.
Can Highland Park seniors get gum treatment without a referral to another office?
Yes. Dr. Wei Ting Ho, a board-certified periodontist, practices in our office and treats gum disease, bone loss and tissue recession on site. A senior who needs deep cleanings or regenerative care stays with the same team that handles their crowns and checkups, so there is no second intake visit or new set of x-rays.
Schedule Your Visit from Highland Park
Anyone comparing options for a dentist in Highland Park, IL is welcome to call 847-393-0163 and book a first visit. One call can cover the whole family. You can browse our service areas or return to the Dentist Northbrook, IL homepage for more about the practice.