Chicago Holistic Dentistry

Smita K.

Dr. Chen is not your average dentist. She is a healer who is intuitive and in tune with your body and, surprisingly, emotions. I came to Dr. Chen for a general cleaning. She asked if I had any pain in my neck, arms, or hips. Unknown to her at the time, I had been experiencing severe pain in my cervical spine and forearms for a few years and had been in and out of physical therapy. She explained these were symptoms of poor jaw alignment. From the moment Dr. Chen began working on my jaw, the pain in my cervical spine significantly improved.

I noticed a difference immediately while wearing my jaw orthodic. My spine opened up and the tension behind my ears and neck dissipated. I automatically stand up straighter and feel better when I’m wearing it, which was to be somewhat expected. What was surprising was the emotional healing that simultaneously took place. Things came pouring out to the surface I didn’t expect or know. I’ve done a lot of spiritual work and energetic healing over the years, though working with Dr. Chen showed me that that journey was not complete, and that my body was still living in a state of trauma. I had no idea how deep rooted it was until our sessions or that I was storing so many emotions in my jaw. It amazed me how she knew where to go and what questions to ask before I revealed my story to her. In just a few weeks, she helped me break free of my past and feel safe to shine.

It felt like weights were being lifted off of me and I am so much lighter now, like I’m completely anew. I came into heal my jaw and ended up healing so much more. I am grateful for this journey, for Dr. Chen’s patience and willingness to go deep, and for her presence which allowed me to share so openly with her my experiences. I am eternally grateful that a general dentistry checkup led to so much more. If you are ready to heal on multiple levels, are willing to face temporary discomfort and pain, and want a no-nonsense approach to healing, there is no better provider than Dr. Chen.

January 3, 2024

Janet C

Dr. Chen is very skilled. My previous dentist estimated that I needed to replace a lot of fillings because they were cracked. Dr. Chen gave me an oral exam and stated that some dentist will tell you to replace these cracked fillings but they are fine. She would keep and eye on them.

I felt she was a dentist who cared about my wellbeing so I’m sticking with her. She is the best. And how she is able to build up crooked teeth in the front to make your smile look beautiful without the exorbitant charges is astounding. Truly a work of art. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER.

March 25, 2023

Rachel Kurowski Iglesias

Dr Chen is much more than a standard dentist. If you’re looking to get to the root cause of any mouth/jaw-related ailments, she is your person! If you want a quick in and out teeth cleaning only, not your place. She has a deep understanding of the connection between our facial structures and the rest of the body.

She is an expert at treating the root cause of TMJ, and knows lots of healing techniques such as craniosacral therapy. Highly recommend!

July 2, 2024

Abena Motaboli

Gloria Chen is an amazing, qualified and intuitive dentist. She has really extensive knowledge about TMJ issues and getting to the root cause. She is conservative with filling in teeth and is very thorough in her explanations. She spent a generous few hours with me for my first appointment to get an in depth history of my health and she was very quick to help me get to the root of some of my dental and overall health issues that I have had for a while.

She recommended craniosacral therapy and some other treatments (which I am saving up for). I love her holistic and healing approach and she is very direct about what is going on which I appreciate.

November 27, 2024