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1st Family Dental of Fox Valley is a full-service dental practice in Aurora, IL offering general dentistry, cosmetic services, and board-certified orthodontic treatment including braces and Invisalign for children, teens, and adults.

About 1st Family Dental of Fox Valley
Kids, including toddlers and children with sensory needs or autism, are treated calmly here, with Dr. Michael Fakhouri frequently named for connecting well with reluctant young patients.
1st Family Dental of Fox Valley is a general dental practice that also offers orthodontic treatment, including braces, clear aligners, and Invisalign. Reviews point especially to how the office handles children, from toddlers to kids with autism or sensory sensitivities, describing staff who play with anxious kids and calm them before exams. Many reviews also mention Dr. Fakhouri's manner with reluctant or nervous patients and note a clean, modern office. Billing and insurance handling come up as a recurring source of frustration, with some reviewers describing unposted payments or unexpected charges.
Summary of 208 patient reviews, May 2016–September 2026, updated September 2026
1st Family Dental of Fox Valley is a full-service dental practice in Aurora, IL offering general dentistry, cosmetic services, and board-certified orthodontic treatment including braces and Invisalign for children, teens, and adults.
The practice serves the surrounding Fox Valley communities and provides emergency care.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
1st Family Dental of Fox Valley provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
1st Family Dental of Fox Valley uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Michael Fakhouri, DMD
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Dr. Ahmed Shawky
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Dr. Youssef Mahmoud
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Dr. Yasmin Bakir
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Dr. Watchariyaporn Thasai
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Dr. Tala Ghishan
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Dr. Sreynoch Hun
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Ahmed Youssef
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Dr. DANIELLE A PIANO, DMD, MS
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 8 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Orthodontic reviews describe multi-year braces treatment completed slightly ahead of schedule and Invisalign results reviewers were satisfied with, including a case where orthodontic work corrected a child's underbite. A couple of reviews mention slow communication during ongoing orthodontic treatment.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 59 | 7 |
| Friendly staff | 47 | 9 |
| Great with kids | 49 | 6 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 29 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 22 | 2 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 8 | 14 |
| Treatment results | 18 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 11 | 7 |
Recent reviews from Google
Always feel very well cared for by Dr Mike and the entire staff. Everyone is cheerful and welcoming! Really great results with replacing my old fillings as well as placing a crown...... all with virtually no discomfort. I appreciate their services and will continue to have my dental care provided by Dr Mike and team!
I’ve been going to 1st family dental for years. Always have been the best staff and of course, Dr. Michael being a fantastic dentist and Natasha being one of the best hygienists! They’re always prompt, caring and kind. Thanks always!
Today’s appointment was kind of disappointing due to the dental hygienist not doing a good job cleaning my teeth. He kept on hitting my gums with the pick which was very painful and uncomfortable for me.
I had 3 crows done back in September 2025. They did a fine job and charged me $2700 with insurance. All good but, I went to another dental clinic recently for another and I was told the cost at old clinic is high and request for itemized bill. I did and got to know that they have $1100 of my money with them for almost 8 to 10 months. No one called to notify me. If I haven’t called them, it’s obvious to say I lost that $1100.
Every time I go to my dentist office I have a good experience there. Everyone is very nice from The front desk all the way back to where the dentist is his hygienist is the sweetest girl and very knowledgeable love seeing her every time I come and the dentist he is very caring and understand understanding to your needs. Love the office.
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