Your smile, as an expression of you.
Aesthetics & Dentistry in Chicago's Lincoln Park.
Our approach
Dental care has started to feel rushed, with little thought for how the work looks. We take our time, and every treatment is done with aesthetics in mind, even a small filling. So the work looks natural, and your smile still looks like you.
About Pearl- A patient smiling during a consultation
- Dr. Colby by the gallery wall
- A patient checking her smile in a hand mirror
- The salon under the chandeliers
- Dr. Colby laughing with a patient
- A man smiling
- A shade guide held up in a consultation
- The green treatment room
- A patient laughing in a consultation
- Dr. Colby at his desk
- A patient smiling into a hand mirror
- A woman putting in a clear aligner
- The gallery wall
- A patient relaxed in the chair
- A woman smiling
- A handshake at the end of a visit
Dental care in Lincoln Park
General dentistry
Exams, cleanings and everyday care
Checkups and cleanings, with digital X-rays and an oral cancer screening to catch problems early. Even a small filling is done with how it looks in mind.
General dentistry
Exams, cleanings and everyday care
Checkups and cleanings, with digital X-rays and an oral cancer screening to catch problems early. Even a small filling is done with how it looks in mind.
Explore general dentistryCosmetic dentistry
Veneers, whitening, bonding and Invisalign
A whiter, straighter or more even smile, planned around your face so it looks natural, with a preview of the result before we begin.
Explore cosmetic dentistryRestorative dentistry
Crowns, bridges, implants and extractions
Repairing a damaged tooth or replacing a missing one, with every crown, bridge and implant matched to the color and shape of your own teeth.
Explore restorative dentistryFacial aesthetics
Botox, fillers and lip flips
Botox, fillers and lip flips, kept subtle so you still look like yourself.
Explore facial aesthetics- Book a visitCall (312) 858-7067
What we believe
Your truest form,expressed.
Cosmetic, general and restorative dentistry, and aesthetics. Tap a treatment to read more.
The work
Your dentist
Dr. Colby James Gerth, DMD
Dr. Colby grew up on a horse farm in Southern Illinois, studied biological sciences and published his first research in 2017 before earning his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Midwestern University.
He has practiced dentistry in Chicago since 2020 and opened Pearl in Lincoln Park in 2025, a practice focused on cosmetic dentistry.
- Education
- DMD, Midwestern University
- In practice
- Chicago, since 2020
- Research
- Journal of Morphology, 2017
- Focus
- Cosmetic & aesthetic dentistry
“We believe every detail matters, and we only deliver work that looks beautiful and natural.”
From Dr. Colby
The art and science of your smile, explained
Dr. Colby answers the questions patients ask most, from whitening to teeth that shift after braces, so you understand your options before you decide anything.
The practice
A dental office that doesn't feel like one
“I never wanted the office to feel cold or clinical. Instead, I wanted it to feel comforting and inspiring.”
“This office is incredibly inviting, clean and doesnt have the sterile look.”
“Dr. Colby took the time to hear me out and ask questions.”
“Since moving to Chicago, I had such a hard time finding a trustworthy dentist. I tried a big corporate popular office here and did not feel heard at all. … Im usually very anxious at dental offices but this office is incredibly inviting, clean and doesnt have the sterile look. I went in for my cleaning and xrays and had the best experience.”
Venezia Nicoletta“He listened carefully, respected that I wanted a natural result, and didn’t try to upsell.”
“I went in for Botox, and Dr. Colby really took his time to understand the look I was going for. He listened carefully, respected that I wanted a natural result, and didn’t try to upsell for any unnecessary treatments. The procedure itself was smooth and painless.”
Stephanie Staudohar“Everyone in our family now goes to the practice.”
“Dr Gerth is a wonderful dentist across a variety of dental needs. He is skilled, professional, and caring, and really goes the extra mile to make sure we are comfortable with the dentistry as well as in the treatment experience. … Everyone in our family now goes to the practice.”
Claudia Rosen“The most painless cleaning I’ve ever gotten.”
“Great Dentist super nice and professional! The most painless cleaning I’ve ever gotten highly recommend!”
Sebastian Rivera“Dr Colby listened to all of my concerns and had such a light touch.”
“I first came here for Botox appointments, specifically for my crows feet and to get a lip flip. Dr Colby listened to all of my concerns and had such a light touch. … As someone who has extreme dental anxiety I know I will be in good hands at pearl.”
Madisson Gillespie“They’ve been great every step of the way.”
“I’ve had quite a bit of dental work done with them, including Invisalign, fillings, and a tooth extraction, and they’ve been great every step of the way. They’ve also been very accommodating and have worked with me around my timeline and insurance, which I really appreciate.”
Javier Zermeno“If you ever had fears about going to a dentist, Dr. Colby will put them all to rest!”
“If you ever had fears about going to a dentist, Dr. Colby will put them all to rest!! … I highly recommend him as your dentist!! His staff is wonderful and welcoming!!”
Daniel Cross“It’s exactly what I asked for and looks so natural!”
“He’s very thorough, knowledgeable and professional. The office is so cozy and inviting! Not only do I trust him 100% when it comes to my dental health he also gave me the best Botox ever! It’s exactly what I asked for and looks so natural!”
Kat Burke“Truly the best cleaning I’ve had in years!”
“I switched to Pearl for the first time and it was truly the best cleaning I’ve had in years! Freddie and Dr Colby kept it real with areas of improvement, while also telling me the good parts about my dental health. See you in 6 months!”
Shaun Hughes“Got the courage to get Botox and it was painless!”
“I am terrified and nervous of needles . Got the courage to get Botox and it was painless! … This office is a gem in the neighborhood.”
Maricela Corona
Visit us
Find us on Webster Avenue
We’re in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, across Webster Avenue from St. Vincent de Paul Church, near DePaul's campus.
Hours
- Monday
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM – 3 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Parking
Street parking nearby
Your smile, as an expression of you.