Healthy Smiles highlights 25 years in Roscoe Village with Top Doctor dentist and 3-day crowns

Healthy Smiles, Inc. is marking more than 25 years in Chicago’s Roscoe Village and Lakeview with a 4.9-star average, a 98 Dental.me Score and Dr. Rita E. Salvi-Platt’s Chicago Magazine Top Doctor recognition. The practice says it offers full-spectrum sedation dentistry, in-house 3D scanning and finished crowns in as little as three days.

Why it matters: - Healthy Smiles, Inc. is positioning itself as a long-running neighborhood dental option for families, anxious patients and cosmetic dentistry cases in Roscoe Village and Lakeview. - The practice says its mix of sedation choices, same-day access and in-house scanning is designed to make care easier for patients who might otherwise delay treatment. - The office also serves patients from Lincolnwood and Evanston, widening its reach beyond the immediate Chicago neighborhoods.

What happened: - Healthy Smiles, Inc. said it has been a fixture in Roscoe Village and Lakeview for more than 25 years. - Dr. Rita E. Salvi-Platt, DDS was named a Chicago Magazine Top Doctor in January 2016. - The practice reports a 4.9-star average across 108 patient reviews and a 98 Dental.me Score. - Healthy Smiles, Inc. says patients can find the practice on Dental.me and that the office is Opencare.com verified.

The details: - The practice says it does not upsell patients and instead listens to individual needs. - Dr. Salvi-Platt communicates with patients in language they understand, rather than clinical shorthand. - The office says its veneer, filling, crown and bridge work uses high-quality, durable materials. - Healthy Smiles, Inc. offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation. - Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a mask and wears off quickly enough for patients to resume normal activities the same day. - Oral sedation is typically taken about an hour before treatment and can leave little or no memory of the procedure afterward. - IV sedation requires a detailed health history, an eight-hour fast, continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels, and specific licensing to administer. - The practice uses in-house 3D scanning and can deliver finished crowns in as little as three days. - Cosmetic services include Zoom and Opalescence teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding, Invisalign, crowns and bridges. - Restorative services include dental implant restoration, root canals, dentures, extractions, wisdom teeth removal, TMJ treatment and sleep apnea treatment. - The office also provides custom night guards, routine cleanings, sealants, composite fillings, X-rays and gum disease care. - The practice treats patients from age 2 through the senior years. - Healthy Smiles, Inc. serves English, Spanish and Italian speakers. - The office accepts most major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield and Medicare Advantage. - Patients can use CareCredit, an in-house membership plan, HSA and FSA funds, and standard financing. - The office is wheelchair accessible and offers street parking. - Healthy Smiles, Inc. can be reached at 773-573-1234 or healthysmilesinc@gmail.com. - The practice’s website is healthy smiles inc and the verified Dental.me profile is Healthy Smiles, Inc. on Dental.me.

Between the lines: - The practice is using patient reviews, awards and technology claims to signal premium care without framing itself as a high-pressure cosmetic office. - The broad sedation menu suggests Healthy Smiles, Inc. is targeting patients with dental anxiety as much as patients seeking cosmetic work. - Community involvement with local schools, food pantries and churches reinforces the practice’s neighborhood branding. - Dr. Salvi-Platt has supported the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, St. Andrews and St. Benedicts Parishes, and Sacred Heart and Blaine Schools. - The practice says it has supported local schools, food pantries and churches for more than 25 years.

What's next: - Healthy Smiles, Inc. is accepting new patients. - The office offers same-day and emergency visits, and walk-ins are welcome. - The schedule runs Monday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first weekend of each month. - Sundays are closed. - Patients can book online or by phone. - The practice welcomes patients from Roscoe Village, Lakeview, Lincolnwood and Evanston.

The bottom line: - Healthy Smiles, Inc. is betting that convenience, sedation options and a long neighborhood track record will keep it competitive with Chicago patients who want both general and cosmetic dentistry in one place.