25 Years, One Chicago Magazine 'Top Doctor': Inside Healthy Smiles, Inc.'s Roscoe Village Practice

Dr. Rita Salvi-Platt's family and cosmetic practice: 2016 Top Doctor honor, 4.9-star average, and in-house 3D crowns in as little as 3 days.

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For more than 25 years, Healthy Smiles, Inc. has been a fixture of Roscoe Village and Lakeview dentistry, built around a promise that sounds simple until you see it kept: treat every patient like family, and never upsell them. That promise, paired with a 4.9-star average across 108 patient reviews, a 98 Dental.me Score, and Dr. Rita E. Salvi-Platt's recognition as a Chicago Magazine Top Doctor in January 2016, has made the practice one of the more quietly complete dental homes in the neighborhood — equally ready for a child's first cleaning, a nervous adult's overdue checkup, or a full smile makeover. Patients from Lincolnwood and Evanston are welcome at the practice as well, and can find Healthy Smiles, Inc. on Dental.me.

A Philosophy Built on Listening, Not Selling

Dr. Salvi-Platt's approach to dentistry starts from a conviction that the patient should always come first — not as a slogan, but as an operating principle. "Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns, and bridges we create will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you," the practice states, a commitment it backs by insisting on the highest-quality, most durable materials available. The team describes its own standard even more plainly: they do not upsell, they listen, and they prioritize each patient's individual needs. That ethos shows up in how Dr. Salvi-Platt communicates, speaking to patients in language they understand rather than clinical shorthand, so they stay genuinely in control of their own oral health decisions rather than simply following instructions.

The Dentist Behind the Name

Dr. Rita E. Salvi-Platt, DDS has spent over 25 years building this practice into one recognized among the top Chicago dentistry practices. She was named a Chicago Magazine Top Doctor in January 2016, and has separately been recognized as a top dentist by her peers. The practice itself carries Opencare.com verification as well. What stands out beyond the credentials is Dr. Salvi-Platt's evident skill with patients who dread the dentist's chair. Patient reviews describe staff who "explained everything in detail," a night guard fitting handled with patience after years of putting it off, and a comfort level so thorough that one patient wrote she now looks forward to her dental visits — a rare sentence from anyone describing a trip to the dentist.

A Rare, Full Spectrum of Sedation Options

Few general and cosmetic practices assemble the complete range of sedation dentistry available at Healthy Smiles, Inc. Patients with mild to moderate anxiety can choose nitrous oxide, inhaled through a mask and cleared from the system quickly enough to resume normal activities the same day. Those facing longer or more involved procedures can opt for oral sedation, typically taken about an hour beforehand, which keeps patients relaxed and cooperative through the appointment and often leaves little or no memory of the procedure afterward. For patients with significant anxiety or a pronounced gag reflex, the practice offers IV sedation — a level of care that requires an exhaustive health history, an eight-hour fast beforehand, dedicated monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels throughout, and specific licensing to administer. Having all three tiers under one roof means Dr. Salvi-Platt can match the method to the person instead of asking every patient to tolerate the same experience, a philosophy summed up simply: dental anxiety should not stand between anyone and a smile they're proud of.

Technology and Craftsmanship: Same-Day Crowns in as Little as 3 Days

Healthy Smiles, Inc. has invested in in-house 3D scanning technology that allows the practice to deliver finished crowns in as little as three days — a turnaround that spares patients the temporary-crown limbo common at many offices and reflects the practice's broader comfort with modern tools in service of old-fashioned craftsmanship. The cosmetic menu built around that technology is extensive: teeth whitening with both Zoom and Opalescence systems, porcelain veneers, bonding, Invisalign, and crowns and bridges designed to repair chips, cracks, and dental damage patients have often put off addressing for years. On the restorative side, the practice provides dental implant restoration, root canals, dentures, extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and treatment for TMJ and sleep apnea, along with custom night guards and ongoing gum disease care — gum disease being, as the practice notes, the leading cause of early tooth loss. Preventive care remains central to the model, with routine cleanings, sealants, natural-looking composite fillings, and X-rays used to track incoming permanent teeth or wisdom teeth before they become painful.

A Practice Built for Every Stage of Life

Healthy Smiles, Inc. sees patients from age 2 through the senior years, a span reflected in services ranging from pediatric visits to implant restoration and denture care. The practice treats English, Spanish, and Italian speakers, and its team works directly with patients on insurance claims to help them get the most from their coverage — accepting most major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield, and Medicare Advantage. For patients managing cost, the office offers CareCredit, an in-house membership plan, HSA and FSA acceptance, and standard financing. The office is wheelchair accessible, with street parking available, removing practical barriers that too often keep people from scheduling care they need.

Rooted in the Lakeview Community

Dr. Salvi-Platt's commitment to the neighborhood extends well past the treatment chair. For more than 25 years the practice has supported local schools, food pantries, and churches, and Dr. Salvi-Platt personally has backed organizations including the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, St. Andrews and St. Benedicts Parishes, and Sacred Heart and Blaine Schools. That civic footprint mirrors the practice's clinical philosophy: care that looks after the whole community, not just the patients already in its chairs.

Access, Hours, and Getting an Appointment

Healthy Smiles, Inc. is accepting new patients and built its schedule around the reality that families are juggling work, school, and everything in between. The office is open Monday 9AM–7PM, Tuesday 9AM–6PM, Wednesday 9AM–5PM, Thursday 9AM–3PM, Friday 8AM–1PM, and Saturday 9AM–1PM on the first weekend of each month, with Sundays closed. Same-day and emergency visits are available, walk-ins are welcome, and patients can book online or by phone. The practice can be reached at 773-573-1234 or healthysmilesinc@gmail.com, and it welcomes patients from Lincolnwood, IL and Evanston, IL in addition to its Roscoe Village and Lakeview base.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you accepting new patients?
Yes.

Are you open on Saturdays?
Yes, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you offer emergency or same-day visits?
Yes, same-day visits are available.

Do you take my insurance?
The practice accepts most major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield, and Medicare Advantage.

Do you offer sedation for patients with dental anxiety?
Yes. Healthy Smiles, Inc. offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, allowing the method to be matched to each patient's level of anxiety and the complexity of the procedure.

What technology and comforts do patients get?
The practice uses in-house 3D scanning and can deliver a finished crown in as little as three days, alongside Zoom and Opalescence teeth whitening and a team that has served local schools, pantries, and churches for over 25 years.

About Healthy Smiles, Inc.

Healthy Smiles, Inc. is a family and cosmetic dental practice in Chicago's Roscoe Village and Lakeview neighborhoods, led by Dr. Rita E. Salvi-Platt, DDS, a Chicago Magazine Top Doctor honoree. The practice holds a 98 Dental.me Score and a 4.9-star average across 108 patient reviews, offering general, cosmetic, restorative, and full-spectrum sedation dentistry for patients age 2 through the senior years, Monday through Saturday. The office welcomes patients from Roscoe Village, Lakeview, Lincolnwood, and Evanston, and can be reached at 773-573-1234 or healthysmilesinc@gmail.com.

For more information about Healthy Smiles, Inc., visit healthysmilesinc.com.

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