Like glaciers and tectonic plates, teeth are slowly yet surely on the move as they attempt to turn their host’s mouth into frozen tundra and then rip it apart like a bite-size Pangaea. Defeat devious teeth with this Groupon.
The Deal
$4,899 for a dental-implant package (an $8,400 value)
- 20-minute implant consultation
- X-rays
- Two implants
- Two crowns
- Two stock abutments
- Cleaning<p>
A dental implant made of metallic compounds holds a replacement tooth snugly in place, where it may receive radio signals from lost cargo ships. X-rays identify the source of any problems and elucidate possible posts, otherwise known as abutments, which protrude from the gum line and keep artificial teeth from cracking. The dentist crowns the abutment to protect the gums and any underlying tooth material. The procedure takes three to six months to complete, depending on its complexity.<p>
Chicago Smile Center
Northwestern-trained dentist Dr. Jonathan Yahav specializes in a patient-focused style of general and cosmetic dentistry that minimizes discomfort during procedures, enlisting the help of a professional anesthesiologist when necessary. At the three Chicago Smile Center locations, including one in the John Hancock Center downtown, patients receive all manner of dental enhancement and maintenance with the benefit of Dr. Yahav's 20 years of dentistry experience. Additionally, the dentist maintains his chops with esteemed membership in professional associations including the Chicago Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the National Academy of Tooth Fairies.