Delany Dental Care

Our office opened in 1984, and we have been improving lives ever since. Dentists Ira L. Shapira, Mark J. Amidei, Richard D. Cottrell, and James W. Swenson use only the finest and most reputable instruments and technology available. Our goal is to ensure your oral health lasts a lifetime. All of our dentists are experienced in multiple areas of dentistry and can perform any treatment you or your loved ones need. Whether you require dental implants, teeth whitening, or TMJ disorder therapy, our dentists can address your dental needs and help you achieve optimal oral health at our Gurnee dental practice. We serve North Chicago and greater Lake County.

Dentures are a highly customizable dentistry treatment. Our dentists craft new dentures based on each patient's unique needs. Today, our dentists can give conventional dentures much more security, so your ability to eat and speak can be restored with a minimized risk of the restoration coming loose at inopportune times. Meanwhile, complete dentures secured by implants offer premium security that is virtually the same as that of natural teeth. We can help determine which option is best for you.

The root of a tooth provides stimulation to the bone tissue in your jaw, keeping it strong and healthy. When a tooth has been missing for a significant period of time, the lack of stimulation causes jawbone tissue to recede. As the tissue continues to deteriorate, surrounding teeth begin to shift, which in turn causes cheeks to collapse inward and lips to start to pucker. By receiving dental implants, patients can prevent these changes in their facial structure and help maintain their appearance.

We understand that cosmetic dental issues can negatively impact your self-esteem. If your smile is less than perfect, you have nothing to feel ashamed of. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles for patients just like you with first-rate dentistry in a state-of-the-art facility. Our dentists will work with you to build a custom treatment plan that addresses every cosmetic flaw you feel is holding your smile back. Once your cosmetic treatment is complete, you—and everyone you smile and laugh with—will notice the incredible results.

A smile makeover allows your dentist to provide treatment that's truly tailored to you. The two of you can design a plan that is best suited for your unique needs and budget. Whether you have just a few small issues to correct or you need widespread cosmetic care, a smile makeover can completely transform the appearance of your teeth. A beautiful smile can do wonders for your self-esteem. After we address your concerns with a smile makeover, you won't have to hide your mouth or feel embarrassed to smile.

Veneers are a type of cosmetic tooth restoration designed to give your smile a more uniform appearance. They are shells made of materials like porcelain that can go over your front teeth. Whether you want to refine one tooth or several, veneers may be an effective option. If you want to refine minor cosmetic imperfections, porcelain veneers can be an effective choice. Porcelain easily mimics your natural teeth, making it easy for your new veneers to blend in seamlessly with your smile. Your dentist will likely remove some enamel from the tooth, allowing the veneer to fit securely over it without protruding for a natural-looking appearance.

For traditional implant placement, uncompromised jawbone density is required. However, because the All-on-4 method involves placing implants at an angle in the jaw, those who have suffered some jaw atrophy may qualify without having to receive a bone graft. Regular dental implant treatment usually takes at least six months. The All-on-4 method, on the other hand, involves fewer procedures, giving patients a beautiful smile much sooner. In fact, a temporary denture is usually attached immediately after surgery.