Meet Your Evanston Family Orthodontist

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MEET DR. KIMBERLY MAYS SMITH

Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith grew up in Little Rock with a passion for helping others. From a young age, Dr. Kim has understood the value of family and serving others.

This led her to pursue a career in orthodontics. Ever since she opened her practice, Dr. Kim has been bringing healthy, beautiful smiles to her community.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Dr. Smith received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1998, where she was inducted into the Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society.

As a recipient of the Colgate Palmolive Annie Elizabeth “Bessie” Delaney Scholarship Award, she entered the orthodontic residency program at Howard University, where she received her specialty certificate in orthodontics and maxillofacial orthopedics.

Dr. Smith is an accomplished specialist with almost 20 years of dental and orthodontic experience. In 2022, she was featured as a top doctor in the Top Docs and Women in Medicine magazine.

Tired of the strictly clinical environments offered by many dental practices, she purchased her existing practice in Evanston, IL to offer quality, compassionate orthodontic care to all of her patients.

Care For All Ages From Your Evanston Family Orthodontist

At Smile Suite Orthodontics, we believe that everyone should be able to access quality orthodontic treatment and that everyone deserves a beautifully aligned smile. We are proud to offer a full range of orthodontic services, including braces and Invisalign, for children, teens, and adults at our offices in Evanston.

Evanston Orthodontics for Children

In order to ensure that your child is as healthy as possible, it's important that their teeth and jaws are properly aligned, giving them a healthy bite. Many parents are surprised to learn that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7.

By that age, your child's teeth have developed enough so that small problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth can be spotted while they still have some baby teeth. A check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine and that braces won't be necessary, or we may identify a potential problem and recommended that we monitor it. From there, we may begin treatment at a time that is appropriate for the child. In other cases, we may recommended early treatment.

Orthodontic Care for Evanston Teens

Early treatment allows our team to monitor the growth and development of your child's jaw, meaning we can catch and begin treating problems while they're still in the early stages. This can cut down the length of treatment considerably.

Teens often want to know, "How long will I be in braces?" There's no set answer, as each case is different, just like each smile is unique. We're always going to do everything that we can to ensure that your teen has their most beautiful, forever smile. Fortunately, today's braces are a big improvement over the ones that previous generations have experienced. They're smaller, sleeker, and far more comfortable than ever before. They also come in a variety of styles, materials and colors.

In addition, teens also have more treatment options than ever before. In addition to traditional metal braces, teens also have the option of choosing clear, ceramic braces, which work the same way traditional braces do, but are designed to blend in with your teen's teeth, giving a more subtle appearance. Also, if your teen wants a new smile with no wires, whatsoever, they might consider treatment using clear aligners, such as Invisalign. Clear aligners straighten teeth gradually using a series of clear, removable trays that fit over the teeth.

Adult Orthodontics in Evanston

Orthodontic treatment isn't just for children and teens. More adults than ever are seeking beautiful, forever smiles through orthodontic treatment. Today, roughly 1-in-5 orthodontic patients are adults, so it's never too late to get that stunning smile that you've always wanted.

Many adults are choosing to receive treatment later in life because they understand how important it is to maintain their oral health, they want to feel better about their overall appearance, or both. We also see many adults who have received orthodontic treatment during their early years, but are in need of a "touch up" to regain the smiles they once had.

At Smile Suite Orthodontics, we recognize that children, teens, and adults will all have different dental needs and need different levels of attention and care. We work diligently with each patient to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for you in the most inviting environment.

Schedule a free consultation with us today to get started.