What We Offer
Treatments
Every orthodontic treatment we offer at our Evanston practice is chosen for a reason. We'll explain your options clearly so you can choose the path that fits your life.
Every patient who walks through Smile Suite's doors is different — different goals, different anatomy, different lifestyle. Dr. Kim looks at the full picture: your smile, your bite, your airway, and how treatment will fit your life. The right treatment isn't the most popular one. It's the one that genuinely fits you, your face, and your long-term health. Below you'll find every option we offer, explained honestly.
Clear Aligners
Discreet. Removable. Built for your lifestyle.
Custom-fit aligners — including Invisalign — that gradually shift your teeth into place. Nearly invisible, removable, and designed around how you actually live.
- Removable for eating and brushing
- Near-invisible appearance
- Comfortable — no wires or brackets
- Requires discipline with wear time (20–22 hrs/day)
Traditional Braces
Precise. Proven. Always working.
Modern brackets bond directly to your teeth and deliver continuous, controlled movement — the gold standard for complex bite correction and alignment cases.
- Highly effective for complex bite correction
- No compliance required — always working
- Color tie options for teens
- Lower-profile brackets than previous generations
Clear Braces
Fixed. Effective. Far less visible than metal.
Ceramic brackets blend with your tooth color for a noticeably softer appearance — with the same precision and reliability as traditional braces. No compliance required, always working.
- Tooth-colored ceramic brackets
- Same mechanics and effectiveness as metal braces
- More discreet than metal without lingual placement
- Good option for adults and aesthetics-conscious teens
Retainers & Retention
Protecting your results for the long haul.
Retention isn't an afterthought — it's built into your plan from day one. We'll make sure the work you put in stays put.
- Removable clear retainers
- Bonded lingual retainers (permanent)
- Ongoing retention check-ins available
- Replacement retainers as needed
Airway & Sleep
How you breathe affects everything.
Sleep, energy, focus, facial development — all connected to your airway. Airway health is evaluated as part of every Smile Suite assessment, because treating a smile without considering how you breathe isn't treating the whole person.
- Airway evaluation included in every consult
- Treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea
- Oral appliance therapy as CPAP alternative
- Coordinated care with your physician
By Life Stage
Orthodontics by Life Stage
The right approach changes depending on where you are in life. We tailor treatment to your age, growth stage, and what your smile needs right now.
Early Orthodontics
Catching issues before they become complex ones.
An evaluation by age 7 can reveal problems that are much simpler to address while growth is still on your side. Not every child needs intervention — we'll always tell you honestly.
- Guides jaw growth and development
- Creates space for incoming permanent teeth
- Can simplify or eliminate later treatment
- Not every child needs intervention — we'll tell you honestly
Teen Orthodontics
The growth window is an advantage. We plan around it.
The teenage years offer a developmental window that adult treatment can't replicate. Dr. Kim evaluates jaw growth, airway, bite function, and facial development — not just where the teeth are today.
- Treatment planned around active jaw development
- Braces, clear aligners, and early intervention options
- Airway and growth screening included
- Honest guidance on compliance and realistic outcomes
Adult Orthodontics
It's not too late. And adults make the best patients.
Whether you never had treatment, your teeth have shifted over the years, or you're ready to invest in yourself — adult orthodontic treatment is more accessible and more discreet than ever.
- All treatment options available for adults
- Discreet options including Invisalign and hidden braces
- Bite correction, airway, and pre-restorative alignment
- Efficient appointments that respect your schedule
Not sure which orthodontic treatment is right for you? That's exactly what your consultation is for — not a sales pitch, not a pressure decision. Come in with questions and leave with clarity.
Ready to get started?
Thoughtful orthodontic care in Evanston — we'll help you find the right fit.
Come in, talk to Dr. Kim, and understand your options. You'll leave knowing exactly where you stand — whatever you decide to do next.
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