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title: "Traditional Braces | Smile Suite Orthodontics Evanston"
description: "Precision self-ligating low-profile brackets delivering gentle, continuous force for complex tooth and root movements."
canonical_url: "https://smilesuiteortho.com/treatments/traditional-braces"
practice: "Smile Suite Orthodontics"
doctor: "Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith, DDS, MS"
phone: "(847) 665-1504"
address: "2422 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202"
consultation_cost: "100% Free / Complimentary ($0)"
category: "Treatment - braces"
monthly_starting: "$188/mo"
financing_plan: "28-month plan · 0% in-house"
price_range: "$6,000 – $8,300"
---
# Traditional Braces

> Precision self-ligating low-profile brackets delivering gentle, continuous force for complex tooth and root movements.

## Quick Summary & Pricing Facts
- **Monthly Investment**: From $188/mo
- **Financing Terms**: 28-month plan · 0% in-house
- **Average Down Payment**: Avg. $750 (customizable)
- **Estimated Full Treatment Fee**: $6,000 – $8,300 (before insurance benefits)
- **Complimentary Initial Consultation**: $0 (Includes 3D digital scan & Dr. Kim examination)
- **Practice Location**: 2422 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 | (847) 665-1504

## Clinical Indications
- Severe crowding
- Rotations
- Significant bite misalignments (Class II/III)
- Impactions

## Protocol & What to Expect
Fixed appliance; adjustments every 6–8 weeks; customizable color ties.

## Ideal Candidates
- Teens who prefer set-it-and-forget-it compliance
- Children requiring detailed root torque control
- Complex structural cases

## Why Dr. Kim's Approach Matters
At Smile Suite Orthodontics, Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith looks beyond individual teeth. She analyzes your facial symmetry, lip support, profile dynamics, and airway health to engineer a smile that looks effortless and lasts for decades.

Book a complimentary consultation at [smilesuiteortho.com/#orthobook](https://smilesuiteortho.com/#orthobook) or call (847) 665-1504.