Expert Care & Faster Treatment With Downers Grove's Favorite Orthodontist.

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The Journey To Your New Smile Starts Here!

When it comes to the health and aesthetics of your smile, finding the best orthodontist near Chicago, IL, for your needs includes looking for one that’s experienced and board-certified.

At Downers Grove Orthodontics, our highly experienced and board-certified orthodontist and orthodontics team have helped improve over 10,000 smiles since 2007 in the Downers Grove area. This experience allows us to properly diagnose your case and expertly recommend the best-suited course of treatment. With Downers Grove Orthodontics, you will be smiling brightly in no time!  

"I came here for the first time around 2 years ago, my teeth were extremely bad. Because of them I’m now happy with my smile, they did an excellent work on fixing my teeth. Now I can’t stop smiling! The difference is huge! I love everything about my smile, they did such a good job on shaping it, really happy with the results!"

- May

"This facility is awesome! Dr.B has been incredible throughout my braces journey! More importantly, she has an amazing staff behind her as well. They were very patient with me during each visit and I will definitely be recommending them to my friends! Woohoo to my braces coming off today! Phenomenal results"

- Amber

Downers Grove Orthodontics is proud of our award-winning orthodontist in Downers Grove, IL, Dr. Balakrishnan, and the expert orthodontic care she provides to all our patients. When you choose Downers Grove Orthodontics, you’re getting the best orthodontic care available from industry-leading professionals.

She graduated as valedictorian from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, completed her orthodontic residency, and earned her masters in Oral Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Balakrishnan is board-certified orthodontist in Downers Grove, IL. She is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the Midwest Society of Orthodontists. She has held faculty positions in multiple countries and has spoken at professional conferences both nationally and internationally.

$500 Off Braces & Clear Aligners

Meet Our Board Certified Orthodontist Dr. Balakrishnan

What To Expect On Your First Visit

Our world-class doctor looks forward to discovering your goals and reaching them.

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What Are the Benefits of Clear Aligner Treatment?

Discretion — Clear aligners are virtually unnoticeable when worn. This lets you maintain your natural look and self-confidence while you undergo treatment.

Comfort — Clear aligners consist of only clear, smooth plastic that’s been customized for your unique mouth, making it much more seamless and enjoyable to wear.

No Lifestyle Changes — Clear aligners allows you total freedom to enjoy your daily activities. Simply remove your aligners while you eat or play, and pop them back on again when you’re finished.

Improved Dental Health — Clear aligners don’t require any special brushing or flossing techniques to keep your teeth healthy, either. Just take your aligners out to brush and floss as normal.

Award-Winning Orthodontist with Extensive Experience

Why Choose Downers Grove Orthodontics?

Over 10,000 Smiles Transformed Since 2007

Our team is extremely caring, knowledgeable, and will go beyond your expectations to provide a first-rate experience every time you visit our office. As a team, we are dedicated to our patients and believe in excellence in all that we do.

Our goal is to provide you with the best professional orthodontic care to enhance your smile and improve your overall self-confidence. We love our job and the feeling of making a difference in our patients' lives is priceless!