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Comprehensive orthodontic care for children and adults using advanced techniques to create beautiful, healthy smiles, with Medicaid accepted for qualifying patients.
Crooked teeth, gaps, and bite problems affect more than your appearance. Left untreated, misaligned teeth can lead to difficulty chewing, jaw pain, uneven wear, and a higher risk of cavities and gum disease. Modern orthodontic treatment corrects these issues with options ranging from traditional braces to virtually invisible clear aligners, giving children and adults in Chicago a path to healthier, better-aligned smiles.
At Sonrisa Family Dental, our orthodontic team provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages across our multiple Chicago locations. Founded by Dr. Jason Korkus, DDS, our practice proudly accepts Medicaid and Medicare for orthodontic services, making quality care accessible to families throughout Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Our bilingual staff serves patients in both English and Spanish, so every family member feels comfortable and informed throughout treatment.
A well-aligned smile supports good oral health, optimal jaw function, and overall well-being. Straight teeth are easier to clean, reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease, and help prevent uneven wear and TMJ disorders. Although every smile is different, the potential consequences of teeth that are overcrowded, have spaces between them, have shifted, or don’t come together properly remain the same, affecting both function and appearance.
Visiting an orthodontist in Chicago is the first step toward correcting these issues and protecting your long-term oral health.
The right type of braces depends on the severity of your alignment issue, your age, your lifestyle preferences, and your budget. Traditional metal braces remain the most effective option for complex cases, while clear aligners offer a discreet alternative for mild to moderate corrections.
At Sonrisa Family Dental, we provide integrated orthodontic care in Chicago to help children and adults enjoy well-aligned, beautiful, and healthy smiles. Whether your visit is for a dental checkup or an orthodontic consultation, we’ll assess the look, health, and function of your smile and advise you on the best treatment approach.
We also keep a close watch on your child’s developing smile and will let you know the best time for an orthodontic consultation. From checking the emergence of baby teeth and jaw development to the eruption and alignment of permanent teeth, we carefully monitor your child’s smile as they grow, ensuring optimal timing for any needed intervention.
The following table compares the most common orthodontic treatment options available at our Chicago practice:
Whether fixed braces, clear aligners, or another appliance offer the best path to optimal results depends on several factors specific to each patient. Our Chicago orthodontic team will walk you through every option during your consultation.
Several clinical and lifestyle factors determine the length, cost, and complexity of your orthodontic treatment:
Your orthodontist in Chicago will evaluate each of these factors during your initial consultation to recommend the most effective treatment plan.
Digital imaging, 3D treatment planning, and advanced aligner materials have made orthodontic treatment faster, more comfortable, and more precise than ever before. As orthodontic treatment has become more widely available and the appearance of braces has improved, the number of people getting orthodontic treatment has skyrocketed. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, over four million people in the United States alone wear braces, with approximately 27% being adults.
Some of the most notable innovations in orthodontic care include the following:
These advances allow our Chicago orthodontic team to deliver faster results with greater patient comfort than earlier generations of braces and appliances.
Clear aligners use a series of custom-made, removable plastic trays to gently and incrementally move teeth into their correct positions without metal brackets or wires. Since their arrival over two decades ago, clear aligners have revolutionized orthodontic care, offering many patients a discreet, comfortable, and convenient solution for improving their smiles.
Custom-made to the exact specifications of a patient’s smile, clear aligners are designed to move teeth into their correct positions. As patients swap out one aligner for the next in the prescribed series, they witness progressive improvements. Best of all, with treatment that is virtually invisible, no one but the patient knows they are undergoing orthodontic care.
By transforming smiles with minimal interference to daily activities, clear aligners allow patients to enjoy all their favorite foods and engage in recreational activities without fear of breaking their appliances. Moreover, as the aligners are completely removable, there’s no need to struggle to brush and floss between brackets and wires, maintaining excellent oral hygiene throughout treatment.
While clear aligner therapy is not a solution for every type of malocclusion, it offers an excellent option for many image-conscious teens and adults. At Sonrisa Family Dental, whether you are a candidate for clear aligners or another method of orthodontic care, we’ll help you achieve a well-aligned and attractive smile.
Explore the true stories and journeys of several Invisalign® patients
Children should see an orthodontist no later than age 7. By this age, most alignment and jaw growth problems can be identified, even while baby teeth are still present. Most parents wonder when the best time is to have their child evaluated for braces. One common misconception is to wait until all permanent teeth (except wisdom teeth) are present. However, an orthodontist can identify most problems involving alignment and jaw growth by the time a child is in the first or second grade.
The total duration of care depends on several factors, including growth patterns and compliance with care. Treatment time does not include the period of wearing retainers to maintain results.
Most follow-up appointments after braces are placed are scheduled every four to eight weeks. This interval gives your teeth time to move at a steady and healthy pace. However, there may be situations where more frequent visits to evaluate tooth movement or make additional adjustments are required.
Yes, teeth can be moved at any age, and orthodontic treatment as an adult can completely transform a poorly aligned smile. However, achieving a successful outcome relies on healthy teeth and supporting bone. For these reasons, it is essential for adult patients to address any outstanding dental problems before appliances are placed and to remain diligent about maintaining their oral health throughout care.
For adults seeking orthodontic care, achieving a successful outcome relies on healthy teeth and supporting bone. Adults sometimes exhibit the damaging consequences of uncorrected bites and poorly aligned teeth, including extensive dental decay, gum disease, bone loss, or even tooth extractions. They may also suffer from worn-down teeth or TMJ dysfunction.
While it’s critical to address outstanding dental issues before starting care, it’s also important to maintain the health of teeth and surrounding tissues both during and following treatment. Although adult orthodontics requires an investment of time and resources, the payoff is well worth it. The value of a healthy and attractive smile is priceless.
At Sonrisa Family Dental, our dedicated team of dental professionals is committed to providing exceptional care for every member of your family. Founded by Dr. Jason Korkus, DDS, our practice brings together dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and caring support staff who share a passion for creating healthy, beautiful smiles.
Our bilingual team members fluently serve Chicago’s diverse communities in both English and Spanish, ensuring every patient feels comfortable and informed. With an orthodontist, general dentists, and oral surgeons across our multiple locations, we provide comprehensive dental care under one trusted practice family.
We believe in building lasting relationships with our patients, taking time to learn about your unique needs and goals. Our team regularly participates in continuing education to stay current with the latest dental techniques and technologies, ensuring you receive the most advanced care available.
Wearing retainers as prescribed is the most important step in maintaining your results after braces or aligners are removed. Retainers prevent teeth from shifting back toward their original positions.
Almost every individual who has undergone orthodontic care will need to wear some type of retainer for a prescribed period of time. One of the reasons retainers are needed is that the delicate fibers connecting teeth to the jawbones have elastic memory. Once orthodontic appliances are removed, these fibers want to rebound to their natural positions. Wearing retainers allows these fibers to reorganize and reset.
Retainers are also extremely important because the teeth are part of a complex masticatory system subject to forces that cannot always be predicted. Even after orthodontic treatment, tongue or lip postures, unfavorable growth, oral habits, and periodontal problems can disrupt alignment. Committing to wearing retainers is the best way to keep your teeth as straight and beautiful as the day your braces were removed.
Dr. Maria A. Jones is a Latin/American dentist born in Toledo, Ohio, raised in Venezuela, and trained in both hemispheres. She received a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics after completing a 3½-year residency program, where she learned different treatment philosophies and trained in lingual orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, and dentofacial orthopedics.
Dr. Jones is very caring and compassionate and enjoys working with patients and providing them with the best treatment options tailored to their situations to produce amazing results. We are very excited to have her as part of our Sonrisa team.
