Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists

Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists is a highly-regarded orthodontic and dental practice with convenient locations in Elmhurst and Downers Grove, Illinois. The practice is spearheaded by Dr. Corina Radu, a Board-Certified Orthodontist with over two decades of experience, who is known for her patient-centric approach and commitment to continuous professional development. She is also one of the few board-certified orthodontists practicing in Illinois. The core philosophy of Premier Orthodontics revolves around providing personalized, high-quality care that prioritizes both aesthetic outcomes and long-term oral health. They understand that each patient's orthodontic needs are unique, and they work to design customized treatment plans that fit individual lifestyles, cases, and budgets. Their goal is to achieve the best results in the shortest time possible, ensuring stability and proper bite patterns. Premier Orthodontics offers a wide range of services for patients of all ages, from early orthodontic treatment for children to specialized adult orthodontics. Their comprehensive offerings include: Orthodontics: Addressing various conditions such as malocclusions, misaligned teeth, underbite, overbite, open bite, crossbite, crowding, protrusion, and spacing. Braces: Providing traditional metal braces, clear braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, and lingual braces. Clear Aligners: Specializing in Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, often being recognized as an Elite Provider. Retainers: Essential for maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment. Dentofacial Orthopedics: Guiding facial and jaw development. Oral Surgery: Including wisdom teeth extraction with sedation, other teeth extractions (when necessary), and dental implants (including All-on-4®) to restore smiles and oral health. Surgical Orthodontics: For more complex cases requiring surgical intervention. The practice is dedicated to utilizing advanced orthodontic technologies to enhance the patient experience and treatment outcomes. This includes: Digital Scanning and 3D Imaging (iTero Digital Impressions): Eliminating the need for traditional, messy impressions and allowing for precise treatment planning. 3D CBCTs: For detailed diagnostics and treatment planning. Dental Monitor A.I.: Used in orthodontics for monitoring progress. Propel MOPS (micro osseous perforations) and VPro high-frequency vibration devices: To potentially speed up and increase the predictability of treatment. Surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy (Wilckodontics®): With bone grafting to enhance bone and gum support. Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists is lauded for its warm, comfortable, and family-oriented atmosphere. Patients frequently commend Dr. Radu and her entire staff for their friendliness, professionalism, knowledge, and accommodating nature. They also offer flexible financing and payment plans, aiming to make high-quality orthodontic care financially accessible. Dr. Radu is committed to incorporating the latest techniques and technologies, and her expertise extends to treating complex adult cases in an interdisciplinary setting, collaborating with general dentists, periodontists, and oral surgeons. She also focuses on designing smiles that facilitate better breathing and facial harmony, including helping severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.