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Your Trusted Orthodontist in Chicago, IL
At Orthodontic Specialty Center, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of orthodontic care with a personalized touch. Our practice is built on the principle of treating every patient like family, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Said Albareedi personally oversees every case, leveraging his expertise to create beautiful, functional smiles. We prioritize accessibility, offering services in multiple languages including Spanish, Polish, Arabic, and Russian. Our commitment to affordability is reflected in our free initial consultations and flexible payment plans tailored to fit individual budgets.Patients consistently praise our prompt scheduling, attentive care, and the doctor's exceptional accessibility. Our team specializes in modern orthodontic solutions like braces and Invisalign, focusing on achieving optimal results through advanced techniques. We maintain transparency throughout treatment, providing clear explanations of procedures, timelines, and costs upfront. The practice combines decades of clinical experience with a compassionate approach to patient education and support. Our goal is to make orthodontic care accessible, efficient, and transformative for every individual who walks through our doors.
Services
Braces
Invisalign
Free Consultation
Retainers
Orthodontic Treatment
Highlights and features
- We provide highest quality orthodontic care at affordable prices
- Dr. Albareedi personally treats every patient with 35 years of experience
- Patients seen promptly with minimal wait times
- Services available in four languages including Spanish and Arabic
- We offer free initial consultations with transparent treatment planning
What people say
Amazing results
Friendly staff
Best orthodontist
Affordable prices
Accessible at any time
Services
Braces
Traditional metal braces effectively correct dental misalignment through precision-adjusted brackets and wires. Our customized treatment plans address individual bite issues and spacing concerns while maintaining patient comfort. With regular adjustments, we gradually achieve optimal tooth positioning for improved oral health and aesthetics.
Invisalign
Invisalign treatment uses removable, nearly invisible aligners to straighten teeth discreetly. We create personalized digital treatment plans showing expected tooth movement progression. These custom-fitted trays offer convenient oral hygiene maintenance while achieving similar results to traditional braces.
Free Consultation
Our complimentary evaluation includes treatment necessity assessment, cost breakdown, and personalized recommendations. During this visit, we address all patient questions and develop tailored financial solutions to make orthodontic care accessible for every family.
Retainers
Custom-fitted retainers maintain corrected tooth positions after active orthodontic treatment. We provide both removable and fixed options with detailed care instructions to ensure long-term stability of your newly aligned smile.
Orthodontic Treatment
Comprehensive orthodontic solutions address crowding, spacing, and bite irregularities using modern techniques. We develop individualized treatment timelines and provide continuous monitoring to ensure efficient progress toward achieving optimal dental alignment and facial aesthetics.
People
Dr. Said Albareedi
Orthodontist
Graduate of Northwestern University's orthodontic program with 35 years of clinical experience. Personally oversees all patient treatments while maintaining active involvement in continuing education to stay current with industry advancements.
Questions
What orthodontic services do you offer?
We specialize in traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and post-treatment retainers. Our practice focuses on personalized treatment plans for both children and adults seeking dental alignment solutions.
Do you accept dental insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans that cover orthodontic treatment. Our team will help maximize your benefits and offer payment plans for remaining balances.
How long does treatment typically last?
Treatment duration varies by case complexity but generally ranges from 12-24 months. We provide personalized timelines during your initial consultation based on your specific dental alignment needs.
Are there food restrictions with braces?
Yes, we recommend avoiding hard, sticky, and crunchy foods that could damage braces. Patients receive detailed dietary guidelines to maintain treatment progress and appliance integrity.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans with various term options and accept major credit cards. Our financial coordinator works with each family to create affordable solutions for their orthodontic care.
How often are follow-up appointments?
Routine adjustment appointments occur every 4-6 weeks. We prioritize timely scheduling and typically see patients within minutes of their appointment time to minimize wait durations.
Reviews (5)
Xavier B.
Mar 25, 2022
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Easily the best orthodontist in Chicago, the staff is always warm and inviting, the doctor is very experienced in his field and ensures his patients are satisfied with their treatment every step of the way. The prices are some of the most affordable in the city and come with a level of care normally only associated with obscenely high prices. This orthodontist comes highly recommended.
Azra Zulovic
Mar 19, 2022
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Dr. AlBareedi is such an amazing orthodontist! The work that he does is incredible and he really does a great job fixing peoples smiles. His perfectionism is the reason why people keep coming back and referring friends and family. He is one of the only orthodontists in chicago that does all the work on patients and it's not a different staff member working on you every time. The staff is wonderful and kind as well! Highly recommend this practice if you want braces and prices are unbeatable!
Madeline Hearn
Apr 24, 2021
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Dr. Albareedi treats me like family and is very kind every time I've been there. He has great bedside manner and will answer all of your questions. At my first visit (during my first braces consultation), he asked me multiple times if he had answered all of my questions. I really appreciated that. Martha, who works at the front desk and is also a technician, is also very nice. I have called that office WAY too many times, and she always answers all my questions and is sweet in person.
Yesenia Montoya
Mar 24, 2021
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Leaving 1 star because I couldn't leave zero. This place has no consideration for a persons time. It was my first time coming here and I waited 50 minutes and still wasn't seen. I told them from the start I only had 1 hour for my braces consultation and it took 50 minutes without being called into a room. had zero empathy when I complained. Will never go back to this place. Lacks communication.
Mary Brown
May 05, 2019
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Ive been welcomed with so much friendly-ness. All of the staffs are wonderful and yes FRIENDLY AND KIND I LOVE them. Dr said is an amazing person he does an awesome job I recommend him To anyone, their good ppl.
