Orthodontists in Chicago, IL | Braces & Invisalign

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What offices in Chicago report

As of 2026, 64 orthodontic practices are listed in Chicago, IL. Common insurance includes Aetna, Cigna, Renaissance Dental, Humana.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$195	$195	2
Invisalign	$2,780	$7,000	5

Ranges come only from offices that published a figure. They are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price.

Illinois orthodontics by the numbers

Statewide context for your Chicago search

Chicago vs. statewide

Chicago's 64 listed practices average 4.8 stars across 22,015 reviews.

Credentials in this market

25 of 64 Chicago practices (39%) hold ABO board certification; 24 are AAO members; 9 are named Invisalign providers.

Access

46 practices offer weekend hours, 43 offer evening hours, 31 list emergency orthodontic services.

SOURCES · CMS NPPES NPI REGISTRY · REGISTRY LISTING DATA, SEP 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Chicago

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REVIEWED SEP 2026

How much do braces cost in Chicago, IL?

Listed offices that published a figure report $195–$195 for traditional braces in Chicago, IL, from 2 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $2,780–$7,000 from 5 reporting practices. 55 of 64 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Chicago orthodontists are board certified?

25 of 64 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Dr. Emilia Taneva Orthodontics, Prairie View Orthodontics - Aurora, Dr. John Lippincott. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Chicago orthodontists accept?

102 carriers appear across Chicago listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (48), Cigna (39), Renaissance Dental (39), Humana (37). 12 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Chicago orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 39 of 64 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

Every listing is checked against a current license record in the CMS NPPES registry before it appears. That confirms the practice or provider is in the federal record as an orthodontic specialty. It is not a ranking, a board-certification mark, or a paid badge.

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7, when enough permanent teeth have erupted to spot bite and spacing problems. 24 Chicago-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Chicago, IL?+

Listed offices that published a figure report $195–$195 for traditional braces in Chicago, IL, from 2 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $2,780–$7,000 from 5 reporting practices. 55 of 64 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Chicago orthodontists are board certified?+

25 of 64 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Dr. Emilia Taneva Orthodontics, Prairie View Orthodontics - Aurora, Dr. John Lippincott. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Chicago orthodontists accept?+

102 carriers appear across Chicago listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (48), Cigna (39), Renaissance Dental (39), Humana (37). 12 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Chicago orthodontists offer free consultations?+

Yes. 39 of 64 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?+

Every listing is checked against a current license record in the CMS NPPES registry before it appears. That confirms the practice or provider is in the federal record as an orthodontic specialty. It is not a ranking, a board-certification mark, or a paid badge.

Nearby: Aurora (34)

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