We at Dr. Callahan Orthodontics love providing individualized orthodontic care to our patients. We've produced hundreds of beautiful smiles for over 30 years. We understand how important patient satisfaction is and our goal is to provide the best orthodontic care to our patients. We realize your smile is one of the first things people see, and will last you the rest of your life.
As your orthodontist in Downers Grove, Western Suburbs and Bourbonnais, we offer the most innovative treatments and experience available today. We offer traditional as well as invisible braces, designed just for you at an affordable price. Just as each individual patient is unique, each treatment plan is unique.
As your orthodontist in Downers Grove, Western Suburbs and Bourbonnais, we offer the most innovative treatments and experience available today. We offer traditional as well as invisible braces, designed just for you at an affordable price. Just as each individual patient is unique, each treatment plan is unique.
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7. By this age, we can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present. When we begin treatment early, we can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth, making it easier to fit braces later.
An orthodontic appliance uses a controlled force which is applied to the teeth to change their position. The appliance used is chosen based on the patient's needs as well as achieving the best results for the patient. Sometimes tenderness may develop when a new appliance is used, but it is only temporary.
Many times removable appliances are used in conjunction with fixed appliances (braces). Treatment with removable appliances is based on the patient's needs and certain types of malocclusion. When performed early, orthodontic treatment can effectively prevent and intercept malocclusion at an early age.
There are a number of different reasons you may need adult orthodontic treatment. Adult orthodontics is useful in obtaining proper alignment of the abutments for the construction of bridges and partial dentures and to move teeth into alignment. Retainers are also important and may be used for long periods.
Some of the most common causes of TMD are chronic muscle tension associated with clenching or gnashing of teeth, and habits such as gum chewing or stressed jaw posture at work or during sleep. Neck and shoulder muscle tension and headaches or tooth pain may also be a contributor by the referring pain and tightness to the jaws and face.
Reviews (4)
Jim Laverty
Feb 03, 2021
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Dr. Callahan has treated all of my children and the outcomes were excellent. He's very experienced and knows what he is doing. He's been there and done that. My Wife had braces twice in the past and extensive oral surgery and here bite was still very much out of line. Dr. Callahan was able to resolve her issue without any further surgery using very sophisticated method of coiled wires and brackets. Her case also turned out beautifully and my wife now has a proper bite.
Thank you Dr. Callahan! Even your challenging cases come out beautiful and you're very gentle & kind.
Thank you Dr. Callahan! Even your challenging cases come out beautiful and you're very gentle & kind.
D. H.
Jan 16, 2021
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You can tell Dr. Callahan loves his job and takes pride in his work. He knows how to talk to kids who may initially be lax in their participation in the treatment. It's a very friendly, down to earth office with helpful and competent staff, and you don't feel like a number. My 2 kids have done orthodontic treatment here. Staff were helpful in working with our insurance and showing us up front the treatment plan and costs. My kids' plans went as predicted with no surprises and their teeth look great! I love that comparatively the costs are reasonable. Here you are paying for excellent
Colin Hallinan
Jun 02, 2020
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My daughter was treated by Dr. Callahan several years ago and my son is currently being treated. We couldn't of asked for a more positive experience or better results for my daughter. We are very happy with the progress of my son's treatment. We live on the Northwest side of Chicago so there are many orthodontists closer but Dr. Callahan's professionalism and experience is well worth the drive. The office staff is always very friendly and professional. Overall our experience with Callahan Orthodontics has been wonderful.
Rick O.
Mar 30, 2010
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I brought my son in for an evalution for braces and I talked with Dr. Callahan about the treatment plan. He made it very easy to understand how long my son would be in braces and what the cost of braces would total. Dr. Callahan is very knowledgeable and his staff is friendly. They helped to figure out a payment plan and what my insurance company was going to cover. I will be starting my daughter at this office sometime soon because they made the process easy overall.
