Orthodontist Near Western Springs

Braces, Invisalign and early orthodontic care, about four minutes from Western Springs.

Looking for an orthodontist near Western Springs?

Friendly Neighborhood Orthodontist sits about a mile and a half east of Western Springs, at 324 W Burlington Ave in La Grange. For most Western Springs families that is a four-minute drive along Hillgrove Avenue. The office is also a few blocks from La Grange's Stone Avenue station, on the same Metra BNSF line that stops in Western Springs. Dr. Krushan Patel is a board-certified orthodontist, and he sees every patient himself, from a first check at age 7 to adults finishing treatment.

What your first visit looks like

Consultations are free and start with a digital scan, so there are no impression trays. Dr. Patel shows you the scan, explains what he sees and gives you a timeline. If you are ready, many patients can start the same day. We accept most major PPO plans and offer interest-free payment plans managed in-house. Families who want to know more first can read about Dr. Patel's education-first approach to treatment.

To meet Dr. Patel, request an appointment online or call the office at (464) 252-0075. We will find a time that works and answer your questions before you come in.

Orthodontic care for Western Springs patients

What treatment with Dr. Patel looks like for patients coming from Western Springs.

Braces and aligners for Lyons Township students

Many Western Springs teens attend Lyons Township High School. South Campus is in Western Springs, and North Campus is a few blocks from our office, which makes a quick adjustment visit easy to fit around the school day. Most teens choose between braces for teens and Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Patel talks through both with the student and the parent in the same conversation, so nobody leaves with a different idea of the plan.

The choice usually comes down to habits more than looks. Aligners only work when they are worn most of the day, so a teen who loses track of things may do better with fixed brackets. A student who plays a contact sport or a wind instrument should mention it at the consultation, because it can change which appliance Dr. Patel recommends and what kind of mouthguard to use.

A first check for younger children

Orthodontists recommend a first look by age 7, while baby and adult teeth are still mixed. Most Western Springs kids we see at that age do not need treatment yet. We note how the jaws and adult teeth are developing and set a time to look again. An early orthodontic check is about information, not commitment. When something like a crossbite does need attention, Dr. Patel explains Phase 1 interceptive treatment and why the timing matters before anything is scheduled.

Options for adults

Parents are welcome to book their own consultation alongside a child's visit. Adult orthodontic treatment at our office usually means aligners or tooth-colored brackets, planned around any crowns, implants or past dental work. Dr. Patel is certified in Invisalign and trained in Tweed mechanics, so his recommendation is based on your bite rather than on a single preferred system.

Your first visit

1. Request a free consultation

Book online or by phone. Consultations are free, and there is no pressure to decide at the first visit.

2. Digital scan and exam

Dr. Patel takes a quick digital scan instead of impression trays, checks your bite and shows you what he sees on screen.

3. A clear plan and timeline

You leave knowing whether treatment is needed, which options fit, how long it should take and what it costs. Many patients can start the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from Western Springs families.

How long is the drive from Western Springs?

From central Western Springs the office is roughly 1.5 miles away, usually four or five minutes by car.

Is the first visit free?

Yes. Consultations are free, and you leave with a clear recommendation and timeline whether or not treatment is needed now.

Can siblings be seen at the same visit?

Yes. Let us know when you book and we will schedule back-to-back consultations so the family only makes one trip.