Board Certified Orthodontist
If you’re looking for an orthodontist near you or the best orthodontist in Elmhurst and Downers Grove, meet Dr. Corina Radu, a dedicated board-certified orthodontist providing personalized, patient-focused care.
About Dr. Radu
Dr. Corina Radu is a Board-Certified Orthodontist and the founder of Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists, serving patients in Elmhurst and Downers Grove, Illinois. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she provides precise, patient-focused orthodontic care using advanced technologies and evidence-based methods.
Dr. Radu personally evaluates each patient at every visit, ensuring consistent quality and long-term treatment success.
Professional Affiliations
Education and Professional Background
Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) – University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Certificate in Orthodontics – George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Former Captain and General Dentist in the U.S. Army Reserve (2001–2004)
Served as a Board-Certified Orthodontic Contractor in Kaiserslautern, Germany
Born and educated in Romania before immigrating to the U.S. through the Diversity Visa Program (1995)
Dr. Radu continues to expand her expertise by completing multiple orthodontic education programs annually to stay current with modern treatment methodologies and technologies.
Clinical Expertise and Services
Dr. Radu specializes in comprehensive orthodontic treatment of patients of all ages, with a focus on adult interdisciplinary treatment, using advanced techniques designed to improve dental health, facial balance, harmony and airway function.
Comprehensive Orthodontic Care Includes
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Lingual (hidden, behind the teeth) braces, Traditional metal twin or self-ligated braces, or ceramic/ porcelain labial braces.
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Invisalign® and clear aligner therapy with SureSmile aligners.
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Expanders for adults and children /Palatal expansion, MARPE or MSE maxillary skeletal expansion with mini-implants for non-growing patients, or SARPE Surgical Assisted Palatal Expansion.
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Diagnosis and management of jaw deficiencies wither with growth modifications/functional appliances or combined orthodontic orthognathic/surgical treatment.
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Management of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with expansion and orthognathic surgery (MARPE/MSE and /or MMA maxillary and mandibular advancement to open the airway)
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TMJ/TMD treatment and bite correction.
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Treatment of impacted teeth via surgical exposure and orthodontic traction.
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Treatment for congenitally missing teeth via space closure/substitution of missing teeth is possible to avoid implants
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Surgically facilitated Orthodontic Treatment “SFOT” or Wilckodontics (R)-combined ortho-periodontic treatment, adding bone hard and soft tissue grafting to reduce the need for extractions, interproximal reduction and
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Interdisciplinary treatment planning with general dentists, oral surgeons, and periodontists for patients needing complex treatment.
Advanced Technologies and Techniques
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Propel MOPS (Micro-Osteo-perforations).
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VPro high-frequency vibration devices.
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Surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy (Wilckodontics®) with bone grafting
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Mini-implant solutions to help with space closure of old extraction spaces, should we need to avoid bone grafting, sinus lift and implants or help with more unpredictable tooth movement using skeletal anchorage via TAD’s/temporary anchorage devices.
Dr. Radu’s goal is to provide stable, aesthetic, and functional results using customized, minimally invasive orthodontic treatment.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Corina Radu
Patients choose Dr. Corina Radu for her experience, precision, and commitment to delivering advanced orthodontic care that improves both smiles and quality of life.
- Extensive Experience: Over two decades of clinical expertise in orthodontics, airway health, and complex case management.
- Comprehensive Care: Provides full-service orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults using modern, research-based methods.
- Advanced Technology: Utilizes 3D CBCT imaging, digital scanning, and acceleration devices for accuracy and comfort.
- Personalized Attention: Personally oversees each patient’s progress at every visit for consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Community Commitment: Proudly serves families throughout Elmhurst, Downers Grove, and surrounding Illinois communities.
Dr. Radu’s blend of experience, advanced clinical skill, and patient-first care makes her a trusted orthodontic expert and a valued provider at Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists. Get in touch with our team today and schedule a free consultation.
Dr. Radu focuses on designing healthy, natural-looking smiles that enhance overall facial harmony and promote better breathing and long-term oral stability.
Her treatment philosophy emphasizes:
Functional alignment of teeth and jaws
Balanced facial aesthetics
Preservation of natural teeth whenever possible
Collaboration with specialists for complex cases
She is also experienced in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, helping reduce CPAP dependency through airway-focused orthodontic care.
I strive to be an open-minded clinician. In doing so, I’ve committed myself to provide outstanding service to my patients and incorporating new and effective techniques into my practice.
We use just about anything that can move teeth and jaws faster and more predictable: we tried them all so we know what works and what does not.
In addition to being board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, I attend numerous orthodontic educational courses every year and try to incorporate the best of everything in the quest for helping our patients get a perfect smile.
When designing new smiles, we plan to:
Enhance all the facial features
Create harmony between facial beauty and healthy dentition
My extensive training and experience can help patients as young as seven eliminate the need for permanent teeth extractions and avoid surgical and restorative procedures in later years.