Reviewed by Dr. Charles Bond, DMD, MS · Updated October 2026
Shift Happens is our limited treatment program: clear aligners that fix a specific problem instead of rebuilding your whole bite. Maybe your teeth drifted after braces years ago, a retainer went missing, or a couple of front teeth have always bugged you. If you're not looking for comprehensive orthodontic treatment, this is the shorter, simpler path. Dr. Charles Bond maps out exactly which teeth move, you wear a series of custom clear aligners, and you finish with a retainer to keep everything where it belongs.
Your first visit is free, and you'll leave knowing whether limited treatment is the right fit, what it will cost, and how long it should take.
Book online, call, or text us at 224-904-2299. Short on time? Start with a virtual consult and send us a few photos from home. Either way, there's no cost and no commitment.
Book NowYou'll sit down with Dr. Bond, go over your dental history, and tell him what's bugging you about your smile. We'll take quick digital 3D scans of your teeth. No goopy impressions, promise.
Meet Dr. BondDr. Bond shows you what he sees and whether a limited aligner plan will get you there. You'll know which teeth move, how long it should take, and exactly what it costs. If your bite needs more than limited treatment can fix, he'll tell you that too.
Treatment OptionsReady to go? We'll finalize your scans and get your custom aligners made. Want time to think it over? That's fine too. Your plan will be here when you are.
Free ConsultExact Price Up Front
Because it moves fewer teeth over a shorter time, limited treatment typically costs less than comprehensive treatment. You'll see a detailed breakdown of your cost at your free consult, before you commit to anything.
All Major PPOs
We're out of network, but we work with all major PPO plans. We'll help you understand your orthodontic coverage and get the most out of your benefits.
0% Interest
Spread out your cost with flexible monthly payment plans at 0% interest. We also accept automated payments, credit cards, and HSA or FSA funds.
Limited treatment only works when someone with the right training decides what should move and what should stay put. Dr. Charles Bond is a board-certified orthodontist who trained at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed his orthodontic residency at the University at Buffalo. He reviews your scans and builds every aligner plan personally, so the person who tells you limited treatment is enough is the same one who will be treating you.
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It's our name for limited orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. Instead of a full plan that corrects your entire bite, we move a specific set of teeth, usually the ones you see when you smile, and stop there.
People whose teeth shifted after braces, people who lost or stopped wearing a retainer, and anyone with mild crowding or small gaps in their front teeth who isn't looking for comprehensive orthodontic treatment. If that sounds like you, Shift Happens is probably the right starting point.
Limited treatment doesn't correct how your top and bottom teeth fit together. If you have a significant overbite, underbite, crossbite, or heavy crowding, you'll get a better result from comprehensive treatment, and Dr. Bond will tell you that at your consult rather than sell you something that won't work.
Shorter than full treatment, because fewer teeth are moving a shorter distance. Your exact timeline depends on what needs to shift, and Dr. Bond will give you a realistic estimate at your free consult.
Less than comprehensive treatment, since it involves fewer aligners over less time. You'll get your exact number at your free consult, and the same 0% interest payment plans, PPO insurance help, and HSA or FSA options apply.
Clear aligners are nearly invisible, and you take them out to eat, brush, and floss. Most people around you won't notice unless you point them out.
Yes. Teeth that shifted once can shift again, which is usually how people end up needing limited treatment in the first place. A retainer is part of every plan so your results stay put.
Yes, completely free. Scans included, no strings attached.
Your consult and scans happen on day one. Clear aligners are custom made for your teeth, so there's a short wait while they're fabricated, and then you'll come back to pick them up and get started.
Yes. Send us a few photos through our virtual consult, and Dr. Bond will review them and share his recommendations without you making a trip to the office.
1107 Waukegan Road in Northbrook, IL 60062. Families come to us from Northbrook, Deerfield, Glenview, Northfield, Wheeling, and nearby towns.
"When I arrived for my consultation for braces, I actually walked out with them on the same day. It was an easy, smooth process. Dr. Bond made me feel extremely comfortable."
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"I am extremely happy with the orthodontic care that Dr. Bond has provided me over the past 18 months. I highly recommend his services as he is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. My teeth look great!"
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