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Orthodontist · Portage Park

Orthodontic Specialty Center

4251 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 96% · 1–2 stars: 4% · 381 written reviews

Last 12 months: 62 reviews · 98% 4–5 stars · Replies: 76% of reviews · 1 of 14 one- and two-star

64mention friendly, welcoming staff

23mention their braces treatment

22mention Spanish or other languages spoken

  • Invisalign

Treatment delays in reviewer accounts

Some reviewers say orthodontic treatment ran much longer than expected, with one account describing a plan that stretched to nearly five years.

How the visit felt

7Explaining everything before doing it
6Listening and answering every question

Staff and office

64Friendly, welcoming staff
5An honest dentist

Who comes here

22Spanish or other languages spoken

Why patients came

23Their braces treatment

How we count themes

How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
4%of 381 written reviews
A lower share than 60% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Replies to reviews
76%of written reviews get a reply (1 of 14 one- and two-star)
More replies than 74% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%

How we compare

Orthodontic Specialist Registration

The national provider registry lists a specialist here for braces and Invisalign.

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Listed category: Orthodontist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · Named for it

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.

Reviewers describe payment options

Payment plans come up in different circumstances: one reviewer describes payments as low as $100 a month, while another says the practice offered a plan without insurance. A separate account says a referral came only after down payments and payment was discussed without privacy at the front desk.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)

Who you'll see

Dr. Said Albareedi

NPI 1083739098 · named on the practice's website

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When you can go

Open late
until 6 pm, Monday to Friday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

4251 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
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  • Wheelchair-accessible restroom and seating
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Its business profile

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · bracesspecialist.com, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas