I came to Forever Smiles after my first shot at braces (with a different orthodontist) was a complete disaster. I spent about 1+ year at this previous orthodontist in downtown Chicago and never once saw my teeth shift. Brackets would fall off very easily, and I don't have anything too complex going on in my mouth - just an upper tooth that's impacted in my gums and some alignment issues on my bottom. It's been 1 day since having my braces removed and 2 years of a fantastic experience with Dr. Razdolsky and the team. I think that they must be the most efficiently ran dentist/medical office that I've ever been to. The longest I've waited for my appt was 5 minutes. Moving on, he's an exceptional great listener, and if I had even the smallest concerns he would address them immediately. This team really is the best orthodontist practice. I would highly recommend to any and all friends, thus the Yelp review. This Yelp review page, just doesn't do justice, but their HealthGrades review are 280+ reviews strong is voted 5-star! read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was extremely disappointing. I specifically made an appointment with Dr. Razdolsky regarding concerns about my permanent retainers. Instead, I was seen by his daughter. Multiple dentists over the years had raised concerns about the same issue and recommended that I have the retainers evaluated. What bothered me most was how unprofessional the appointment felt. Rather than focusing on my concerns, a significant portion of the visit was spent dismissing concerns that had been raised by multiple dentists and even criticizing one of them personally. As a patient, I found this completely inappropriate. I was not there to hear about disputes between dental professionals--I was there to have my concerns addressed. I was told my retainers looked fine, a small amount of glue was removed, and after paying $250, I left with the exact same issue I came in with. Overall, I left feeling unheard, dismissed, and disappointed by the lack of professionalism. I will not be returning to this office, and neither will I recommend it to anyone I know. read more

The tech accidentally cut the inside of my mouth with a tool used to remove a retainer. Would not recommend!

I have no words to express how much I love this place i'm truly shocked how amazing of an experience I have had at Forever smiles. Elizabeth and Yan are truly amazing every time I walk into the clinic I feel like home and the staff are so kind and welcoming I'm so happy I chose forever smiles!! -Ariella Sidelsky read more

Warning on the cost and quality/competence! Get a second opinion before signing ANYTHING with this Orthodontist! I am a 50 year old orthodontic patient - My dentist recommended I get braces to correct structural issues with my teeth (overbite, leaning teeth etc) so I keep my teeth into the older age. In October, 2019 went to Dr. Razdolsky in Buffalo Grove, IL despite that at that time I moved to FL, because I took my kids there for orthodontic care and I trusted him. I did not seek second opinion. He proposed ortho plan with about $9k plan for about 2 years of work and started work right away. I got "old fashion" clunky silver braces on my bottom teeth and later on "lingual" (back of the teeth) braces for my top teeth. These were absolute and ultimate torture. I was in constant pain all the time. My tongue and inside of the mouth were torn, they impeded my speech. Because I stated work in November Razdolsky's office managed to charge my insurance for a maximum allowed amount before the end of the year, and then again the following year. I was also paying significant out of pocket payments for the residual balance. Once all travel was stopped due to COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and I could not travel back to IL from my home in FL, I decided to find an orthodontist in FL. I went to 3 highly rates orthodontists if Fl, all 3 stated that they need to remove all work done by Dr. Razdolsky because they do not work with such outdated technology. All 3 also quoted me considerably lower total cost even with removing braces installed by Razdolsky and ordering Invisiline for upper teeth that was recommended by all 3 orthodontists as an optimal and fastest way to correct my upper teeth. I switched to the Orthodontist near my home in Florida who is a Diamond Provider for Invisiline. When he examined work by Dr. Razdolsky he stated that he has not seen the type of braces and wires I had in at least 25 years. When I called Dr. Razdolsky's office explaining that I have to switch from his care because I can't fly to IL for treatments. I also asked if there is any refund from payments Dr. Razdolsky received from me and my insurance since he basically just started the work, but received full yearly amounts from my insurance for two years of service. The reply from his office was alarming - they responded that they "recalculated" their care and consider that not only they do not owe me any refund, that I owe them something! I was deeply appalled and responded that for incompetent and outdated care I received they are lucky that i'm not going to the medical board. Im happy to say that after switching to the new orthodontist I'm done with my ortho care in 15 months with great results, and without any extensive oral surgery and equipment proposed by Razdolsky! Beware of this office charging practice and get a second opinion on the type of care you need!!! read more

Love my forever smile! But you gotta wear your retainers nightly! I have known Dr. Yan Razdolsky since I first got braces when I was a teen in the 90's. He is highly skilled, attentive and cordial. It is important to note that most of his staff from when I first got braces are still with him! Seriously the best team! The doctor & his staff have always been consistent. I can vouch for them bc I have interacted with them over the years having had braces 3 times (metal, ceramic & most recently, Invisalign) due to no fault of Dr. Razdolsky, but my own negligence of failing to wear retainers at night. The other more recent time was due to a cracked tooth that shifted my teeth. Invisalign resolved it in only 8 mths! Thank you again Dr. Razdolsky! You are truly the best Orthodontist & have the most amazing team. I love my forever smile . read more

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!! Terrible orthodontia work (our new orthodontist is STILL working to fix the damage done), tried to rip us off by selling us work my son didn't need! As neither my husband nor I had ever braces, we didn't know what to expect, or we would've left after the very first day. We had problems from day 1 - the person putting my son's braces on not only refused to speak to my son or explain anything, he hurt my son multiple times during the process. We had to go back several times during the first month, as the wires broke from normal brushing and spacers fell out multiple times. We were treated rudely and as though WE were the problem whenever we mentioned these issues. The last straw was walking in for a tightening after pandemic lockdown had been put into place and finding the front desk staff and dental assistants walking around with their masks under their chins. When we mentioned this we were rudely told they couldn't be understood with masks on. We transferred to a new orthodontist (rated one of the top orthodontists in the Chicago suburbs, and whom we LOVE) - and found out that $3500 worth of work Dr Razdolsky had planned for my son (and for which we'd been making payments) was not only unnecessary, but would've caused damage. The new orthodontist had to re-do much of the work done at Dr Razdolsky's office, and though it has lengthened the time my son has to have braces in order to undo the damage done at Dr Razdolsky's, we're paying $3500 *less* for the work. Dr Razdolsky should have his license revoked!! read more

Met with Brenda and the orthodontist for the consultation and today for the appointment to get my daughter fitted for her expander. I will say the staff here is excellent so far! My daughter loves going there and is even excited to get her expander. They really know how to make the kids enjoy this experience. Brenda has been a pleasure to work with and made the process so smooth! They are very informative and definitely know what they are doing here! It has been a great experience so far and I will update my review after her full treatment is completed! read more

Forever Smiles: Yan Razdolsky, DDS, BSD - Orthodontists Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Seriously if you are looking for an orthodontist please keep scrolling. if your dentist has recommended this place, do yourself a favor and thank him for his recommendation but consider other options. I made the mistake of settling on this place simply because of it's convenience, HUGE mistake. The only time I ever saw this joker was for his five minute high pressure pitch that my son needed braces. I should have walked out and scheduled an appointment at any other office in the area. since then it has been an endless struggle with the office to get my son's smile back. then my son told me that the doctor told him he is going to need treatment even after he gets his braces out. the office has never been in contact with me or my wife regarding treatment of my son. the only time that they have ever called was to discuss the late payment of my bill. the bill was something that I would include in an envelope whenever my son had an appointment, but I wouldn't get a receipt. I would get upset with my son because I thought he was being irresponsible. it turns out that the office would accept the payment and NOT give him his receipt. in reading other reviews I found out that wasn't an uncommon incident. They also took the liberty of scheduling my daughter for an appointment, but she has only had one visit in which they judged her too young for braces. if I hadn't canceled that appointment that I never authorized in the first place I would have been hit with an exorbitant fee. my son's smile will never be the same. read more

3 stars -- I'm a bit torn. Some aspects were 5-star-worthy, others don't even deserve one. Dr. Razdolsky and team made miracles happen with my teeth years ago. I had a horrendous overbite, top teeth that came to a "V" rather than a smooth curve, etc. I started off with an oral appliance that should be retired to a medical torture device museum. Gigantic screws, metal poles, wire metal expander at the roof of my mouth... need I say more? On TOP of that, I got stuck with braces a few months later. After hell and pain, and learning how to eat like a senior citizen who lost his dentures, I ended up with a near-perfect smile. They did a damn good job but for an arm, leg, and a Bentley. The technicians aren't the friendliest or most knowledgable in the world, and when my dog got a hold of my retainer and I called to ask for a replacement, they had already gotten rid of the final mold even though I was told they'd have it for at least five years. My teeth have since shifted a bit, and I really feel the misalignment when eating. My treatment was either done prematurely or rushed (possibly both) and could have benefited from greater diligence. If by "beauty is pain" they mean gagging while your technician puts you into a coma with her horrible breath only to wake you up by snipping your gum with the braces' wire, by all means you've come to the right place. read more

Dr. Yan Razdolsky is THE BEST ORTHODONTIST you will ever find. I got my braces here last year and right from the bat he told me i'll be wearing them for roughly 18 months. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, i got them off just recently and IT WAS EXACTLY 18 MONTHS! --well i followed all their instructions, the do's and don'ts. but they are truly amazing. He is friendly, very accommodating and made sure that you got what is best for you. You walk in and whoever is sitting at the desk will greet you, ask how everything is doing.. They really treat you like family. Brenda who took care of our finances was friendly, funny and very accommodating. She made sure I was being taken cared of and all my questions were answered As you get your procedure done, they have these built in TV's in the ceiling so you can watch whatever Disney movie they have on.. So you don't get bored. Their equipment are all clean and advanced and they have all these fun colors!! I love the programs that they have to get the kids involved. like one time, they had a jar full of jelly beans and it was guess how many jelly beans there are and you win a prize. Prizes like ipads and other cool gadgets.Dr. Razdolsky is truly generous! Lucy Lee who took care of me the entire time was AMAZING. She made sure nothing hurt or nothing poked me. She always talked to me like we are good friends, asked me about how my birthday was and hows everything. Made me really comfortable with the environment! Knew my routine, what I like and didnt like..She provided me with all the information I needed when i had questions, made sure that we are always on schedule. There is so many good things to say about this place! The STAFF and SERVICE of Dr. Yan Razdolsky is GREAT! Whatever they are doing, they are doing a great job. Even though I got my braces off, I can honestly say I miss going there! Not for my teeth, but just to see everyone. Keep up the great work! love you all and thank you! -JUSTINE S. read more

Excellent place! Great office! I was recommended by a friend to their practice due to my issues with invisalign and Dr. razdolsky's reputation within the community. Dr. Razdolsky is the nicest ever! He is so professional, kind and knowlegeble! He really helped me with my retainer & invisalign issues. Brenda, my patient coordinate was also very nice, personable and fun! I felt so much better after seeing them. I wish I had gone to them earlier. I highly recommend Forever Smiles! read more

Beware of his care!!!! he's very rude, he told me to "GET OUT"-twice, while I was at the doctors office (that was his exact words),after I express myself to the technician that his work what he's doing Is not fixing the initial problem after one year and a half of his care, without any results !!! And most definitely after a second opinion what I heard from the other doctor my eyes was wide open, thank God that I broke the contract with this office and this doctor!!! I have several people that was under his care... and did the same thing as I did... they left his office because of the incompetence and rudeness and terrible care!!! Also I was very quiet when I expressed my frustration to the technician ... her name is Lucy, and she made me feel like I screamed and curse (which I absolutely did not! ) I am a nurse myself. She wants to make herself look good infront of the doctor! it is terrible behavior from the office staff! And most definitely I went with second opinion Dr. Please BEWARE!!! read more

I was unsatisfied with my original orthodontist, so when my dentist recommended Dr. Razdolsky I thought I'd give him a shot. Immediately after taking a look at my teeth/mouth, Dr. Razdolsky knew exactly what was wrong. I had a "tongue thrust" which caused me to develop an overbite on one side and a slight cross-bite on the other. I knew something about my bite was off, but this was the first time hearing this- and it all made sense! Dr. Razdolsky thinks outside the box and is a very educated doctor. Even though I will not be following through with treatment again as I am now 20 years old, I regret not going to Dr. Razdolsky originally as I know I would have seen greater results. read more

Friendly and professional staff who are great at their jobs! I would highly recommend Dr. Razdolsky and his team to anyone who is looking for a better smile! read more

My orthodontia was recently completed after about 18 months. My teeth are now perfectly straight and look and feel wonderful! Dr. Razdolsky and his team of specialists do a fantastic job. Dr. Razdolsky always treated me as a patient and his entire staff in a very positive and encouraging way. This office has such an upbeat vibe you will feel happy every time you go to your appointment and every time you leave. Dr. Razdolsky has a great deal of experience and uses the very best techniques and materials and the staff are well trained and confident. Orthodontia is a big decision and going to Dr. Razdolsky was the BEST choice. I thank him and the staff every time I smile! read more

They did very nice job on my son ! Yan's wife ,who is a manager is not really a friendly person ! And also after spending around 7000 dollars for my son's teeth,they denied me use of their Fax machine ! That is beyond cheap ! It is just disgustingly impolite ! read more

This place rocks! I went to Dr. Razdolsky 12 years ago to have braces put on as a young girl. Unlike most doctors' visits, I always had fond memories of these trips. Today I went back to have my retainer checked out and just as I remembered had an overall great experience. Dr. Razdolsky and his staff are extremely friendly and do great work. After 12 years I am still very happy with the results of my braces. To top it off, they have fresh baked cookies to munch on in the waiting room! Can't beat that! I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family. read more

People tell me they love my smile. People tell me my teeth look fantastic. People ask me if my teeth are naturally this perfect. I've even had people compliment me on the look of my canines (cute and aligned with my other teeth). People are surprised to hear I got braces. Sometimes I like to fib and joke that I just have good dental genes, but the truth is Dr. Razdolsky is awesome at orthodontics. When I was an awkward kid, I had a mild overbite, and while my bottom row was fine, my top row had a stubborn baby canine that refused to leave. My teeth were also mildly unaligned. My mom got some recommendations and Dr. Razdolsky came up the most ("pricey but he does fantastic work!"). His office is very clean and there are plenty of movies and magazines to keep you occupied. The arcade room is archaic though and some games don't work. There are also complimentary cookies and toothbrushes to clean up the crumbs before you get work done on your teeth. Within two years, I came out with lovely teeth and left the office with a big smile (and a goodie bag). Throughout the entire process, he and his team have been highly professional and handled any problems I had (broken wires, protruding wires, and a broken retainer). Also, flavored gloves - a nice touch because I'd rather taste artificial grape than nasty plastic. I also found it nice that his office has multilingual staff, which is very useful in overcoming communication barriers. Besides me, my mom and brother also got braces here. They needed more work, so the prices did get steeper, but it was overall worth it because our family now has perfect teeth. read more

I never had any actual work done by Dr. Razdolsky, so my review is just based on my good impression from a consultation. I have a complex situation that my regular dentist/orthodontist said was over his head, so he recommended I see Dr. Razdolsky. Dr. Razdolsky took pictures, looked at/in my mouth, and asked me questions. He explained what was wrong and two options for fixing it. He also explained that there was a third option, to do nothing. I asked what the consequences would be, and he told me it was possible that I would have relatively minor problems down the road, and it was at least as likely that I would be fine. He said the procedure was 80% cosmetic and 20% medical. The point here is that he just gave me the facts (I assume, I have no training in dentistry) and did not try to sell me the $3000 procedure. Orthodontia is very expensive, and I have no training in it, so he could have scammed me pretty easily, and I appreciate that he did not. I chose not to do the procedure, so I can't comment on any of his actual work, except that my dentist, whom I trust, recommends him. Apparently there are new things happening in orthodontics, and Dr. Razdolsky is one of very few orthodontists actively pursuing the new things. read more

Went to this orthodontist in 2008 because I needed a boost to my self-confidence, and I wanted a Julia Roberts smile. At the time, I had an insurance plan and Forever Smiles was in my network. I knew practically nothing about orthodontics, nor did I know that I was born with a very deficient chin. In other words, my mandible is much, much smaller than my maxilla. Well, I went in and had all of the necessary prep work, blah blah, and as soon as I signed the paperwork and handed them the cash, they put braces on me the same day. Now mind you, my initial treating orthodontist was a pediatric dentist, not Dr Razdolsky. Nothing was mentioned about expansion, jaw surgery, etc. I was 40 years old, being treated like a kid. One would think that in an office that treats so many patients, that they would get things right in the first place. Nope. My case was pretty complex, unbeknownst to me at the time. I wore only braces for 9 months or so, and my teeth began flaring. I sought a second opinion from another orthodontist in August 2009, that consultation lasted but 5 minutes. They told me to pull teeth, which I didn't want. I ran outta there scared. Then, without MY permission, the second opinion doc called Razdolsky and he called me in for a consultation with him. He quite hastily told me I needed extractions, and I asked for other options. All I got was a "nope" and he was out the door. Soo, I had them done. Within 48 hours after pulling 3 16mm rooted premolars, my face thinned out. I had no idea until someone said something. I FREAKED out, I felt as if I had been taken. I didn't want those teeth pulled, but the liars made everything seem so promising, yeah after I paid them 6 grand. I was a nervous wreck. I broke down, and broke down hard. I was on the verge of suicide. I thought, what have they done to me, my face is ruined. To make matters worse, Dr Razdolsky joked about "missing teeth" whist he worked on me. It wasn't funny at all, and this was NOT I expected out of my treatment. Oh and I called his 911 number on a Sunday and got nothing but rudeness out of this man. I became scared of him. When I saw another orthodontist, he told me I should have come to him first. You trust doctors, you know? When I finally gained the confidence to go back and talk to Yan, he dismissed me as a patient and took 4K of my money. You know that Drs dismiss patients when they know they did something wrong. He referred me to his buddy, another orthodontist in Grayslake. Of course the other guys close to Razdolsky agreed that what he did was right. I spent nearly 20k, and drove myself nearly bankrupt to put my smile back together. I will never forget the trauma this place put me through. Ever. He left me with gaps in my mouth, a ruined face and tads screwed into my jawbone, too, plus STOLE my money. My face filled out in my cheeks since then, but I still have sinking on the sides of my face. Plus I have false teeth now! Hooray. I still get tmj from the extractions. I also had no idea that he wanted to flatten my profile, which was fine in the first place. Still pretty sick over it. It was a nightmare. I'll never trust anyone ever again. read more

STAY AWAY FROM THEM. They do NOT stand behind their work. They put a retainer in my mouth and told me "If it ever breaks - we will fix it for free". Now, it broke, they are refusing to do it and, in fact charging me for TWO appointments to fix it (though they were going to schedule only ONE). They say "One for consultation and one for repair", and they were going to charge my insurance for two appointments as well, though I was only going to their office once. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. They are LIARS AND CROOKS. read more

Don't believe the reviews. This guy gives away IPADS to the person who provides the best review.

Dr. Yan and his team are truly the best!! Can't thank them enough for all effort and excellent work they have done to my daughter's teeth!! she just had her braces taken off yesterday and her teeth are so beautiful and perfect. Every single visit during past 22 months to Dr. Yan's office is fun and pleasure to my daughter and myself, we love Dr.Yan and all his incredible staff very much, they are so professional, so nice, sweet and thoughtful. Thank you again Dr. Yan !! read more

I would rate Dr. Razdolsky himself a 5 but his staff a 2 or so. I usually hate dentists and the like not because I dislike having work done on my teeth, but because of their attitudes. However, Dr. Razdolsky was great: always polite and matter-of-fact without shoving things in your face and being demeaning like all other dentists I've ever been to. My teeth weren't horrible and I had a small overbite, all of which were fixed within about a year and a half. All of my friends who had their braces up to 4 or 5 years from other orthodontists were very jealous to say the least. You don't get to choose the color of your braces, really (it's either metal or clear) but I don't mind because of the awesome results. He also glued permanent retainers to my front teeth, both top and bottom. My other teeth have shifted a little (admittedly due to me not really wearing my other retainer) but my teeth are so much better than before. I had a problem with the muscle attaching my upper lip to my gums and he referred me to a surgeon who could take care of it (which she did an amazing job on; it only took local anesthesia and an hour to do, if I remember correctly). He also holds fun contests such as guessing the weight of a pumpkin around Halloween, and there are raffles for all patients who are on time, with prizes ranging from small gift cards to iPads. My main problem is with his assistants. There were two female assistants whose names unfortunately escape me right now who were always friendly and knowledgeable and actually listened to me and considered what I said. However there were other assistants who didn't know what they were doing and/or were downright rude. There was one specific assistant who I eventually refused to let work on my teeth because she was such a demeaning prick every time I had her, and by no fault of mine. There were a few times where the assistants didn't cut the wire off enough at the back and they stabbed my cheeks, regardless of using wax. Those assistants and the front lady were extremely skeptical about it actually being painful or not right and thought I was just being a crybaby. However I never had that problem with the two nicer, experienced ladies; they simply trimmed the wire short like they were supposed to. Really, how hard is it to do? Overall I would highly recommend Dr. Razdolsky and (some of) his staff; just don't be afraid to let your voice be heard if you feel that you're being treated badly or something is not right. read more

Dr. Yan Razdolsky is a fantastic orthodontist! I had went to four different orthodontist in hopes to helping me with my open bite and crossbite problem. Out of the four orthodontist Dr. Razdolsky did the most thorough evaluation and seemed the most knowledgeable, in addition was more reasonably priced for braces. Dr. Yan Razdolsky advised me that I needed Double Jaw Surgery and having faith in his expertise and judgement I went through with it! Best decision of my life. Oh and by the way they have delicious, warm chocolate chip cookies waiting for you after your visit. read more

I had the best experience I could possibly have at a doctor's office! Dr. Razdolsky did everything he could to make my smile perfect, and it really is. One of the first things I ever hear is how beautiful my smile is and I owe it all to him and his wonderful staff. Between Dr. Razdolsky's expertise, the freshly baked cookies, movies playing all day, and entertainment room (video games/computer lab), his office is a pretty popular place to be...so book your appointment early. I came to the office with a horrible under-bite that I was told could only be fixed with surgery. However, Dr. Razdolsky changed my life in 18 months with braces and an expander..and some cookies :) . He was so confident that he would fix my teeth without putting me through pain that I was so relieved and excited. I tried to follow all the rules so I could have my braces off at a reasonable time, considering I was a pretty difficult case. A few times I would call with questions when my mouth was hurting from all the teeth moving around and he would calmly give me specific directions to ease any pain (best recommendation: adding bits of wax to the ends of the wires at night). After a few visits, I could see my smile getting better. He made sure everything was going according to plan each visit. A year after my braces were off, I had an emergency playing sports and almost lost one of my teeth. I instantly called Dr. Razdolsky who had me come to the office immediately and moved my tooth to its original place for the tissue to heal. A week and a root canal later I had another set of braces placed on my upper jaw so the tooth would align with the rest of my teeth. Within a couple of months, everything was back to normal! I cannot express how happy I am with my experience and will forever be grateful to Dr. Razdolsky and his staff! read more