MEET DR. KEYUR SHAH
Dr. Keyur Shah was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at McMaster University and graduated with honors from the University of Toronto with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). While in school, he served as class vice president and was class valedictorian.
After dental school, Dr. Shah completed a hospital residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois and worked as a general dentist for two years in Vernon Hills, Illinois before returning to complete his orthodontic specialty at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Shah graduated with a Master’s degree in Orthodontics.
Aside from private practice, Dr. Shah is involved with many professional associations including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Society of Orthodontists, and the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists.
When not in the office, Dr. Shah enjoys spending family time with his wife who is a native Chicagoan. They have plans to start a family in the near future and live in the south suburbs. Dr. Shah enjoys exercising and is a huge sports fan. He is a proud fan of all Chicago teams especially the Chicago Bears.
TRADITIONAL METAL BRACES
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
ELASTICS (RUBBER BANDS)
Wearing elastics (or rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth. Wear rubber bands as instructed, and remember that the rubber bands work far more efficiently if they're worn as prescribed.
