
Dr. Paul A Difranco, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1740290287
Practice Details
Website
difranco-ortho.com/Insurance Accepted
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About This Provider
Dr. Paul DiFranco is the founder and owner of DiFranco Orthodontics in Park Ridge, IL, where he has built a multi-generational practice trusted by families across Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Harwood Heights, Rosemont, Edison Park, Norridge, and Northwest Chicago. As part of a board-certified team, Dr. DiFranco combines clinical precision with a genuine commitment to long-term patient relationships. He uses iTero digital scanning, 3D treatment mapping, and advanced digital imaging to plan every case with accuracy and transparency before treatment begins. Patients consistently recognize his perfectionism and his conservative, ethical approach to treatment planning. He recommends only what each patient truly needs, explains the reasoning clearly, and does not consider a case complete until outcomes meet his high standards. DiFranco Orthodontics offers the full spectrum of orthodontic care, from Invisalign First for children ages 6 to 10, to clear and metal braces, Invisalign, accelerated orthodontics, and complex surgical orthodontics. The practice's decades of community presence and 4.9-star rating across more than 400 reviews reflect Dr. DiFranco's core belief that orthodontics is about confidence, health, and self-expression, not just straight teeth.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- Loyola University School of Dentistry, DDS
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/08/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- iTero digital scanning
- 3D treatment mapping
- 3D treatment planning
- Digital imaging and monitoring tools
- Low-profile brackets
- Heat-activated archwires
- Digital scanning (eliminates messy impressions)
- Real-time treatment simulations
Beyond the Office
Supports local schools
Engages with youth organizations
Community involvement in Park Ridge
Supports generations of families
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