Dr. Thomas H Lim, DDS, MS

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Dr. Thomas Lim is the founder of Northbrook Orthodontics in Northbrook, Illinois, where he brings a background that sets him apart from most orthodontists. Before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois and completing his specialty residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Dr. Lim worked as a mechanical engineer. That precision-focused training shapes every aspect of how he practices. He designs and controls each patient's 3-D treatment plan personally using simulation software, rather than outsourcing that work to an outside lab technician. He uses self-ligating brackets with tight manufacturing tolerances, digital impressions that replace putty entirely, and CBCT imaging with the Green CT 2 system to keep radiation doses low. Patients consistently describe his communication as clear, his recommendations as honest, and his chairside manner as gentle and attentive. Whether addressing jaw growth concerns in a child or correcting alignment in an adult, Dr. Lim builds individualized plans that prioritize clinical accuracy, fewer appointments, and predictable outcomes.

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  OrthodonticsPrimary

  Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

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