So, you just got your braces on, and you're wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat every other month. Patients always ask us if they should [...]
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around age seven. Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat can evaluate your child’s orthodontic needs early on to see if orthodontic treatment is [...]
One of the most common reasons for getting braces is because there’s just not enough room for all your teeth to fit next to each other evenly. The result is overlapping and crooked teeth. What’s the first step in creating [...]
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re donning your protective gear, don’t forget to protect your teeth [...]
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the official holiday for ushering in the new year. The idea was [...]
You might be surprised to see one of your second grader’s friends with a dental appliance. Isn’t orthodontic work just for teenagers? And, if not, should your seven-year-old be sporting braces right now? The answer to both of those questions [...]
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you [...]
If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and our team have some suggestions for happy and healthy [...]
At Kenwood Dental Group, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Chicago, IL area to the national [...]
Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated before your first orthodontic appointment at our Chicago, IL [...]
Let’s talk about mouthguards. We could talk about how important wearing a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. If you play sports, ride bikes, skateboard, or participate in many other kinds of exercise, mouthguards protect your teeth, mouth [...]
Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, they need to last you a lifetime. Extensive tooth decay can lead to dental caries and the need for fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures. While these fixes can go [...]
“Yes,” you’re thinking, “I shouldn’t be chewing sugary, sticky gum while I’m wearing my braces.” Or perhaps, “I should check with my orthodontist to see if this sugar-free gum is safe for my braces.” And these are both great thoughts—but [...]
