Blog

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and our team at Kenwood Dental Group know that [...]

Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and [...]

Although teeth seem to be solidly fixed in their sockets (at least they don’t wobble when we chew!), all teeth can easily be moved if Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and our staff attach brackets and [...]

You might be surprised to learn that Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and our team recommend an orthodontic appointment even before your child has had that last visit from the Tooth Fairy. In fact, orthodontic assessments [...]

These days, it’s become more common to see adults at our office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners . . . that is, if you can see them! Whether they are seeking to overcome the stigma that “braces [...]

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But should you go ahead with home kits or a professional [...]

Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a problem with your teeth. Both [...]

Happy Independence Day from Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to [...]

Perhaps you are already planning for the years when your teenager will need orthodontic work. But hearing that your seven-year-old would benefit from orthodontic treatment? That might come as a complete surprise! It’s a recommendation with real benefits, though—early intervention [...]

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Arnold Hutabarat and our team [...]

We all welcome the idea of braces adjustments at our Chicago, IL office—an adjustment, after all, means you have taken another step on the way to your ideal smile! But sometimes the reality of an adjustment can be a little less welcome—you might have [...]

Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an orthodontist is after the front permanent teeth have erupted into the [...]