Robert Schwartz, DDS, MS, is dedicated to offering the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment at Schwartz Orthodontics. He is proud to help patients throughout Algonquin, Illinois, achieve functional, healthy, and beautiful smiles!
Dr. Schwartz grew up in Tampa, Florida, although he has called Chicago home for the past 11 years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Cell Science with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Schwartz also received a Degree in Medical Science from the University of Florida.
Following his graduate studies, Dr. Schwartz attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, graduating among the top of 5 in his class. Continuing at the University of Illinois, he completed his orthodontic specialty training and earned a Master of Science degree in Oral Sciences and a certificate in Orthodontics.
In his free time, Dr. Schwartz enjoys the outdoors, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, and camping with his family. He is also an enthusiastic Lego collector, particularly the Star Wars, NASA, and Creator collections.
Dr. Schwartz is a member of the American Academy of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Illinois state dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois Society of Orthodontists.
Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy duringorthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Watch the two videos below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.
What can you eat? Lets talk about what you shouldnt eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, youll be able to bite a cucumber again. But youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 5 days. Take Tylenol, Advil or whatever you normally take for headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces. We will supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.
To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please follow instructions.