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.
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a year ago
The all reception was good. Ice staff. Dr Schwartz was very open to me. He clearly explained me what is needed for my case after his examination. He presented all the possible options for a treatment and was sincere about what outcome to expect based on my condition. I would definitely recommend him to other people.
Jenny Pawlak
2 years ago
Dr Schwartz is very caring. We love his practice
KASIA Zagata
2 years ago
Great service, extremely nice, caring, and helpful staff. No wait time when there is a problem, doctor will see you right away.
PHENICUS The Farmer
2 years ago
Dr. Schwartz and his entire staff are fantastic. I shopped around before going with Dr. Schwartz and had experience with my kid's orthodontics. I have wanted braces for years but have always been told that I would need extremely aggressive Orthognathic Surgery or significant teeth removal. When I had my consultation, Dr. Schwartz introduced me to the "Carriere Motion Appliance", which is a high tech approach, which not only allowed me to avoid surgery, but also made it so that no teeth had to be pulled. Dr. Schwartz has equipment in house that many facilities must send out to a lab. This keeps things flowing much more quickly than what I experienced with the offices where my kid's had their braces done. Thanks for everything you and your staff have done for me and my smile. I really felt like a friend every time I walked in the door.
Kara Mulder
2 years ago
Wonderful experience! Dr. Schwartz is highly knowledgeable, caring and takes the time to explain everything. His staff is also very caring and super friendly!
Christina Hitch
2 years ago
Dr. Schwartz is very caring and informative. I really appreciate that he doesn't rush treatment and takes his time letting the individual patients needs dictate the course of treatment. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The office is fun and welcoming. My daughter loves coming here.
Brad Delatorre
2 years ago
Dr. Schwartz did an outstanding job with my two son!
Gia Gymnastics
2 years ago
Everyone is and has always been so wonderful to work with. They are very friendly and knowledgeable and make sure you leave happy and healthy. Will definitely recommend!
Heather Rasek
2 years ago
We met with several orthodontists before ultimately choosing Schwartz Orthodontics. Everyone there is very friendly and helpful. They are able to accommodate our busy schedule with a variety of appointment options and are able to get us in quickly for emergency visits (loose band or bracket, etc). My son's teeth look amazing and Dr. Schwartz is always ready to answer any questions my son or I may have.
jen dixon
2 years ago
Dr. Schwartz is a great Dr. Patient with the kids and parents if you have any questions!
Chris
2 years ago
I'm really happy with Dr Schwartz great work and the quality service of his team . If you're thinking about getting braces this is the best orthodontist you can find , highly recommended.
Heidi Cundieff
2 years ago
I went to Dr. Schwartz for Invisalign to close some gaps after I didn't wear a retainer after having braces when I was young. I am very satisfied with the process from beginning to end. Everything was explained in great detail to me, and everyone in the office is so personable. I'm so glad I chose to go with Dr. Schwartz and encourage anyone looking for their children or themselves to do the same!
Chris
3 years ago
I'm really happy with Dr Schwartz great work and the quality service of his team . If you're thinking about getting braces this is the best orthodontist you can find , highly recommended.
Heidi Cundieff
3 years ago
I went to Dr. Schwartz for Invisalign to close some gaps after I didn't wear a retainer after having braces when I was young. I am very satisfied with the process from beginning to end. Everything was explained in great detail to me, and everyone in the office is so personable. I'm so glad I chose to go with Dr. Schwartz and encourage anyone looking for their children or themselves to do the same!
Ben Belavsky
3 years ago
I want to start off by saying that I am an orthodontist, so I am able to assess Dr Schwartz from both a personal and a professional standpoint. Dr Schwartz goes above and beyond for not only his patients, but for members of the community in general. I had a personal emergency come up and was unable to see a patient of mine to remove their braces before they moved to a different part of the country. What a nightmare situation for patient and provider alike! I called up Dr Schwartz and he immediately, without any questions, agreed to see my patient despite having a completely full and busy schedule. He and his amazing staff took such amazing care of my patient at the drop of a hat, and I am forever grateful to him for that! They treated them like they were family, did absolutely beautiful work, and fabricated a gorgeous set of retainers so that the patient would not have to worry about their teeth. It is really rare to find someone who is so selfless and kind, and I know that this level of personal attention and detail goes into the care he puts into his own patients as well. I cannot recommend Dr Schwartz highly enough!
Amanda Henry
3 years ago
Dr. Schwartz is amazing! Highly recommend!
Ben Belavsky
4 years ago
I want to start off by saying that I am an orthodontist, so I am able to assess Dr Schwartz from both a personal and a professional standpoint. Dr Schwartz goes above and beyond for not only his patients, but for members of the community in general. I had a personal emergency come up and was unable to see a patient of mine to remove their braces before they moved to a different part of the country. What a nightmare situation for patient and provider alike! I called up Dr Schwartz and he immediately, without any questions, agreed to see my patient despite having a completely full and busy schedule. He and his amazing staff took such amazing care of my patient at the drop of a hat, and I am forever grateful to him for that! They treated them like they were family, did absolutely beautiful work, and fabricated a gorgeous set of retainers so that the patient would not have to worry about their teeth. It is really rare to find someone who is so selfless and kind, and I know that this level of personal attention and detail goes into the care he puts into his own patients as well. I cannot recommend Dr Schwartz highly enough!
Amanda Henry
4 years ago
Dr. Schwartz is amazing! Highly recommend!
Theresa Medley
5 years ago
Friendly staff, they are also above and beyond of keeping you informed of the progress made. They do an awesome job! I would highly recommend them.
Diane Vitacco
5 years ago
I needed to bring my daughter back to the practice that originally did her orthodontia work years ago. Her permanent retainer hasd been knocked loose by a recent dental cleaning. Although my daughter's orthodontist has long since retired and Dr. Schwawrtz has taken over the practice, we had no problem scheduling an appoinment and getting her seen asap. After completion and payment of the repair, she continued to have issues with her retainer. We returned to Dr. Schwartz and was very pleased that this time he handled the repair himself and arranged to have a removable retainer made for her at no cost! I'm giving the practice 5 stars because they are professional, honest and very much value their client relationship. I would recommend them without hesitation. Linda, the office manager, is extremely accommodating as well.
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