Trunk-or-Treat

On October 25th, The Arlington Heights Park District offered the community a Halloween event to remember. Trunk-or-Treat is a community activity which celebrates Halloween in a family-friendly environment. Trunk-or-Treat allows children (under parent supervision) to trick- or- treat in a unique way. Every year before Halloween businesses like us display and decorate cars in a…

Packing Braces Friendly Lunches for School

It’s back to school time! And among other routines there is prepping lunchboxes… braces friendly lunches. Eating hard or sticky foods can cause unnecessary pain or broken brackets. Here are a few ideas what your kids can eat at school and not breaking any brackets: macaroni-and-cheese Banana slices Grape halves Canned peaches or pears, fruit…

Kids Orthodontics: Facts you Should Know

Braces are those miraculous medical devices that will ultimately make your child’s teeth look pearly white, straight and extremely healthy. However, you might wonder when is the perfect time for kids orthodontics: braces? Orthodontic braces are those miraculous medical devices that will ultimately make your child’s teeth look pearly white, straight and extremely healthy. However,…

Oral Hygiene

If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment, brushing and flossing after every meal and snack is the only way to prevent plaque build-up, tooth decay and gum disease. Your teeth will need extra care, especially during treatment at our office. Our goal is for you to have a beautiful healthy smile, and in order for us to…

Got My Braces. What Next?

Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before your orthodontic treatment began. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why we recommend that you brush and floss after every meal. We also…

Getting to Know Us

Kaplin Orthodontics of downtown Arlington Heights has been serving the North West Chicago suburbs for more than 20 years. The spacious modern office provides private rooms for each patient’s comfort and the waiting room is loaded with entertaining activities for a pleasant and fun waiting environment. Kaplin Orthodontics of downtown Arlington Heights has been serving…