Dr. Eric Michael Barnes, DDS

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Dr. Eric M. Barnes has been straightening smiles on Chicago's South Side for more than 30 years, making him one of the most experienced orthodontists in the city. He founded Braces by Barnes with a clear purpose: deliver high-quality orthodontic care while treating every patient like family. Dr. Barnes earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry in 1983 and completed his Certificate in Orthodontics at the same institution before building a practice grounded in personalized care. He served as Past President of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists and Past President of the Kenwood/Hyde Park branch of the Chicago Dental Society, peer-recognized leadership roles that reflect his standing within the profession. His treatment menu spans conventional metal braces, 3M Clarity ceramic brackets, the hidden InBrace Smartwire lingual system, Invisalign clear aligners with iTero digital scanning, and the efficiency-focused Pitts 21 bracket system. Patients working with Dr. Barnes consistently point to exceptional outcomes as the defining measure of their experience.

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  OrthodonticsPrimary

  Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

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