The year is almost over, so we wanted to ask what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?
Winter is officially here, and with it comes not only the holiday season, but also sometimes unpredictable and inclement weather. This week, Drs. Battistoni and Beam and our team would like to share a few winter safety tips that we found on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry website. These tips include everything from what to wear outdoors to tips for winter snow sports. Enjoy!
Drs. Battistoni and Beam, your Oak Park and La Grange orthodontists, are excited to host a Snowman Contest for all our patients. This contest is an opportunity for our patients to put their creativity to the test, and maybe even win a Netbook! 
Our doctors and team at Drs. Battisonti + Beam Ltd always try to give back to the community in some way, especially around the holiday season.
The orthodontic office of Drs. Battistoni and Beam has been a member of the community serving people and their smiles for over 30 years. Our Oak Park office is located in the northwest side of majestic Oak Park, just bordering the west side of Chicago, River Forest and Elmwood Park. 
Here at Drs. Battistoni+ Beam Ltd, we are very thankful for all of our amazing patients! Our doctor and team would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Thanksgiving. We also want to remind everyone to brush and floss after indulging in the big meal.
Our doctors and team at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd are dedicated to providing exceptional orthodontic care, while developing meaningful relationships with our patients and within our community. Today, Darlene, your La Grange Orthodontic Assistant, would like to share a few of the reasons why she enjoys being an active part of our community. 
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, the doctors and staff of Drs. Battistoni & Beam, Ltd. will be collecting donations for charitable organizations in the Oak Park and La Grange communities. We invite our patients, parents and cooperating dental offices to help us to make the holidays a happier time for those in need. 
It’s fall here at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd, a time when the leaves change colors, the air becomes crisp, and families begin to make plans for Thanksgiving. Our staff recently participated in the YMCA Downtown La Grange Halloween Walk 2010, handing out tooth brushes to all of the trick-or-treaters. What a fun community event! 
Would you like to win a brand new Netbook? Beginning Nov. 1, our team at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd will be hosting our winter Snowman Contest, which is an opportunity for all of our patients to put their creativity to the test for a chance to win a Netbook!
The haunting hours of Halloween can mean big trouble for trick-or-treaters who wear braces! Did you know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month? Nancy, one of our Clinical Assistants, would like to share a few tips to help our patients enjoy the holiday.
Dr. Battistoni and Dr. Beam would like to congratulate all of our 323 patients who now smile pink! In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Drs. Battistoni and Beam will be donating $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for each patient that wears pink elastics during the month of October. So far, we will already be donating $323 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and we aren't even halfway through the month!
La Grange, IL is one of the many cities across the nation that has gone pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Drs. Battistoni and Beam were recently featured in the La Grange, IL The Doings for the hundreds of patients that they have already put in pink bands for their Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. For every patient that chooses to sport pink elastics during the month of October, Drs. Battistoni and Beam will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Each patient will also receive a pink bracelet and their name will be written on a banner that is displayed in the office.
At Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd, we love connecting with our patients through contests, events, and fundraisers, both in the office and online. Today, we would like to update all our patients that the Breast Cancer Fundraiser is going great! As of this week, 163 patients have already gotten pink rubber bands. Wow! We would like to thank all of you that have chosen to help the Foundation, and we would like to encourage more patients to do the same. 
At Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or sharing pictures from our Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser on our Facebook fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing. 
While Drs. Battistoni and Beam and our staff take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Please post your thoughts or give us a call!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Drs. Battistoni and Beam will be providing our patients with the opportunity to help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For every patient that chooses to wear pink elastic bands now through October, Drs. Battistoni and Beam will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. We appreciate your consideration, and look forward to seeing everyone in pink elastic bands this month!
Thank you to all of our amazing patients for your votes and support during the La Grange, IL Rain Barrel Auction last Friday, Sept. 10th. Drs. Battistoni and Beam won the barrel and raised $350 for the Pets and Pals charity. We appreciate everyone who took the time to vote for our "Em-BRACE the Summer" rain barrel, as well as Caitlin O'Mahoney's Art Class at McClure Jr. High School, who painted the barrel. 
You may remember that earlier this summer Drs. Battistoni and Beam had encouraged all of our patients to help us "em-BRACE the Summer" by voting for our barrel in the Rain Barrel auction. Our office sponsored the barrel, in partnership with Caitlin O'Mahoney's Art Class at McClure Jr. High School, who painted the barrel. The action is this Friday, so if you haven't yet had a chance, please check out barrel #59 and vote for it as your favorite!
Often, people wonder why Oak Park and La Grange, IL orthodontists Drs. Battistoni and Beam work so hard to provide our patients with beautiful, straight teeth. Did you know that straightening your teeth at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!
Hello, everyone! If we haven’t me already, my name is Jackie and I’m a Clinical Assistant at Drs. Battistoni and Beam’s office. Although I love my profession, if I were to choose another ideal job (other than helping make our patients' teeth straight and healthy) it would be in an entirely different field. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to swim with dolphins; it was an amazing experience, and one I remember so fondly. So, if I had to choose an ideal job, it would be to work with them in their training. There was such a peacefulness that came with swimming with them and a mutual trust as well.
At Drs. Battistoni + Beam we make every effort to continuously improve service to our patients. Your response to our customer surveys is very important to us and as a result of your responses we have increased our telephone hours of operation to make it easier for you to reach us. In addition, if you happen to call when we are out of the office, and you do leave a message, we will make every effort to return your call the next business day. 
Are you brushing your teeth twice a day during your orthodontic treatment with Drs. Battistoni and Beam? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your dentist every six months in addition to brushing and flossing your teeth (and visiting our office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health. 
Our team at Drs. Battistoni and Beam in La Grange and Oak Park, IL are dedicated to creating specialized treatment plans, which are customized towards the individual needs of our patients. Have you recently begun treatment or are considering treatment options with Drs. Battistoni and Beam? Check out all of the great patient photos on our Facebook page! To receive all of the latest office updates, event information, and pictures, take a moment to "like" our Facebook page. 
While we’re taking a little time to research and decide how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients:How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog? Please give us a call today! Or, you can connect with us through our Facebook page.
Here in Oak Park and La Grange, IL, Drs. Battistoni + Beam are pleased to announce that now-more so than ever-braces are “cool." This is among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as SureSmile, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens. 
Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. 
Often, parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?
Here at Drs. Battistoni and Beam, we really enjoy getting involved with our community. We recently partnered with Caitlin O'Mahoney's Art Class at McClure Jr. High School, to paint and sponsor the "em-BRACE the Summer" barrel for the Rain Barrel summer event. We encourage all of our patients to check out barrel #59 and to vote for it as your favorite.
At Drs. Battistoni and Beam, we value your winning smile, and we want to help protect you from unpleasant and damaging sports injuries. The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) has introduced the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge as a way of ensuring that children are using proper facial protection equipment.
Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Drs. Battistoni + Beam wants you to ask yourself the following questions:
Folks with big smiles may actually live than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. We have known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players who began their careers in baseball prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (ranging from big smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through 2009. The researchers then took into account other factors that impact life longevity, including body mass index, career length and even college attendance.
Did you know that back in 2002, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. Check out his smile in Jerry Maguire, Rain Man or The Firm and compare to the post-braces Tom Cruise in Valkyrie or Tropic Thunder. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Drs. Battistoni & Beam. 
There are so many ways you protect your teeth throughout your orthodontic treatment. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged. But did you know there is another, often forgotten about, way to keep your teeth clean and healthy during your treatment? Fluoride – a mineral that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay – can help keep your teeth strong! Fluoride comes in two varieties: topical and systemic. Topical fluoride is applied directly to the tooth. Topical fluoride includes toothpastes and mouth rinses. Systemic fluorides are swallowed in the form of a dietary supplement.
At Battistoni + Beam, we know how important it is to protect your face while playing sports. The spring and summer months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. Drs. Battistoni, Beam and our team also know sports-related injuries are common among children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. Another 67 percent admitted their child doesn’t wear a mouth guard when playing sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer. 
Does the thought of having braces bring you down? The team at Battistoni + Beam understands that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.
Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, says Drs. Battistoni & Beam. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look. 
Recently, we read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Drs. Battistoni + Beam can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
At Drs. Battistoni & Beam, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern offices conveniently located in Oak Park and La Grange, IL.Being able to check things, without needed to call the office. And I can do it on my time, day or night.
On-line account access allows a patient to identify charges relating to services with up to date info.
Drs. Battistoni and Beam are many steps ahead of any and all healthcare professionals that I have been in contact with. Having this service enables us to find any information at any time. There are no questions left unanswered because not only did Dr. Battistoni thoroughly explain everything but, if I forgot anything, it is right here on the website. Having this extra line of communication available is absolutely incredible!
Drs. Beam and Battistoni love getting reviews from our wonderful patients. And lately, our office, serving La Grange, Oak Park and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! (We suspect it might have something to do with our staff asking patients to submit their reviews last week). Anyway, we thought we'd share some with you today! Happy Monday!
From your very first visit to our office, Drs. Battistoni and Beam, as well as our team, strive to provide superior orthodontic treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. While state-of-the-art technology brings our treatment to a new level of clinical performance, we believe our emphasis on building relationships is what makes us really stand out. Today, we thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Drs. Battistoni and Beam? Did our professional team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your smile?
People wonder why Drs. Battistoni and Beam work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. And here's our answer:
Dr. Richard Battistoni completed his dental training in 1985 at Loyola University School of Dentistry where he was an honors orthodontic student. He completed his specialty training in 1987, finishing at the top of his graduate class, and later returned to Loyola as a clinical professor in the department of Orthodontics.
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