How braces are now fashionable, from Drs. Battistoni and Beam

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.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Drs. Battistoni and Beam, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Drs. Battistoni + Beam for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

Do you know: Who Owns Who?

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.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their child’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Our team at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd are constantly striving to ensure that you and your family have an exceptional orthodontic experience, which is why that along with embracing the most cutting-edge of technologies, we also offer contests, sponsor community events, and-of course-the Wheel of Ortho. Have you heard of our latest contest, Who Owns Who? To participate, visit our office and take a guess at matching our assistants with their dogs based on photos. You could win a $50 gift card! The contest ends August 15th, and is just another way that our team is able to connect with our patients.

Has your child or teen visited Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

Have you spun our Wheel of Ortho yet?

At Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd, we strive to ensure that you have a pleasant experience each time that you visit our office. That's why our team is made up of only the highest qualified doctors and clinical assistants, whom pride themselves on honesty and patient respect. We offer high tech treatment options, along with online patient communications, to provide our patients with peace of mind. But, did you know, that we also offer a Wheel of Ortho? That's right- every time a patient visits our office, we will punch their ortho card.

Is it a habit of yours to arrive for appointments right on time? Has careful eating and brushing helped you keep your brackets damage-free? If any of these are true, visit our office today to start collecting those card punches for a chance to win the Wheel of Ortho! Recently, our patient Katelyn was able to win $5 by spinning the Wheel of Ortho. You can visit our Facebook page to see more photos of patients and the Wheel of Ortho. Congratulations Karen!

Age 7 is the magic number for an orthodontic check-up

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?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Drs. Battistoni and Beam to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd. to schedule an appointment.

"Em-BRACE the Summer" with Drs. Battistoni and Beam!

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.

Throughout the summer, the barrels will be on display throughout La Grange, IL. Proceeds for the September barrel auction benefit the Pets & Pals charity and other not-for-profit organizations.