Stay Cool with a Braces-Friendly Summer Treat!

Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have just the thing, Watermelon Sorbet! You can find the complete recipe below:

Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 to 3 cups watermelon, diced, no seeds or rind

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill this “syrup” at least 20 minutes. In the meantime, place the watermelon chunks in a food processor or blender and liquefy them. Add the chilled syrup to the watermelon puree and blend. Freeze sorbet in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Happy Summer!

-Drs. Battistoni & Beam and team

Ask Jackie: If you weren't a Clinical Assistant at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd, what profession would you pursue?

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.

Having been an audience member in dolphin shows a few times, I also remember how happy I was watching the relationship between the trainer and the dolphins. I realized how much time and effort must have gone into each jump or trick.

In reality, this does relate to the relationship between me and our patients. We have a special relationship built on trust. My favorite days are ones in which we are able to tell patients, especially those that have been working so hard to create their beautiful smiles, that it’s time for their braces to come off! Today, Drs. Battistoni and Beam want to know, if you were to pursue another profession, what would you want to do?

"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.

What do you love about Battistoni + Beam?

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?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for months, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!

Talking straight with Drs. Battistoni + Beam

People wonder why Drs. Battistoni and Beam work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. And here's our answer:

Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are also less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay. And, they are easier to keep clean! Drs. Battistoni and Beam, as well as our dedicated staff, understand your desire to seek the best possible orthodontic care for you or your child. We pride ourselves on our honesty and patient respect, and assure you the best orthodontic treatment available.

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call to set up a consultation. Drs. Battistoni and Beam can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.