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?

Hey, Karron! "What's new at the office of Drs. Battistoni and Beam?"

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.

We will also be expanding our hours for patients appointments September through May. Our offices will be open two Saturdays each month.

Thank you for taking the time to answer our customer survey. We appreciate your business and value your input to help us improve our service. As always, don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions!

Drs. Battistoni and Beam recommend regular checkups!

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.

Your general dentist can look for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, and treat oral health problems.

During an oral exam your dentist can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, let us know during your next visit and we will provide a few great references in the greater Oak Park and La Grange, IL area!

More happy smiles at Drs. Battistoni and Beam!

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.

Have a great week,

-Our team at Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd.

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!