Ask Drs. Battistoni & Beam: Am I too old for braces?

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.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we'd would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!

With Drs. Battistoni & Beam, 24/7 access to your account

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.

Did you know that patients at our office have access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our web site? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

Just see what some of our patients are saying about this service:

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!

You, too, can sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!

SureSmile makes the rounds on ABC’s “The Doctors”

On a recent episode of ABC's "The Doctors," Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee's 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of the segment as well, and spoke positively about her SureSmile treatment experience.

SureSmile is a software program that facilitates the precise positioning of a patient’s teeth placement for orthodontic braces. Did you know Drs. Beam and Mattistoni are certified SureSmile providers? Give us a call and ask for more information!

What are patients saying about Drs. Beam and Battistoni?

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!

"They are very nice, kind and generous. They have vast knowledge on teeth and how to make you smile more." ~ Lisa K.

"Personal service, highly efficient office/staff, technologically advanced." ~ Ann C.

"It is hard to find any dental office that has such a friendly and understanding staff. All of the employees in your office have been extremely friendly and informative. Great Job. I would refer my friends to your office for their orthodontic needs." ~ Tammy W.

"Kind, competent, extremely caring, tremendously knowledgeable, reassuring, compassionate, understanding for a fearful child, organized..." ~ Cynthia B.

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.

Meet Our Orthodontists

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.

As a spokesman for the Chicago Dental Society, Dr. Battistoni has often appeared on television and radio to discuss dental issues. In addition, he is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists. Dr. Battistoni lives in La Grange with his wife and three children.


Dr. William Beam graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and completed his dental training in 1997 at the University of Iowa. As a dental student, Dr. Beam received the William F. Kramer Award of Excellence, which honors the top clinician in the class. He continued his education at Iowa to receive an M.S. in Orthodontics in 1999.

Articles co-authored by Dr. Beam have been published in The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and the Journal of Dental Research. He is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He lives in Chicago with his wife Staci.