After working at an office where she was pressured to treat 100 patients per day, Dr. Baptist decided to own her own business where she and her staff could slow down and spend more time treating each patient. This is also why we operate out of a single office and do not try to spread our efforts thin over multiple cities. Not only does this benefit our patients experience and treatment outcomes, but it instills an appropriate work-life balance for our staff.
At Baptist Orthodontics, we enjoy treating and transforming patients with difficult cases. Dr. Baptist has worked on patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial abnormalities in the private practice and hospital setting throughout her career. Challenging cases require careful planning and frequent communication with other dental specialists, and we are ready to go the extra mile for our patients!
A temporary build-up is a tooth-colored resin that is bonded to the outside of a chipped or misshaped tooth to make that tooth look whole again. As part of her love for dental cosmetics, Dr. Baptist can perform temporary build-ups in the office to help facilitate orthodontic care. However, if the chip is very large, she may deem it necessary to refer you to a general dentist for a permanent restoration.
We understand that not everybody is going to gravitate towards the same type of retainer. Esthetics, durability, and your bite may impact your preference of which retainer is more comfortable for you. At Baptist Orthodontics, we provide you with two sets of retainers so that you can decide which works best for you.
We are local and readily available to our patients after hours if needed. If you feel that you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency that cannot wait until the next business day, please call our office phone and you will be directed to our emergency line. We can walk you through a solution over the phone or meet you at the office if necessary.
Dr. Baptist grew up in Mt. Prospect, IL, and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelors degree in Biology. On her summer breaks, she was a camp leader for children with special needs.
She then attended Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine where she achieved a Doctorate degree in Dentistry, as well as a passion for dental esthetics. While there, she was recognized three times by the dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, for being ranked at the top of her class.
Lastly, Dr. Baptist earned her Masters degree in Orthodontics and Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University. While there, she studied the art and mechanics of tooth movement, as well as the latest research in the field of orthodontics. She even performed her own research project evaluating how overbites and underbites impact the way the general public focuses on each facial feature. Additionally, she worked an externship on the Cleft Lip and Palate Team at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in Saint Louis which Dr. Baptist considers to be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of her orthodontic residency.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 136 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestApril Barrowman
a year ago
Dr. Baptist and her staff are very kind and caring. Everyone is very friendly and they truly care about their patients.
tayton gerdes
a year ago
Loved my teeth afterwards.
Michael Roesel
a year ago
The service was great and my teeth looked very good after i got my braces off!
Kandace Laswell
a year ago
I am 8 months into my orthodontic treatment and I feel the need to make a positive review from my experience so far! I absolutely adore the staff and Dr. Baptist! The first time I went in intimidated and scared to start this journey but they made me feel at ease and comfortable. The atmosphere reminds me of my hometown. So kind hearted and caring! I highly recommend Dr. Baptist orthodontics!
Haena Jung
a year ago
Dr. Baptist and staff are all very welcoming and kind. Dr. Baptist is very well informed and detailed at her work.
luna ryliegh
a year ago
i love dr baptist and their staff, ive been with them for many years and they're always very nice to me
Please Zucc
a year ago
My teeth look so amazing!!!!
Julia Bilsbury
a year ago
I love Dr B and her team!
Samantha Ward
a year ago
It went super well I feel like im wearing a filter or something, my teeth look so good!!
Raeleigh Rusk
a year ago
I got my braces off today and they look amazing!
Christina Penrod
a year ago
My daughter got her expander and her braces here. We have nothing but amazing things to say about the staff and the Dr. They are so personable. This definitely feels like a second home here. Carla at the front has worked with us through COVID when my daughters expander fell out. She made it where we came in on a Saturday to get it removed (because of the shut down). Once It got switched to Dr.Baptist it was a smooth transition. My daughter absolutely loves her. They laugh and joke around but still so professional. I highly recommend coming here for all your orthodontic needs.
Daycar Barreto
a year ago
Best in town!
*Eldrazi*
2 years ago
worth the wait! the people there are so kind and awesome. this is the place to go for braces.
Stacy Shonkwiler
2 years ago
Great staff! Dr. Baptist is amazing!
Camren Howard
2 years ago
The experience was great! Quick, good service, and painless. I got my retainer scheduling done with no time. 10/10
Bruce Tang
2 years ago
very welcoming staff
Fatima Mohamed
2 years ago
Baptist Orthodontics was a blessing to find. Everyone is so kind, helpful and organized and I ran into zero problems throughout my entire braces journey. I love the communication that Dr. Baptist and the rest of the staff give to every client and would recommend them to everyone. Best orthodontist clinic in all of Champaign.
Matt Miller
2 years ago
Excellent and friendly staff!
Avery Ballard
2 years ago
Dr. Baptist is amazing. She made sure I felt comfortable with my new smile. I also loved Macie and Melissa. They were awesome and funny! Love Dr. Baptist Orthodontist, definitely recommend!!
Sriya Mudumba
2 years ago
This was a great place to come for my braces experience! Everyone here made me feel comfortable and took good care of me.
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