I go home everyday knowing I have listened to someone's needs, improved their smile and confidence and made a positive change in their life. I know they will remember me and the experience forever. I still remember my orthodontist and thank him every time I smile!
I am proud to be taking continuing education courses to offer my patients the most up to date techniques and technology. I feel it is important to offer cosmetic alternatives for patients concerned with wearing traditional metal braces. I have been an Invisalign certified provider since 2001. I have also completed classes in SmartClip self-ligating technology and placement and utilization of temporary anchorage devices (TAD's) or mini-implants. Both advances allow for faster treatment and fewer visits for our busy patients!
Every patient has unique concerns about their smile, dental health and appearance. I love the challenge of motivating the patients and getting them involved in treatment! I get to be a part of the positive change in the patients' self-confidence as we transform their timid grins to beautiful smiles. It's a wonderful process, and there's nothing like seeing the light in the patients' eyes as they first see their new smile!
Our practice isn't all about work all the time; we love to have a great time with our patients! We play rock and roll on the radio, and watch sports and game shows on our TVs. We even give prizes for good tooth brushing and seasonal specials! I love to share my funny braces and school experiences with our young patients!
We have the most talented, experienced and caring team in the area. Some of our employees have been here for over 25 years, and we now employ their children! Almost all of them have worn braces themselves. They are compassionate because they know how you feel.
My wife and I have lived in St. John for the past 19 years, and are happy to raise our three children in this community. The only other member of our family is a Siberian Husky, who loves to jog with me on cold days.
I attend church at St. John the Evangelist in St. John. I am a sports nut and have coached youth baseball and basketball and was the president of the Lake Central Hockey Club. In my spare time, I love to play hockey and fish.
On this site, you can learn about orthodontistsspecialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The correction of tooth and jaw alignment results in a healthy, attractive smile that's good for life.
I am honored to be part of a profession that changes lives through smiles. Every day I come to work, I look forward to improving both dental function and facial aesthetics that will positively impact my patients for the rest of their lives. What I love most about orthodontics is its ability to instill the self-confidence a person needs to strive for ones dreams and reach his or her full potential. I received Bachelor and Master degrees in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I then obtained my Certified Public Accounting License and worked as a tax accountant before pursuing dentistry. My interest in orthodontics arose through my personal experiences during treatment that forever inspired me to want to give back and do the same for others.
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I was born and raised in Orland Park, Illinois. My husband, Jimmy, and I lived in Chicago for 5 years before deciding to move to the suburbs to raise a family. We currently live in Hinsdale, Illinois and look forward to the arrival of our baby girl in July 2020.
At A.A.C. Orthodontics, our friendly, dedicated, and energetic orthodontic team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Our clinic staff is here to assist you with all aspects of your patient care. We assist the doctor with the placement of your appliances and perform a variety of tasks including placing archwires and changing ties, going over your oral hygiene instructions, and also giving you all the instructions you will need to take care of your appliances, headgears and braces. Lets work together to make braces fun and help keep you focused on achieving all of your treatment goals so you can have a happy healthy smile.
Our lab is here to keep record of your smile from beginning to end. We take photographs, X-rays and molds of your teeth along the way. We also make our appliances and retainers in-house so we can utilize all the newest techniques and provide you with the most up-to-date care. We love to see how excited our patients are when we can show them the progression of their treatment and how great their end result is.