A season of thanks

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season right around the corner, Dr. Patricia Gilleran, Dr. Amy Van Fossen and our entire staff wanted to stop for a moment to say how thankful we are to have you in our dental family. We realize that our practice here in Chicago's Loop thrives because of great patients like you. We are the lucky ones because we not only help keep you and your smile healthy, but we also have the pleasure of knowing you and your loved ones.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality care that we have given you.

We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

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We hope you’re having a great week so far! There is nasty weather ahead this fall and winter in Chicago and across the entire Midwest region.

Please help Drs. Gilleran & Van Fossen and team get prepared by calling us and letting us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!

At times of power outages and inclement weather, we need to be able to get a hold of you. Please call us at 312-368-8771 with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so we may be able to reach you. Thank you and Happy Holidays from our entire staff!

Happy Veteran's Day from Drs. Gilleran & Van Fossen and team

Happy Veteran's Day! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the veterans and those currently on active duty who have put their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy.

In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen, as well as our entire team at Chicago Loop's Gilleran and Van Fossen DDS would like to share a few fun facts about our flag, this national holiday, and our country’s history!

-Veteran's Day, a day that was originally called Armistice Day, is a time to thank and honor the men and women who have served in our military.

- President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the official legislation for Veteran's Day on June 1, 1954, changing the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day

-There are 23.2 million veterans in the U.S.

-The flag was first approved by Congress on June 14, 1777

-Each of the flag’s colors signify different American values - red is for valor and zeal, white is for hope, purity, and cleanliness of life, and blue is for heaven, loyalty, sincerity, justice, and truth

-Research by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helped develop the CAT Scan, the cardiac pacemaker, and the “Seattle Foot” to give those hurt the ability to run and jump

-When the flag is displayed next to another flag against a wall, the U.S. flag should be on its own right (on the left side when facing the wall).

-Veteran's Day is often confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time for remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving our country, or as a result of injuries that incurred in battle. Veteran's Day honors and gives thanks to all veterans who served in our military.

-There are five states with over 1 million veterans in their population – California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.

Thanks again! We are so thankful for all who have and are currently serving in the U.S. and overseas.

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At Gilleran and Van Fossen Cosmetic and General Dentistry, a whiter smile is one just one visit away! ZOOM!® Smile Whitening brightens and whitens your teeth in just 45 minutes. (With the holidays right around the corner, how convenient is that!).

While Zoom!® Smile Whitening is a great way to enhance the appearance of your smile, it's not always for everyone. Those with deep, dark stains that remain unaffected by whitening treatments and patients with regular tooth sensitivity may not be good candidates. Find out more about Zoom!® Smile Whitening on our website; and when you are ready to have a whiter, brighter smile please give us a call at our convenient Chicago Loop office for an evaluation! Have a safe and relaxing weekend!