Talk of the Town
Dr. Natalie Parisi, Reading Orthodontic Group
1268 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing 610-374-4097 braces@fantasticsmiles.com www.fantasticsmiles.com
WRA: When was the practice opened? NP: My father, Vince Parisi, joined Dr. Otto Rosenast in Wyomissing at 1168 Penn Avenue in 1966. They incorporated as “Reading Orthodontic Group” in 1969 and built the current location at 1268 Penn Avenue in 1972. WRA: How will your move to a new office benefit your patients? NP: We are currently remodeling the building at 840 Penn Avenue. I think the greatest benefit to our patients is we will now have more than adequate parking. We now have 45 parking spaces in our 2 lots so street parking will not be necessary. WRA: What is the most rewarding thing about working in orthodontics? NP: We have the ability to change people’s lives every day. Many people try to hide their smile when they don’t like how their teeth look and this can actually negatively affect one’s personality. We see these transformations every day when one of our patients sees their new fantastic smile for the first time. It’s not only a smile transformation but a life transformation. We believe this new confidence allows them to go live a better life - a life smiling. WRA: What makes ROG special? NP: There is a trend in medicine, dentistry and now orthodontics for doctors to sell their practices to businessmen or private equity firms. When this happens, the doctor no longer has the ability to make every decision solely on what is best for the patients. Dr. Mauro and I do not have these constraints. We own ROG Orthodontics and we focus on putting our patients’ needs first 14
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every day. We are here not only to make our patients’ smiles and lives better, but to make our community better. This is why you see us involved in so many community events. WRA: If you could choose to spend a day working at another Avenue business, which would it by and why? NP: I’m torn between Nonno Alby’s and Barley Mow. The food is so good there and they both seem to really enjoy interacting with their customers. I love places where you can see that the customers feel at home when they walk in. WRA: What is your favorite summer beverage (with or without alcohol) and if there’s a recipe, can your share it? NP: My new summer favorite is an Aperol Spritz. Light and refreshing and perfect for brunch or pre-dinner. A Spritz Veneziano is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. It consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water. Main alcohol: Prosecco Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Aperol, 2 oz Prosecco, Splash of Soda water Preparation: Build into glass over ice, garnish and serve. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Standard garnish: Orange Wedge Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass IBA specified ingredients: 9 cl Prosecco; 6 cl Select/Aperol/ Campari/Cynar; Splash of soda water
