It’s fall here for us at our office, and now that Halloween is passed, we bet you and your families have begun to make plans for Thanksgiving. Today we wanted to ask you, our wonderful patients, “How are you spending your time this fall?” Our team would love to hear about your favorite places for eating, shopping, and entertainment within the community. We are interested in learning about what makes your community “yours.”
At our office, we embrace technology, whether it’s through the innovative treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing. While we take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use […]
Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team thought you might enjoy today. • There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).• The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, […]
Trick-or-treat! In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, Drs. Banasiak & Nettune would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time. A few Halloween safety guidelines:• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult • Carry a flashlight • Wear a light-colored or reflective costume • Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins • Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment. If you happen to damage your braces, please give […]
Our team know how tempting this time of the year can be on our sweet tooth. With all of the caramel, candy corn, and lollipops that are often passed around to trick-or-treaters, we realize that it can sometimes be hard to find hard, chewy, sticky, and crunchy candy alternatives. However, there is good news! Today, we would like to share a great braces-friendly Halloween recipe with all of our patients, courtesy of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO, and “The Braces Cookbook” by Pamela Waterman. This Spider Bites recipe is delicious, and provided that you remember to brush and floss after indulging, this is a cookie that won’t bite back! Spider Bites Ingredients: • 1 cup shortening• 1 cup […]
Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients: • Caramel • Nuts • Popcorn (including un-popped kernels) • Taffy • Jelly beans • Hard pretzels• Licorice• Bubblegum• Taco chips • Ice If you happen to damage your braces, please give our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets […]
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