Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities while you undergo treatment? Will it slur your speech? Will people even know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team thought we’d share this list of questions and answers for anyone pondering Invisalign treatment at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates. How exactly does Invisalign work? Using 3-D computer imaging technology, Invisalign creates a series of custom-made, clear aligners exclusively for your teeth, based on the treatment plan that we specify for you. Each aligner moves your teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next […]
It’s the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in no time. But wait! First, we want to know about your favorite parts of the summer! Did you go on a wonderful family trip? Did you pick up a new hobby? Did you try to spend as much time outside and in the sun as possible? Share your favorite memories, stories, or photos with us by leaving a comment below or on our Facebook page.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Basking Ridge or Mendham, NJ community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About Labor Day Each year, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It is the one day of year Americans celebrate their achievements in work, which the US Department of Labor says has contributed to prosperity and well-being of America as a whole. Americans have been celebrating Labor Day since the 1880s, and today it is an official federal holiday. Interesting Facts About […]
Invisalign, which we happily provide at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you are hesitant about the look and feel of metal braces. During your initial visit at our Basking Ridge or Mendham, NJ office, the first thing we do is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look. Invisalign treatment, which consists of a series of aligners that you switch out approximately every couple of weeks, can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and more. Invisalign gradually shifts your teeth into place, […]
At Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, there are a few things we want to remind you of when you’re on vacation, so that a day with friends and family won’t be spent dealing with an orthodontic emergency. Firstly, we are here for you whether you are in town or out of town on vacation. Give us a call and we may be able to address the problem over the phone. Second, if we are unable to help you fix the problem over the phone, we will help you find an orthodontic practice in your vacation area that can help you. If you experience problems reaching our office, we suggest going online and searching for orthodontic practices in your area. Most […]
Many developing orthodontic problems can be intercepted and corrected if diagnosed and treated at an early age. Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates recommend children have their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age seven, or younger if the front four permanent teeth have replaced the baby teeth. Early treatment, also known as interceptive treatment or Phase I treatment, provides both timely detection of problems and greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Early intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. If your child is showing these signs, it may be time to think about early orthodontic treatment: Early or late loss of baby teeth (your child should typically start […]
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