Blog Archive - 2014

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrate with a holiday. Unlike many holidays, Thanksgiving is a secular holiday, and it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. In Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October, which is, oddly enough, much closer to a time when harvests were likely gathered. In addition to the different dates, the origins of the celebration also share different roots. […]

A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and manage your overall oral healthcare needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, and bridges. Orthodontists, such as Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak, are more concerned with diagnosis, prevention, interception, and treatment of malocclusion, or what we call “bad bite,” of the teeth. Orthodontists focus on tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems such as overbites and underbites, and are responsible for straightening teeth […]

When you get your braces, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces with colored bands, hanging a charm off them is a bad idea. If you bite down on the charm, you could damage your braces or your teeth. You could also swallow your jewelry. Never use your teeth as a bottle opener. This is just as important when you are wearing braces. While braces straighten your teeth, your teeth are moving in the process. That makes […]

The Back to School in Style limo contest was a great success, congratulations to: Caroline M. – Bedwell School Kyle S. – Cedar Hill School Megan C. – William Manning School Cecilia I. – St. James School Madison M. – Bernardsville School Kyle G. – Bragg School Anneka L. – Hill Top School (Photo Below) Steven M. – Oak Street School (Photo Below)

The New Jersey Devil’s Trivia Contest winners are: Anthony D. won a autographed NJ Devil’s photograph and hat (Photo Below) Henry F. won a autographed NJ Devil’s jersey (Photo Below)

The Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners are: Maisy Reddi – Best All Around Pumpkin winner (Photo Below) John DeNicola – Scariest Pumpkin winner (Photo Below) Lily Haynes – Most Creative Pumpkin winner (Photo Below) All Pumpkins (Photo Below)