We hear this question a lot at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak, we will map out a specific treatment for you and will try our hardest to give you a timeline of when we expect you to wrap up treatment. Having said that, we know every patient is different. People have different biological responses to orthodontic treatment and some people’s teeth may move faster than others. Luckily, there are things you can do to ensure your treatment wraps up […]
Our patients at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your treatment plan time. The first thing we want you to do is keep your adjustment appointments. Each visit with Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak is carefully planned to move your teeth a specific way in a certain time frame. It’s important to note that missing an appointment can add weeks or months to your treatment time. Next, we want you to let […]
One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just as harmful to their teeth, and can lead to cavities and tooth decay. Keeping your teeth or your child’s teeth from decay during treatment starts with a proper diet, and today, our team at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates will explain the negative effects that candy and other treats, including peanut butter, raisins, fruit juice, and chewy fruit snacks, have on your child’s teeth as […]
Happy Independence Day from Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates blog to some fun facts about the Fourth! My, how we have grown! This year the United States Census Bureau estimates that our country has 313.9 million residents celebrating the Fourth of July this year, but back in 1776 there were just 2.5 million members of the country. Our country loves to show how proud that we are of our independence. Did you know that there are […]
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 have been nail biters at one time or another. Experts say that about 30 percent of children and 15 percent of adults are nail biters, however most people stop chewing their nails by the time they turn 30. Here are four dental and general reasons to stop biting your nails: 1. It’s unsanitary: Your nails harbor bacteria and germs, and are almost twice as dirty as fingers. What’s more, swallowing dirty nails can lead to stomach problems. 2. It wears down your teeth: […]
Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, we are happy to offer a variety of treatment options to straighten our patients’ teeth. Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team believe you’re never too old to straighten your teeth. And we have many adult patients who are currently undergoing treatment. In fact, did you know that roughly 30 percent of all orthodontic patients these days are adults? Invisalign® is a great treatment option for adults. The Invisalign aligners are easy […]
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