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Orthodontic Tips, News & Patient Stories
Welcome to The Orthodontic Studio’s orthodontic blog! This blog provides you with braces tips and advice, Invisalign® news, and orthodontic care updates. We care about your and your family’s general health, which is why our team places a high priority on patient education.
Stay Informed on the Latest in Braces & Invisalign®
Our orthodontic articles will cover a wide range of topics and provide many smile transformation stories. We encourage you to read our orthodontic blog for professional guidance and other crucial information to help you on your journey to a healthy, straight smile.
Smile! June is National Smile Month!
Can you believe it’s already June? Today, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team at The Orthodontic Studio thought we’d tell you June is National Smile Month, and remind all our patients to practice good oral hygiene while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment! Below are a few simple steps you can take to improve your…
Invisalign®: A perfect smile without metal wires or brackets!
At The Orthodontic Studio, we know that image is everything. For many people, the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to their teeth for two or more years may be more than enough to reconsider orthodontic treatment. If you’ve been considering straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about metal wires and brackets getting…
Memorial Day: Parades, Remembrance, and the Unofficial Start of Summer
“The purpose of all war is peace.” – Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all about. It is a…
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
At The Orthodontic Studio, we proudly treat adults, teens, and children; no matter what your age, we believe you deserve a great smile. Our warm and welcoming team is known for its exceptional orthodontic skills. Dr. Kenneth Banasiak and our talented team have been creating beautiful smiles for years, and today would like to ask:…
Keep us updated and stay connected with us online!
Have you recently moved, changed your phone number, orchanged any of your information that we use to best serve you? If so, be sure to inform us of your changes! Also, did you know that we have a vibrant social mediapresence? Have you had a chance to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube?…
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? After all, there isn’t a better time to celebrate physical activity as when the warm weather and sunshine makes its way back into our lives! Now that the flowers are in bloom and the weather has warmed up, it’s easier…
Do I really need to wear my rubber bands with my braces?
Most of our patients at The Orthodontic Studio will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune will recommend that rubber…
Make Every Day Earth Day
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to the Earth’s atmosphere were generally dismissed. But within a couple decades, it…
Five Tips in Caring for Your Braces During Orthodontic Treatment
After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team at The Orthodontic Studio thought we would provide you with…
April Marks National Facial Protection Month
April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is upon us, and for Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune and our team at The Orthodontic Studio, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our patients to protect their faces and pearly whites. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation,…
April marks National Facial Protection Month
With spring here, many children, teens and adults will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of spring sports! April, which is only a few days away, is National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, we…
Patient question: “How do you accommodate a child with special needs?”
Patients with special needs, conditions, and disabilities deserve a team of professionals who are experienced and willing to work with them to create a comfortable, relaxing environment. We warmly embrace special needs patients in our office, and as a result, have enjoyed their unique talents and gifts. Some of our most amazing and compliant patients…
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Banasiak to start your journey towards a straighter, healthier smile. To learn more about our orthodontic options, contact The Orthodontic Studio in Basking Ridge and Mendham, NJ, today for more information.