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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.
Braces-Friendly Recipes from the American Association of Orthodontists
You just got braces at The Orthodontic Studio and Dr. Roger Nettune or Dr. Kenneth Banasiak have informed you that during your orthodontic treatment, you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists,…
20 things that can ruin your smile
At The Orthodontic Studio, we know your smile is important. And we know you want to keep it sparkling and looking its very best. Recently, we came across an article that suggests at least 20 things can ruin that perfect smile you have. These include: – Sports drinks – Tobacco – Coffee – Wine –…
The Orthodontic Studio: Breaking Bad Habits
At The Orthodontic Studio, we know good dental health requires only a few minutes a day. We thought we’d provide some practical advice on how to improve your or your child’s smile between your adjustment visits with Dr. Roger Nettune and Dr. Kenneth Banasiak. Start by brushing your teeth twice a day. Proper brushing techniques…
The Go-To Mom Talks Invisalign
Our team at The Orthodontic Studio found a great video that discusses the advantages of Invisalign. In the video, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, “The Go-To Mom,” discusses the Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatment and her personal experience with Invisalign. To determine if Invisalign is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Roger Nettune or…
The Great Social Media Adventure
Isn’t social media great? Dr. Roger Nettune, Dr. Kenneth Banasiak and our team love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our interactive Facebook fan page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell…
Imagining your Life with Invisalign
Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities? Will it slur your speech? Will people know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak and our team thought we’d share this list of questions and answers for anyone…
Pool Safety TIPS from The Orthodontic Studio
Summer is here, and with summer comes lots of swimming! Our team at The Orthodontic Studio found some helpful pool safety tips. * Install a fence at least four feet high around all four sides of the pool. The fence should not have openings or protrusions that a young child could use to get over,…
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea is a condition in which breathing stops periodically during sleep, as many as 20-30 times per hour. (“Apnea” is the Greek word for “without breath.”) If you suffer from sleep apnea, each time your breathing stops, the resulting lack of oxygen alerts your brain, which temporarily wakes you up to restart proper breathing….
At The Orthodontic Studio, what puts you at ease?
Drs. Nettune, Banasiak and team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about The Orthodontic Studio that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our…
Smoking and Your Oral Health
Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco users are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers? It’s true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75 percent of gum disease in adults; and, similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and…
Stay Cool with a Braces-Friendly Summer Treat!
Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)…
What do you love about summer?
Summer is finally here, and the team at The Orthodontic Studio thought we’d ask: What’s your favorite part about summer? Is it the warm weather? The free time you get? Spending quality time with friends and family? Grilling barbecue in the backyard? What makes your summer truly special? Let us know by posting on our…
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.