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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.
Orthodontic Emergency Care with The Orthodontic Studio
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment with Drs. Roger…
June is National Smile Month!
According to the American Dental Association, a person’s smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it’s important for our team at The Orthodontic Studio to support National Smile Month this June. Show off your pearly whites by posting your favorite smile photos on the wall of our…
What, exactly, are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are a type of molar that is found in the very back of your mouth and are the last molars to develop. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt)…
May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month
At The Orthodontic Studio, we know image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and…
Foods to Avoid During Your Orthodontic Treatment
There are a variety of foods Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak want you to avoid while you’re wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar, and gummy foods, as these…
We’ve got a great BRACES-FRIENDLY Spring recipe!
Winter is over, and the weather is finally starting to get warmer. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) spring dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment. Soy Simmered Chicken…
What’s on your reading list?
With the school year close to winding down for a lot of our patients at The Orthodontic Studio, we wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading is a vital step in brain development and literacy. And if…
Why do you choose The Orthodontic Studio?
The Orthodontic Studio, serving Basking Ridge, Mendham, Bedminister and surrounding areas, strives to provide exceptional orthodontic treatment in an informative and friendly environment. Have you had a great experience at our office? Share your story with the world by writing a review on our Google Place Page! CLICK HERE for our Basking Ridge office.CLICK HERE…
Flossing with Braces 101, from The Orthodontic Studio
Dr. Roger Nettune and Dr. Kenneth Banasiak will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you…
Ask Drs. Nettune and Banasiak: What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?
When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with The Orthodontic Studio than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health….
April is 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 is National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, Dr. Roger Nettune, Dr. Kenneth Banasiak, and our…
Stay Healthy – Replace Your Toothbrush!
After recovering from your cold or the flu, Dr. Roger Nettune and Dr. Kenneth Banasiak will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush! Germs are known to linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same…
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.