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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.
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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.
“Back To School In Style” 2014
“Back to School in Style” contest winners are: Gianna O. from Woodland School (Photo Below) Olivia T. from Mendham Elementary Alex F. from W. Annin Middle School (Photo Below)
August “Count The Seashells” 2014
August “Count the Seashells” contest winners are: Kyle N. (Photo Below) Jack F. (Photo Below) Kristin N.
Winners of Guess the Olympic International Flags
Winners of guess the olympic international flags are: Henry F. and Cedrick E.
Autumn Pick Tree Winners
Autumn Pick Tree winners are: Andrew W. (Photo Below) Adam S. (Photo Below)
Misconceptions about orthodontics
While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what The Orthodontic Studio does for our patients and how exactly Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a couple of…
Braces-Friendly Recipe: Breakfast
Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At The Orthodontic Studio, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits…
How do teeth move with braces?
Although teeth seem to be solidly fixed in their sockets (at least they don’t wobble when we chew!), all teeth can easily be moved if Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our staff attach brackets and wires to them called braces. In the past, all braces were made of stainless steel, but today’s advanced…
Kristin Cavallari and Palatal Expanders
It’s no easy feat to have one of the best smiles in Hollywood. The reality TV starlet Kristin Cavallari attributes her gorgeous smile to routine oral hygiene, the removal of two impacted wisdom teeth, and having undergone orthodontic treatment. Kristin’s treatment began in sixth grade when she was fitted with a device Drs. Roger Nettune…
What is orthognathic surgery?
Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients’ jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s appearance may be significantly improved as a result, the primary purpose of the surgery is to correct functional problems, including but not limited to: Unbalanced…
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Millions of people, around Basking Ridge or Mendham, NJ and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair of emerald-hued…
At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?
You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was a time, only a decade or two ago, when braces were mainly seen on teenagers, but that is beginning to change. If you’re wondering when to bring your child to our Basking Ridge…
Myths of Orthodontics
The stereotypical braces wearer – in middle school, with a mouth full of metal brackets – has led to numerous myths about orthodontics that discourage many people from getting the dental care they need. Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our staff would like to put some of these myths to rest. Myth 1:…
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.