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Orthodontic Tips, News & Patient Stories
Welcome to Banasiak & Nettune’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.
Questions, questions…
When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just “go with the flow” and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates,…
Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes
Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is…
Invisalign Teen®: Why Invisalign® is the best choice for teens
Those challenging teenage years are some of the most self-conscious ones of your life, and concern for your appearance definitely plays a large part. Invisalign is becoming a very popular choice for adolescent patients today, but is it the best choice? The results from teenage Invisalign users indicate that Invisalign is both effective for teeth…
Thanksgiving in North America
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrate…
What’s so great about an orthodontist?
A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and manage…
Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For
When you get your braces, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces…
“Back to School in Style” Limo Contest
The Back to School in Style limo contest was a great success, congratulations to: Caroline M. – Bedwell School Kyle S. – Cedar Hill School Megan C. – William Manning School Cecilia I. – St. James School Madison M. – Bernardsville School Kyle G. – Bragg School Anneka L. – Hill Top School (Photo Below)…
New Jersey Devil’s Trivia Contest
The New Jersey Devil’s Trivia Contest winners are: Anthony D. won a autographed NJ Devil’s photograph and hat (Photo Below) Henry F. won a autographed NJ Devil’s jersey (Photo Below)
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners are: Maisy Reddi – Best All Around Pumpkin winner (Photo Below) John DeNicola – Scariest Pumpkin winner (Photo Below) Lily Haynes – Most Creative Pumpkin winner (Photo Below) All Pumpkins (Photo Below)
The Intriguing History of Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching, and Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the “old days” it wasn’t even called…
What’s so great about self-ligating braces? Five things you need to know
Parents of a certain age will no doubt remember the teen comedies of the 1980s. These movies typically included a character so wired up with orthodontic apparatus (elaborate metal braces, rubber bands, a mountain of headgear) that he or she looked like some sort of electrical machinery. In recent years, the technological advancements in braces…
When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?
Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. At…
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Banasiak to start your journey towards a straighter, healthier smile. To learn more about our orthodontic options, contact Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates in Basking Ridge and Mendham, NJ, today for more information.
