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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.
What is expected of me during my orthodontic treatment?
We hear this question a lot at The Orthodontic Studio, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak, we will map out…
How to Avoid Delays During Your Orthodontic Treatment
Our patients at The Orthodontic Studio hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your…
Sugar and Your Orthodontic Treatment
One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just…
Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Independence Day from Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the The Orthodontic Studio blog to some fun…
Back to School in a Limousine
Back to School in a Limousine content winners are: McKenna Lieblich (Photos Below) Liam Kelly (Photos Below)
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 have been nail biters at one time or another. Experts say that about 30 percent of children and…
Is adult orthodontic treatment for you?
Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At The Orthodontic Studio, we are happy to offer a variety of treatment options to…
Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment
Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at The Orthodontic Studio to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while…
Don’t forget your retainer this summer!
As we start our summer, our team at The Orthodontic Studio wants to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your retainer as prescribed even while away for vacations and summer camps. If you are away from home and only wearing your retainer at night, here is a…
Charter Day Raffle Winners
The Charter Day Raffle winners are (from left to right in the photo): I-Pod Touch winner – Meredith 50% OFF Braces winner – Jillian Flip Video winner – Grace 50% OFF Braces winner – William
Do we have your current contact info?
As you probably know, you can always connect with Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak and our team by calling our Basking Ridge or Mendham, NJ office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently moved or gotten a new phone number, we’ll need to update our records so we can easily connect…
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both the…
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.