Remember the days when braces weren’t particularly “cool”? Well, our team is happy to say that sporting a metal mouth is now in style. According to a recent article on parenthood.com, younger patients are choosing braces, almost as a form of jewelry for their teeth! Now, with colorful braces options for children and teens! Innovative technologies can even shorten treatment times and are more comfortable for patients. There are more reasons to smile about treatment with our team than ever before!
Are braces right for you or someone in your family? Please give us a call to schedule a consultation! Drs. Banasiak & Nettune can help determine whether or not you would benefit from orthodontic treatment. We look forward to meeting you!
Orthodontic treatments vary from dental treatment, in that they primarily address malocclusions, jaw spacing and tooth alignment, rather than the actual health of the teeth. That is why it is often more difficult for parents to determine when a child needs orthodontic treatment rather than dental treatment. So how can you know it is time…
Our team knows how tempting this time of the year can be on our sweet tooth. With all of the caramel, candy corn, and lollipops that are often passed around to trick-or-treaters, we realize that it can sometimes be hard to find hard, chewy, sticky, and crunchy candy alternatives. However, there is good news! Today,…
You may remember us blogging about the advantages of wearing a mouth guard last week. Today, we thought we’d follow-up with a helpful video about facial protection. April is almost upon us, and for Drs. Nettune and Banasiak, that only means one thing: Facial protection. You see, April happens to be National Facial Protection Month,…
You have braces from The Orthodontic Studio, and you’re probably wondering what to eat. Dr. Roger Nettune or Dr. Kenneth Banasiak told you that can’t have gum, popcorn or other delicious but braces-unfriendly foods. But fear not! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have a delicious recipe that will satisfy both your sugar…
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…
Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you. We also encourage you to call us and let us…