FAQs

Orthodontic FAQs – Get Answers to Common Questions

Welcome to Banasiak & Nettune’s FAQs web page! Here, we aim to answer some of the most common orthodontic questions and to help patients make informed information about their oral health. If you cannot find the information you are seeking on this Orthodontics FAQs page in Basking Ridge and Mendham, kindly contact us, and our staff will be happy to help.

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Orthodontics, a specialty area of dentistry, aims to diagnose, prevent, and treat abnormalities of the teeth and face.

Any age is a good time to see an orthodontist if you want to enhance the appearance and feel of your smile. Approximately one in five orthodontic patients is above the age of 21, despite the recommendation of the American Association of Orthodontists that kids see an orthodontist for the first time at around age seven. Any time is an excellent time to see an orthodontist, whether you’re considering getting treatment for your child or yourself.

Some of the common signs of an orthodontic problem include misaligned teeth, problems with chewing, frequent biting of the cheek, and food frequently getting stuck between the teeth.

An orthodontist is a dental professional with two to three years of further education and experience. Your orthodontist can straighten your teeth, realign your jaw, and enhance the way your smile works.

Orthodontists use braces to help you make your smile look and feel better! There are numerous varieties of braces available, such as:

Yes. If there are missing teeth, the teeth on each side of the gap will inevitably move into the space, leading to many issues. In addition to preventing and resolving these issues, orthodontic treatment like braces will correct the alignment so that the lost teeth can be replaced.

To maintain the health and cleanliness of your teeth, gums, and mouth while wearing braces, you should brush your teeth thrice daily. Any food trapped between the braces can be removed with regular brushing. You should also floss every day to reach areas between your braces that your brush cannot reach. After putting in your braces, we may demonstrate the correct way to brush and floss.

Banasiak & Nettune’s most comprehensive cases are finished in 14 to 22 months. Certain cases may take less time than others, depending on factors like patient compliance and initial difficulty.

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.