Blog Archive - 2012

Great question! If you are brushing and flossing daily during your orthodontic treatment with Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak, we think that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment. Tooth decay, which is caused by sugars left in your mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break down your teeth. Children are at high risk for tooth decay because adolescents tend to be lax in their oral hygiene habits. Proper brushing and flossing routines, combined […]

At Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, the New Year is a time to look back to the past, and more importantly, forward, to the coming year. Our wish is that our patients continue to keep their teeth healthy, as well as wear their rubber bands, headgear and appliances as prescribed during their treatment. 

We look forward to meeting those patients who are planning to begin their orthodontic treatment this year—we think it’s a great resolution!

 Happy New Year from Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak and all of us at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates!

Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have just the thing, Watermelon Sorbet! You can find the complete recipe below: Watermelon Sorbet Ingredients • ¾ cup water• ¼ cup sugar• 1 teaspoon lime juice• 2 to 3 cups watermelon, diced, no seeds or rind Directions In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium highttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifh for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill this […]

Did you know one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult? We’re living longer and technology is improving, making orthodontic treatment an appealing and safe option for patients of all ages. As the trend toward treatment later in life grows, we’re seeing braces on parents as well as children – and even adult celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Gwen Stefani and Nicholas Cage have shown off their braces. It’s never too late to look and feel your best with Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates! Can Braces Work for Adults? People of all ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment with Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak. The physical process for moving teeth is the same, young or old, which means […]