Grind, grind, grind. If you live with a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound, especially recently. A recent study published in the journal Head & Face Medicine suggests that people—adults and kids—faced with stress tend to cope by grinding their teeth. In addition, the Chicago Dental Society suggests that since the…
It’s June already! Where does the time go? Drs. Banasiak & Nettune are excited to tell you June marks National Smile Month, a great time to remind our patients to brush, floss, practice good nutrition at home (and over the summer) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues. After all, there’s…
You may have heard that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as young as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not as self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early. Experts,…
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth, and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you’ll experience better results and shorter…
Whether you’ve visited The Orthodontic Studio for a week, months or even years, we’d love to hear your feedback about how Drs. Nettune and Banasiak are doing! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google…
If you recently completed treatment at The Orthodontic Studio, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Drs. Nettune or Banasiak will provide—or have provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, your teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization. They are designed…
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