At Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD. Let’s start with brushing regularly. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure you softly brush all the surfaces of your teeth. Next on the list is flossing daily: a simple daily flossing between teeth clears away plaque before it can cause damage and can also clean plaque at the gum line. Plaque is known to reach the spaces between teeth. Also, evading a trip to the dentist is probably not a great idea. Let’s […]
You just got braces at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates and Dr. Roger Nettune or Dr. Kenneth Banasiak have informed you that during your orthodontic treatment you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that will allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care! Recipes include main dishes, side dishes and even yummy desserts! After all, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment. If you have any questions about the recipes listed or […]
Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco users are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers? It’s true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75 percent of gum disease in adults; and, similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and cigars, as well as those using smokeless tobacco, are just as susceptible to gum disease and other tobacco related health problems. As soon as you use tobacco products, you become more likely to experience any of these oral health problems: • Oral cancer• Gum disease• Tooth loss• Loss of bone in the jaw• Gum recession• Delayed/impaired healing process after oral surgery or any other treatment• […]
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 […]
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment with Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak. You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you schedule an appointment with Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates. The following solutions may help you relieve your discomfort: Poking Wire: Using a pencil eraser, push the poking wire down or place wax on it to alleviate the discomfort. Loose Bracket or Band: […]
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