The number one goal of orthodontic treatment is to give you or your child a good bite, meaning straight teeth that work well with the teeth in the opposite jaw. A good bite makes it easier for you to eat, chew and speak. It can enhance your dental health and your overall health, and may well improve your self-esteem. As a part of your comprehensive dental health care plan, orthodontic treatment can help you retain your teeth—and your smile—for a lifetime. Let your smile express yourself! Nothing can show the world how happy you are quite like a beautiful smile. In fact, it’s one of the first things others notice about you, too. With orthodontics, you can be proud to […]
Whether you just began your orthodontic treatment at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates and have a follow-up question for Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak or team, or if you’d simply like to drop us a quick line, we’d love to hear from you! We love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our interactive Facebook page. Please visit Drs. Nettune, Banasiak and our team on the following networks: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Basking-Ridge-NJ/Nettune-Banasiak-Orthodontic-Associates/266674031380?v=app_4949752878YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/newjerseybraces See you online!
Fall is here, and sometimes we here at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates just feel like a hot delicious meal is in order. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) fall dish that is sure to delight. We would like to remind you that a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment. Pasta Pomodorini Ingredients: • ¾ pound spaghetti or spaghetti• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling• ¼ cup sliced garlic• ½ teaspoon finely minced Calabrian chilies, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes• 1 pint small cherry tomatoes, stems removed, crushed between your thumb and forefinger• Sea salt, preferably gray […]
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 […]
Cold and flu season is here – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks. To promote a healthy and clean environment, Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak and our entire staff give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our Basking Ridge, Mendham, Bedminster offices at all times, as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces. For the protection of other patients and our staff at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others. And […]
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 […]
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