Should you need to call Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates in case you sustain any damage to your braces, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces. Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place. Archwire: The main wire that acts as a track to guide the teeth along. It’s changed periodically throughout treatment, as teeth move to their new positions. Loop in Archwire: Frequently used for closing space left by an extraction. Many archwires don’t have a loop. Bracket: Small attachment that holds the archwire in […]
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Nettune and Dr. Banasiak will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early. To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road. If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Schedule an appointment with Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates for a consultation and find […]
Week after week, Dr. Roger Nettune, Dr. Kenneth Banasiak and team try to blog about important topics pertinent to orthodontic treatment care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques we offer. This week, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our wonderful patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while now? Let us know by posting here or on our interactive Facebook fan page! So… take it away and we’ll try to answer any questions you may have!
Trick-or-treat! In the spirit of October’s sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, Drs. Banasiak & Nettune would like to remind all of our patients to be safe while celebrating with friends and family. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has provided trick-or-treaters with some tips for a ghoulishly good time. A few Halloween safety guidelines:• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult • Carry a flashlight • Wear a light-colored or reflective costume • Choose face paint over masks for young ghosts and goblins • Have an adult inspect all treats before the children dig in Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment. If you happen to damage your braces, please give […]
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