Blog Archive - 2011

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: […]