Adult Braces

Our board certified orthodontists, Dr. Kenneth Banasiak and Dr. Roger Nettune, are Invisalign^® preferred providers. This innovative alternative to traditional braces can be a great way to enhance oral function and straighten teeth with greater comfort and discretion than ever before. If you’re considering this treatment and would like to know more, we have provided some answers to commonly asked questions to help you become more familiar with Invisalign^®. How does Invisalign^® work? Using a series of customized clear aligner trays, Invisalign^® can gently and gradually shift the position of teeth into the desired location. Each tray is worn for approximately two weeks and then the patient can move on to the successive aligner. How long does Invisalign^® take to […]

According to recent statistics from the American Association of Orthodontists, nearly a quarter of individuals who get braces are adults. Now more than ever, people over the age of 18 are seeking to enhance the function and the appearance of their teeth. Part of the reason so many adults are considering orthodontic treatment is because there are more options than ever to achieve straighter teeth. At our practice, Dr. Kenneth Banasiak and Dr. Roger Nettune, our board certified orthodontists, offer an extensive array of teeth-straightening procedures. Furthermore, they provide thorough evaluations using the latest technology to develop a customized treatment plan that can optimize your outcome. Traditional metal braces are still around, and they have improved tremendously over the years. […]

You’ve taken the first step toward a healthier and more beautiful appearance by getting braces at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, and you’re probably wondering what comes next. The first week is the period of biggest adjustment, and there’s a lot to learn in this short time. Don’t worry; in a few short days your braces will feel completely natural. The first week On the first day, your braces will probably feel very odd in your mouth; it will take time to get used to them. By the second day, you may feel some soreness or pain. If you are going to experience any pain, the second and third days are when it will happen. Most pain can be dealt […]

Just hearing the word “braces” can take many of us back to junior high — that painful era when we wore unattractive glasses, endured unflattering haircuts, and carried a mouthful of braces to complete the awkward adolescent look. Despite the common assumption that braces are for kids, more and more adults are choosing to pursue orthodontics to correct their smiles. Braces for Adults Perhaps you never had braces as a kid and you are embarrassed by your crooked teeth. Or you went through a round of braces a decade ago and stopped wearing your retainer, which allowed your teeth to shift. Whatever your personal history, wearing braces in adulthood is an excellent way to create the straight, beautiful smile you […]

Invisalign, which we happily provide at Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you’ve been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial visit, the first thing we do is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look. Invisalign treatment, which consists of a series of aligners that you switch out approximately every couple of weeks, can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites and more. Invisalign gradually shifts your teeth into place, creating the dazzling smile you’ve always wanted. During treatment with […]

Halloween is fast approaching, and Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the “old days” it wasn’t even called Halloween! Festival of the Dead Halloween started out as a Celtic festival of the dead that honored departed loved ones and signified a change in the cycle of the seasons. The Celtic people viewed Halloween, then called “Samhain,” as a very special day – almost like our New Years day in fact, as their new calendar year began on November 1st. Samhain was the last […]