Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? After all, there isn’t a better time to celebrate physical activity as when the warm weather and sunshine makes its way back into our lives! Now that the flowers are in bloom and the weather has warmed up, it’s easier to go outside and soak up the sun. After spending the winter working out in gyms or doing crunches at home, exercising outdoors can be a lot more enjoyable as well. Whether you enjoy hikes, jogging, or biking, spring gives us a chance to smell the grass, take in the rays, and enjoy the blue sky—all senses that we just can’t duplicate at the gym. […]
Most of our patients at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune will recommend that rubber bands be used. Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune may also recommend using rubber bands to close or open spaces. Rubber bands are a critical part of your treatment, and wearing them as Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune and our team recommend will help move your teeth into the desired position. Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune may ask you to wear […]
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to the Earth’s atmosphere were generally dismissed. But within a couple decades, it had become clear that the previous generation was right; the citizens of the world needed to become more environmentally conscious. Many people feel that they can’t make a difference if they don’t do something big. But caring for the environment doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing concept. In fact, the little things you do can add up to make a great impact, especially in our […]
After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team at Nettune and Banasiak Orthodontic Associates thought we would provide you with five tips you need to know to ensure you undergo successful treatment at our offices. FlossingFlossing twice a day or after every meal can help you clean areas between teeth and other places a toothbrush can miss. We also recommend using a floss threader, which can be used to help you navigate safely around your braces and brackets. It is vital to floss […]
April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is upon us, and for Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune and our team at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our patients to protect their faces and pearly whites. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. To us, that’s simply unacceptable. By simply wearing a properly fitted mouthguard or other form of protection, kids and adults alike can greatly reduce their chances of traumatic facial injuries. Here are five ways to ensure you and your child’s can protect your mouth this spring: 1. Make […]
Patients with special needs, conditions and disabilities deserve a team of professionals who are experienced and willing to work with them to create a comfortable, relaxing environment. We warmly embrace special needs patients in our office as a result have enjoyed their unique talents and gifts. Some of our most amazing and compliant patients are special needs patients. We are careful with each patient and always make sure that the parents and patient are well-informed on the treatment and progress. If the child is initially skeptical about orthodontics or even just plain scared, Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger Nettune recommends that the parents bring them in once a month until their child feels comfortable with Drs. Kenneth Banasiak and Roger […]
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