It’s chilly outside, and sometimes nothing satisfies the team here at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates more than a hot meal. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) winter dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles Water for boiling noodles (optional: 1 or 2 onions, chopped) (optional: 1 to 2 Tablespoons margarine for sautéing onions) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best, but the canned type works too) ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese ½ cup shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese 1½ cups milk ½ cup bread crumbs […]
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 […]
Winter is over, and the weather is finally starting to get warmer. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) spring dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment. Soy Simmered Chicken Wraps Ingredients:• 3 boneless chicken breast halves• 2 large onions, chunked• Small flour tortillas (pkg. of ten) wheat or white• (optional: 10-16 oz. of cooked chopped broccoli)• ¼ cup soy sauce• ¼ cup water• 2 Tablespoons honey• 1/8 teaspoon ginger• 2 Tablespoons peach or apricot jam• 1 Tablespoon cornstarchDirections In a slow cooker, or a large pan on the stove, layer the onions and the […]
Dr. Roger Nettune and Dr. Kenneth Banasiak will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you’ll experience better results and could possibly reduce your treatment time. Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!
You have braces from Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, and you’re probably wondering what to eat. Dr. Roger Nettune or Dr. Kenneth Banasiak told you that can’t have gum, popcorn or other delicious but braces-unfriendly foods. But fear not! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have a delicious recipe that will satisfy both your sugar craving and hunger when the weather gets cold. Apple BomboliniIngredients: Rustic dough• 9 ounces cake flour (about 3 cups)• ½ cup all purpose flour• ½ cup granulated sugar• Pinch sea salt• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into large pieces• 1 tablespoon vanilla• 2 tablespoon cold water Apple sauce filling• 4 Granny Smith apples• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter• […]
Braces at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands. Would you like to try out pink and purple bands this February, without the commitment of an all-out Valentine’s Day look? The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before you even come in for your appointment! As always, please let Drs. Roger Nettune or Kenneth Banasiak know if you have any questions about the Brace Painter, or your orthodontic treatment at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic […]
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