“Dentists,Orthodontists, they’re all the same right?” We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. Before becoming an orthodontist Drs. Roger Nettune & Kenneth Banasiak started out in dental school and earned a DDS (dental degree), just like your dentist. After dental school however, Drs. Roger Nettune & Kenneth Banasiak decided to learn more about orthodontics, which is one of nine specialties within the dental field. So they stayed in school for a few more years and became an expert in orthodontics, which focuses on tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems like overbites and under bites. Other dental specialties you may have heard of include endodontic (focusing on the […]
Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak and our team know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step—or two—as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re 14 or in your late forties. Smiling not only makes people happy and puts them in a good mood, doing it often can even help you live longer, according to previous studies! If you’ve been hiding your smile because you have crooked teeth or gaps between your teeth, it’s time to consider orthodontic treatment at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn how quickly and efficiently today’s most advanced correction techniques can straighten your smile! Don’t hide your smile any longer—give us a call today to schedule […]
Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak, and his team at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, as well as state-of-the-art technology in orthodontia. These include “Orthodontic Treatment Basics,” “Common Bite Problems Seen in Children” and “Does My Child Need Braces?” We think you may find these webisodes interesting, as well as enlightening. If you have any questions about the videos, or your treatment here at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, please give us a call.
At Nettune & Banansiak Orthodontic Associates, we know your smile is important. And we know you want to keep it sparkling and looking its very best. Recently, we came across an article that suggests at least 20 things can ruin that perfect smile you have. These include: – Sports drinks – Tobacco – Coffee – Wine – Soft drinks – Citrus and acidic foods Drs. Roger Nettune, Kenneth Banasiak, and our team encourage you to read the rest of the article and ask us here on our blog or during your next visit to our convenient Basking Ridge, Mendham, or Bedminster office. For more tips or for general questions about your ongoing dental treatment, we invite you to ask Dr. […]
At Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, we know good dental health requires only a few minutes a day. We thought we’d provide some practical advice on how to improve your or your child’s smile between your adjustment visits with Dr. Roger Nettune and Dr. Kenneth Banasiak. Start by brushing your teeth twice a day. Proper brushing techniques are an essential part of maintaining good oral health during your orthodontic treatment, as well as preventing gum disease. More care and time are needed to adequately brush your teeth when you are wearing braces. Brushing daily helps remove decay-causing plaque from tooth surfaces. Please consult Dr. Nettune or Dr. Banasiak if you would like us to review brushing techniques with you or […]
Summer is here, and with summer comes lots of swimming! Our team at Nettune and Banasiak Orthodontic Associates found some helpful pool safety tips. * Install a fence at least four-feet high around all four sides of the pool. The fence should not have openings or protrusions that a young child could use to get over, under, or through. * Make sure pool gates open out from the pool, and self-close and self-latch at a height children can’t reach. * Never leave children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment. * Keep rescue equipment (a shepherd’s hook – a long pole with a hook on the end – and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the […]
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