People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on which everyone would celebrate the New Year. At midnight people would yell, holler, and blow horns to scare away the evil spirits of the previous year so the New Year would be joyous and filled with opportunity. Nearly 500 years later, we still greet the New Year by whooping and hollering, but in a celebratory manner instead. Whether you intend to ring in the New Year quietly at home in the Basking Ridge or Mendham, NJ area or have plans to join the countdown at a gala extravaganza, these tips […]
At Nettune & Banasiak Orthodontic Associates, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Drs. Roger Nettune and Kenneth Banasiak would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Basking Ridge or Mendham, NJ area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day on which Thanksgiving would be celebrated, they do so thinking that the first Thanksgiving feast was held at Plymouth in 1621. According to National Geographic, the Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez Coronado and his men celebrated a feast of Thanksgiving in Texas in 1541, giving Texas the distinction of being the first place where Thanksgiving was celebrated. […]
Last week we received such wonderful feedback from our patients on Facebook! Thank you for all of your kind words! Llora (10/11) Our family is very happy with our decision to switch orthodontic practices to come here. We appreciate how the entire staff works together to make coming to the orthodontist a really positive experience. Janine (10/9) We are just about ready to get the braces off. We highly recommend Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates !! Everyone is so nice and they do an amazing job. Irene (10/9) Thank you for always being kind and for helping our children have beautiful teeth! Roseanne (10/9) My daughter’s teeth look amazing and she is sooo close to getting her braces off!!! Thank you […]
Millions of people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair of emerald-hued shoes, if you’re an avid St. Patty’s Day enthusiast you may want to try something different this year. Our office thought of a few ideas that will help you take your holiday spirit to the next level: Visit Chicago’s Green River If you happen to be near the Windy City during St. Patrick’s Day or you’re thinking of planning a trip, don’t miss out on going downtown to watch the large-scale celebration that […]
By now, you’re probably familiar with our blog-writing process: Each week, we write about important orthodontic topics and your well-being, including the treatments we proudly offer. This week, though, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our amazing patients: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing and exciting field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while now? Here’s your chance! Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook page! Give us your best shot, and we’ll try to answer any question you may have!
You may remember our post from last week, when we discussed February being “National Children’s Dental Health Month.” But did you know February also marks American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart as cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the world, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care, especially while you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Visiting your dentist on a regular basis during your orthodontic treatment not only ensures a successful outcome, but can also help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. In observance […]
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