Happy holidays from all of us at Gass Orthodontics! As you probably know, you can always connect with Dr. Jedidiah Gass and our team on our Facebook page, but we also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed! Please contact our office with any …
Happy Thanksgiving, from Gass Orthodontics
Dr. Gass and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It’s a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat with those braces! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we’d encourage you to post them on our Facebook page. Gobble Gobble!
I got my braces. Now what?
We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before prior to your orthodontic treatment. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is whyDr. Jedidiah Gass and our team at Gass Orthodontics …
Happy Veterans’ Day from Gass Orthodontics
Happy Veterans’ Day! Today is a day to thank all military veterans and the men and women currently on active duty that put their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy. In celebration of Veterans’ Day, Dr. Jedidiah Gass and our team would like to share a few fun facts about our flag, this national holiday, and …
Happy November! From Gass Orthodontics
Happy November, everybody! Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before we at Gass Orthodontics forget about the spooky month that was, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun? If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share …
Cold season is here, from Gass Orthodontics
Cold and flu season is here – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks. To promote a healthy and clean environment, Dr. Jedidiah Gass and our entire staff give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in …
5 tips to avoid plaque, from Gass Orthodontics
At Gass Orthodontics, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth during orthodontic treatment, courtesy of WebMD. Let’s start with brushing regularly. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure you softly brush all the …
At Gass Orthodontics, October means National Orthodontic Health Month!
Happy October! For those who don’t know, National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. Dr. Jedidiah R. Gass and our team realize this is a great opportunity for us and to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize …
Orthodontic fun facts, from Gass Orthodontics
Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Gass Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. • There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18. • The first mechanical treatment …
A few helpful webisodes about orthodontics
Dr. Jedidiah Gass and his team at Gass Orthodontics 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 …