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 …
Halloween TIPS from the American Association of Orthodontists
It’s almost that spooky time of year again and Eugeneorthodontist, Dr. Jedidiah Gass, and our team thought we’d share some Halloween tips from our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists. Trick-or-treating safety guidelines: • Young children should always be accompanied by an adult • Carry a flashlight • Wear a light-colored or reflective costume • Choose face paint over …
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 …
What was your favorite part of Summer 2011?
The end of Summer and then subsequently the beginning of Fall are just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and we’re sure that you’ll be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans. But wait! First, we want to know: What were your favorite parts of the Summer of 2011? Did you …
When should you call Dr. Gass?
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Dr. Jedidiah Gass. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us: 1. Early or late loss of baby teeth 2. Difficulty of chewing or biting 3. Mouth breathing 4. Finger sucking or other …