Isn’t social media great? Dr. Jedidiah Gass and team love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our interactive Facebook fan page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social media is …
Now that I have braces, what can I eat?
You just got braces at Gass Orthodontics and Dr. Jedidiah Gass has informed you that over the next several months you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? Luckily, there was someone else wondering the same thing when she first got braces! Brenda Waterman, 13, decided …
Ask Dr. Gass: Who benefits from braces?
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Jedidiah Gass will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early. To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation …
Summer FUN with Gass Orthodontics!
It’s summer here at Gass Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, hitting America’s open roads or just having fun in the backyard, Dr. Jedidiah Gass and our team want to hear all about it! We also encourage you to post any stories or photos from your …
Kids Getting Braces at a Younger Age
Dr. Jedidiah Gass will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early. Experts, however, say it depends …