When you have braces, your wires will need to be replaced with new ones regularly. It is the slow, steady pressure placed on your teeth that move them into their desired positions, so these adjustments are a vital aspect of your treatment. We have set out a specific treatment plan to achieve your optimal results, and keeping up with your …
Am I Too Old for Braces?
Orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. In fact, the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! More adults than ever are realizing that orthodontic treatment is not just for kids, and can help improve the aesthetics and health of a smile of any age! In society where appearance matters and can …
Cold season is here, from Gass Orthodontics
Cold and flu season is here yet again. The folks at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 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 …
February is American Heart Month
Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart, says Dr. Jedidiah Gass,. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s number one killer, 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. Visiting our office …
The benefits of a beautiful smile
Dr. Jedidiah Gass 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 …
Gass Orthodontics, reminding you to protect your mouth this winter
More than half of the seven million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by youth between ages 5 and 24. Sixty-seven percent of parents say their child does not wear a mouth guard, yet, 70 percent say their biggest fear when their child plays is that they will get hurt. Despite the risks, many kids are …
Giving thanks this holiday season
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season here, Dr. Jedidiah Gass and our entire staff at Gass Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, this holiday season. As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the …
Do we have your current contact info?
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 …
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 …