Are you brushing and flossing daily during your orthodontic treatment? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting Gass Orthodontics, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment. Your …
Ask Dr. Gass: What’s so bad about nail biting?
We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at Gass Orthodontics found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health. Nail biting, also known as Onychophagia, is a common habit among various age groups, including primarily children, …
Smile, and you might just live longer!
Folks with big smiles may actually live longer than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. Dr. Jedidiah Gass has known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players …
Dr. Jedidiah Gass, the Register Guards’ Readers’ Choice “Most Outstanding Orthodontist” in Our Area
It’s that time again, votes are now being accepted for the Register Guard’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. Last year, Dr. Jedidiah Gass from Gass Orthodontics, came in 1st Place for the “most outstanding orthodontist” in our area and we are hoping to repeat those results in 2011. We would appreciate your vote of confidence! Click on THIS LINK to vote for …
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Each February for the past 61 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. For kids wearing braces, brushing and …
Ask Dr. Gass: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?
Some people wonder why Eugene orthodontist Dr. Jedidiah R. Gass and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Gass Orthodontics can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping …