We are excited to announce new email and website services for our patients. We have begun sending appointment reminders via email. If you would like to receive reminders by email when you have an appointment coming up, if you miss an appointment, and when it’s time to schedule your next appointment, then please let us know. All we need is …
The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age
When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at Gass Orthodontics offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, Dr. Gass and our staff are able to identify …
What’s in my mouth? A Rundown of Orthodontic Appliances
Dr. Gass and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of these dental devices look similar, we use a wide variety of orthodontic appliances to straighten your teeth and repair …
Fluoride and Your Orthodontic Treatment
Our team at Gass Orthodontics knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you should have a successful treatment. But did you know there’s another way to keep your teeth sparkling and …
Sugar and Your Orthodontic Treatment
One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just as harmful to their teeth, …
Are you visiting the dentist during your orthodontic treatment?
If you’re brushing your teeth twice a day during your orthodontic treatment, Dr. Gass and our team think that’s wonderful! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every six months, or as recommended, in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing. (And visiting Gass Orthodontics for regular adjustments, of course.) Dental checkups are …
What should I ask during my orthodontic consultation?
If you have been thinking about undergoing orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or correct jaw alignment, the first step is scheduling an orthodontic consultation at Gass Orthodontics. During the consultation we will actively listen to your concerns and address all of your questions, as well as discuss a treatment options that would best suit you or your child’s situation. Here …
Orthodontic Emergency Care
Although major orthodontic emergencies are relatively rare, when they do happen it is important to seek immediate attention. By comparison, a minor orthodontic issue is something you can usually take care of yourself, or wait until your next scheduled appointment for care. Here are some guidelines to help you understand the difference between an orthodontic emergency and a minor issue. …
Gass Orthodontics Wins Favorite Orthodontic Office!
The Register-Guard 6th Annual Readers’ Choice is a community-driven contest where readers were able to vote for their favorite local businesses. Over 15,000 nominations and votes were made in 2014! Gass Orthodontics is honored to be nominated and voted Favorite Orthodontist 6 years in a row! We want to give our patients a special “Thank You” for their votes and …
Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment
Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Gass Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while wearing braces. Here are five bracket- …