Many people undergo orthodontic treatment during childhood, adolescence, and even into adulthood. Wearing orthodontic appliances like braces is sure to produce a beautiful smile. Though orthodontic treatments at Gass Orthodontics are designed to accommodate your lifestyle, chances are you will need to make some dietary modifications to prevent damage to your braces and prolong orthodontic treatment. The First Few Days …
The Big Move at Gass Orthodontics!
It has been a couple of crazy weeks at Gass Orthodontics, but we are finally moved into our new location on Goodpasture Island Road! Emerald Moving & Storage was recommended to us by another dental office and we asked if they could help out Gass Orthodontics move our x-ray machine! It was a tricky job and we are …
Orthodontics and Whole Body Health
In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people with gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease or experience difficulty controlling blood sugar than people without gum disease. While researchers continue to find associations between oral health …
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It’s official! You can place your nominations for your favorite local businesses in the Register-Guard! We would love to be considered, and if you nominate Gass Orthodontics for Favorite Orthodontist, let us know! You will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card! Ready… set… go!
Is adult orthodontic treatment for you?
Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At Gass Orthodontics, we are happy to offer a variety of treatment options to straighten our patients’ teeth. Dr. Gass …
How does wisdom tooth removal affect orthodontic care?
The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Gass Orthodontics is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice dictated that wisdom teeth be removed, especially in cases of crowding. The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, and are officially known as the third molars. The …
Five Tips in Caring for Your Braces During Orthodontic Treatment
After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team at Gass Orthodontics thought we would provide you with five tips you need to …
Gass Orthodontics in Narnia!
Last weekend, Gass Orthodontics attended the Holiday Ballet, Adventures in Narnia. It was great fun and our patients did a fantastic job! We even managed to get a picture with our patient, Kelsey, after the show. She did a great job playing Edmund! This was our first time attending a performance, and we were unaware that they try to use the …
The Importance of Wearing Your Retainer after Orthodontic Treatment
It’s the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at Gass Orthodontics, Dr. Gass and our team will recommend you wear a retainer, which must be worn routinely after treatment in order to hold your teeth in their proper, new position while …
How long does orthodontic treatment take?
The dental procedures that focus on the correction of alignment and bite are known as orthodontic care. With the aid of braces, aligners, retainers, brackets, and similar appliances, orthodontic treatment can correct oral disorders such as protruding teeth, crowding, difficulty biting or chewing, and speech issues. Seeking orthodontic treatment at Gass Orthodontics can drastically improve your oral appearance, comfort, and …