Memorial Day weekend is a time when Americans everywhere stop and remember all those men and women who bravely gave their lives for our country. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer 2011, and for many folks in Eugene, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the office or in the classroom means …
Visualize your new smile with the Brace Painter!
Braces at Gass Orthodontics are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands. The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before …
You’re Never Too Old to Treat Yourself to a New Smile!
Did you know one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult? We’re living longer and technology is improving, making orthodontic treatment an appealing and safe option for patients of all ages. As the trend toward treatment later in life grows, we’re seeing braces on parents as well as children – and even adult celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Gwen …
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? In 1983, President Ronald Reagan encouraged Americans to incorporate more physical activity into their lives, and the reminder is even more significant in this day and age, as kids everywhere are distracted more and more by television, social networking and video games. Kids living an …
All the cool kids do it!
Braces today are “cool” and—many would say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and …
10 TIPS to keep your BRACES sparklin’ clean!
Dr. Jedidiah Gass will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you’ll experience better results …
A Festive and Braces-Friendly Recipe to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re planning to spend St. Patrick’s Day celebrating your Irish heritage, or just enjoying the festivals, food and “wearing of the green”- we’ve got a treat for you! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have a tasty and braces-friendly recipe that is perfect for today. Corned Beef Casserole presents a twist on the traditional St. Patrick’s Day …
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 …