Invisalign® Q&A

The fact is, most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And that’s where Dr. Gass and our team at Gass Orthodontics can help. Of course, orthodontic treatment help make your teeth stay strong, healthy and become perfectly-aligned. But did you know you can get the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always wanted without braces? We are proud to …

Year-End Insurance Reminder

Now that October is upon us, Dr. Gass and our team at Gass Orthodontics wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the end of the year to take full advantage of any flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits that you may have. The end of the year is always a busy time …

What Role do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics?

Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that’s why you’ve come to see Dr. Gass at Gass Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move into the correct position. In some cases elastics, or rubber …

Your Five-Step Guide to Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces

If you’re wearing braces, then you know they are working hard to straighten your teeth. However, those hard-working braces are also preventing you from easily cleaning your teeth. It is essential that you put some extra attention into preventing tooth decay while wearing your braces. When your braces are finally removed by Dr. Gass, you want a beautiful, white smile, …

Rubber Band Horoscopes: What Your Color Says About You

One exciting part about wearing braces from Gass Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Gass, you have the option of choosing the color of your …

September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month!

This month, our staff at Gass Orthodontics want you to be extra careful with your braces and appliances. After all, September marks the start of fall sports and an increased risk to mouth injuries. September also happens to be National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, and Dr. Gass thought it’d be a good idea to share a few sobering facts about …

Labor Day: Our Favorite Holiday to Rest!

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate as to the origins of Labor …

What helps you relax at our office?

Dr. Gass and our team understand not everyone is always thrilled about visiting their orthodontist. But at Gass Orthodontics, we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. Today, we’d like to know: What is it about our Eugene, OR office that makes you comfortable or puts you or your child at ease? Is it …

Dreaming of a stunning smile without using braces?

Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, Dr. Gass and our team at Gass Orthodontics want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®! Invisalign, recently featured the NBC’s Today Show, is an ideal solution for most adults …