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 …
“When should my child first see an Orthodontist?”
Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Dr. Jedidiah Gass for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven? That’s right—seven. …
Foods to Avoid During Your Orthodontic Treatment
There are a variety of foods Dr. Jedidiah Gass wants you to avoid while you’re wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can be difficult to remove during brushing. …
What do you LOVE about Eugene?
Gass Orthodontics, your Eugene orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within. Today, Dr. Jedidiah Gass and our team thought we’d ask: What are your favorite things about Eugene? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have …
A great BRACES-FRIENDLY recipe! From Dr. Gass
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment. Soy Simmered Chicken Wraps Ingredients: • 3 boneless chicken breast halves • 2 large onions, chunked • Small flour tortillas (pkg. …
Dr. Gass and team, wishing you a relaxing and memorable Memorial Day Weekend!
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 …