Moss Orthodontics PC

05/03/2022

We have an amazing staff that takes care of all your orthodontic needs! Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers are just a few to name!

Watch out for our staff member highlight of the week to learn a little bit more about our team and what we have to offer!

02/08/2021

Remember to be sweet to your teeth by brushing and flossing. Your braces will love you for it!

01/13/2021

Nothing is as powerful as a tool in the hands of a specialist at Moss Orthodontics.

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11/09/2020

At Moss Orthodontics we’re very thankful. We love our family and food, so Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday. We thought we’d share some tips for enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner with braces.

As always, cut your foods up into small bites, this not only makes chewing with braces easier but is also healthier than taking larger bites. Be sure to cut the meat off of the turkey leg! It may be tempting to chomp into that great big delicious leg of dark turkey meat that your Mom or Grandma has painstakingly spent hours preparing for you family feast – but your braces may come loose if you bite too close to the bone. We know Thanksgiving only comes around once a year and sometimes you just can’t help yourself from being tempted, but please use caution! Most other traditional foods, such as sweet potatoes, dressing and green bean casserole are soft and easy to eat with or without braces. (OK, now our mouths are watering.)

Make sure to be careful with Pecan Pie and any hard candies or cookies that may catch your eye for dessert – biting into one of these delectable morsels may also bend your wires or cause a bracket to come loose. Go for something soft & delicious like a slice of pumpkin or apple pie with an extra scoop of ice cream or whip cream…yeah that is just what the doctor ordered!

Remember to brush and floss after every meal. If you’re like us, that means you’ll be brushing a lot because we eat all day long!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

11/09/2020

Happy Monday from Moss Orthodontics!
Tho' the weather outside is frightful,
Having Moss braces is so delightful!
Schedule a free consultation today.

10/20/2020

Tooth Talk Tuesday

Am I Too Old For Braces?

You’re not too old to straighten your teeth because there’s no such thing as being too old for braces!

Teeth can be straightened at any age. Age isn’t what determines whether or not you’re a candidate for braces; there are other factors that an orthodontist will consider before recommending treatment.

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, adults make up 25% of all orthodontic patients. This shows that it’s not just kids getting braces, these days!

Any type of braces is a perfectly viable option for adults who want to get a more even smile.

In fact, there are certain benefits and even advantages to getting braces later in life. Come see us today for a consult!

10/05/2020

When you walk into Moss Orthodontics, we promise your experience will be awesome. Our amazing team is here to help you feel comfortable, have fun, and discover your best self! We love creating your customized treatment and beautiful smile. Come see us today, we can't wait to see you!

10/05/2020

Did you know...that you can fill out new patient forms right in the comfort of your own home? Check out the " New Patient Forms" button on our website and have them all done before your appointment!
😁http://www.drmossortho.com/patient-forms

03/10/2020

It's that time of the week, Tooth Talk Tuesday!

This week we are going back to the basics. Maybe you, as the parent, have never had braces, maybe you have questions about how things have changed? Your questions answered every week right here!

Appliance: This is a general term that refers to any part involved in the orthodontic procedures.

Archwire: On traditional braces, this is the metal wire that ties into all of the brackets. It forces the teeth to move into the desired alignments.

Bands: This band, typically made of metal, is wrapped and cemented around the tooth. These are used to attach brackets to your teeth.

Bond: The seal your orthodontist creates to hold your appliances in place.

Bracket: This is the metal (or ceramic, in some cases) piece that is either connected to the bands or directly bonded to your teeth. The brackets hold the archwire in place.

Coil spring: This is a small spring that is intended to open space between your teeth when necessary. It fits between your brackets and over your archwire.

Elastic bands: These are essentially tiny rubber bands that are attached to the hooks around the bracket. These help the teeth make their way towards their permanent, straightened position.

Hook: These can be elastic or welded to your brackets. The elastics are attached to them in order to coax the teeth into place.

Ligature: This is the wire that holds your archwire to your brackets. It is typically in the form of a small elastic or a twisted wire.

Retainer: This appliance will be a huge part of life once your braces are removed. It is used to hold the permanent position of your newly straightened teeth in the desired place.

Spacer or Separator: This is a small rubber ring that is used to create necessary spaces between your teeth prior to the bands being attached.

Wax: Wax is not an appliance, but rather a soothing treatment that is applied to the braces to stop them from irritating your lips

03/04/2020

Welcome to Tooth Talk Tuesday where each week we will post “need to know” facts about orthodontics.

THE EVOLUTION OF BRACES

Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? At Moss Orthodontics we think of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient technology, but this was not always so! Take a look at the highlights of the evolution of braces.

Ancient Times: From Greece to Rome

According to The Angle Orthodontist, Aristotle and Hippocrates first thought about methods for straightening teeth between 400 and 300 BC.
The Etruscans, in what we know as Italy, buried their dead with appliances that maintained spaces to prevent the collapse of their teeth and jaws during life. Archaeologists have discovered mummified remains in various locations that have metal bands wrapped around the teeth.
A Roman tomb was discovered in which the teeth were bound with gold wire, including documentation of the wire’s use as a dental device.
18th Century: A French Development

​​French dentist Pierre Fauchard is acknowledged as the father of modern dentistry. In 1728, he published a book that described various methods of straightening teeth. Fauchard also used a device known as a “blandeau” to widen the upper palate.
Louis Bourdet was another French dentist who published a book in 1754 that discussed tooth alignment. Bourdet further refined the blandeau and was the first dentist to extract bicuspids, or premolar teeth between canines and molars, for the purpose of reducing tooth crowding.
19th Century: Orthodontics Defined

Orthodontics ​​started to become a separate dental specialty during the early 19th century. The first wire crib was used in 1819, marking the beginning of modern orthodontics.
During this period, gold, platinum, silver, steel, gum rubber, vulcanite, and occasionally wood, ivory, zinc, and copper were used – as was brass in the form of loops, hooks, spurs, and ligatures.
Edward Maynard first used gum elastics in 1843 and E.J. Tucker began making rubber bands for braces in 1850.
Norman W. Kingsley published the first paper on modern orthodontics in 1858 and J.N. Farrar was the first dentist to recommend the use of force over timed intervals to straighten teeth.
20th Century: New Materials Abound

Edward Angle developed the first classification systems for maloc​​clusions (misaligned teeth) during the early 20th century in the United States, and it is still in use today. Angle founded the American Society of Orthodontia in 1901, which was renamed the American Association of Orthodontists in the 1930s.
By the 1960s, gold was universally abandoned for stainless steel.
Lingual braces were the “invisible” braces of choice until the early 1980s, when tooth-colored aesthetic brackets made from single-crystal sapphire and ceramic became popular.
Today

As we arrive in the present, you need only to look at your own braces to see how far we’ve come. Your treatment plan was probably created with a 3D​ digital model. You had xrays done with our Carestream machine which enables us to look at your teeth, bite and create a specialized program just for you. Perhaps you have clear aligners, self ligating brackets, or highly resilient ceramic brackets with heat-activated wires.

Orthodontics has come a long way from the days of Aristotle, and even the bulky wrap-around braces of just over 60 years ago. Regardless of your specific treatment plan, the development of high-tech materials and methods has made it possible for your orthodontic experience to be as effective, efficient, and comfortable as possible. Call our office at 307- 587-9009 to schedule your orthodontic consultation at no charge. We hope to hear from you soon.

02/20/2020

Did you know we include a whitening treatment for all patients when the braces are removed? Show off those beautiful teeth!

02/20/2020

In for your appointment? Stopping by to say hi? We always love to see our patients❤️

Celebrate Winter with our snowman guessing game to win Big Horn Cinema tickets and Dairy Queen!

See you soon😁

02/12/2020

Haapy Valentines Day from Moss Ortho! Show your braces some LOVE.

02/12/2020

10/01/2019

Happy October!!!

09/18/2019

ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT at Moss Orthodontics- Candidate must be motivated, hard working, and great with people! Must be willing to travel. We are willing to train the right person. Starting pay $15/hr with 401K, vacation and holiday, and health care stipend after 1 year. Please apply in person at Moss Orthodontics with your resume and a cover letter.