Gross Orthodontics, El Paso, TX Videos

TEAM USA!🏅Fun fact: Gymnastics was a HUGE part of my life growing up! I competed as a level 9 gymnast, which is one level away from the highest level there is! It was my childhood dream to go to the Olympics! In high school, I ultimately decided to transition my gymnastics career to cheerleading, since furthering my skills would have required me moving away from my parents, being home schooled, and not having a normal high school experience. All that to say, I still have a true love for gymnastics! Watching Team USA Gymnastics dominate is the best! But Team USA Orthodontics would be pretty cool, don’t you think?! 😉 #teamusa #orthodontist #olympics #braces #office #gymnastics #elpaso #eptx #elpasotx #gymnast #orthodontics

Gotta wear them ALL DAY EVERY DAY (that is, at least 22 hours per day) for them to work! 🫡 #orthodontics #invisalign #straightteeth #smile #allday #dentist #orthodontist #elpaso #eptx #elpasotexas #elpasotx #aligners

Have you ever had it where you wear your retainer at night and your bite feels different when you wake up? Then over time, a tooth starts to shift? Some patients have come to my office for this exact issue and most often it’s because the contacts between the upper and lower teeth are too heavy! Now there are things that I may need to do to address this, but here’s one thing I tell those patients to do once I’ve addressed those heavy contacts! #boardcertifiedorthodontist #braces #straightteeth #orthodontics #orthodontist #crookedteeth #dentistry #elpasotx #eptx #elpaso

What to do if you go home and realize a bracket isn’t fully engaged in the wire. We’d usually prefer you come in so we can close it for you! But if you can’t for whatever reason, here’s what you can try to do! Note: this technique only works for self-ligating brackets. If you’re starting to see movement of the tooth that’s not engaged, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to close it on your own. #orthodontics #braces #teeth #tipoftheday #howto #dentist #straightteeth #orthodontist #elpasolocal #eptx #elpaso

Always a fun time at the AAO! #orthodontist #orthodontics #alwayslearning #dentist #neworleans #smallbusiness #elpasolocal #elpasolocalbusiness

Grateful to be in a profession where we can serve the community! We made it a family affair at Texas Mission of Mercy this weekend! 😁 #elpasotx #volunteer #dentist #community #orthodontist #dental #dentistry #healthcare #elpasolocal #elpasobusiness #elpaso

Ever wondered what expanders are for and if your child might need one? Here are a few reasons why we might use them in certain cases! #orthodontics #airwaydentistry #health #funfacts #orthodontist #elpaso #elpasotexas #elpasotx #teeth #expansion #predental

What dental items should you avoid? Let’s see my top ones here. #5 - Charcoal toothpaste: Charcoal toothpaste has become popular as a whitening toothpaste, but the reality is that charcoal is far too abrasive for your enamel! Save your enamel and stay away from this one! #4 - Drug store dental tool kits: While it may seem great to have more tools to help keep things clean, if you don’t know how to use the dental tools, you could do more harm than good. Keep the professional cleaning to your hygienist so you don’t end up irritating your gums and teeth! #3 - Over-the-counter night guards: Night guards are usually used when someone finds themselves clenching and grinding. We create night guards that put your jaw in the most relaxed position, eliminating pressure on the jaw joint. Dependent on what’s going on with your jaws, we make sure the opposing teeth hit the splint appropriately. It’s near impossible for a boil and bite dental guard to do all of that for you, and there’s a decent chance it could actually exacerbate TMD! #2 - Alcohol-containing mouthwash: While there’s some debate on efficacy of mouthrinses, most dental practitioners agree that you should avoid mouthrinses with alcohol in it. Alcohol can dry the mouth out (which can actually make you more prone to decay!) and remove some of the helpful bacteria in your mouth! #1 - Hard toothbrushes: Unless you’re buying this to scrub around the kitchen, DO NOT USE A HARD TOOTHBRUSH! It’s too abrasive and will wear your gums and teeth away over time! Always use a soft toothbrush! Studies have shown that the bristles are just as effective at removing plaque and food without the increased risk of abrasion! #themoreyouknow #oralhealth #orthodontist #helpfultips #tipsandtricks #elpasotx #elpaso #dentistry #elpasotx #elpaso #dentalhygiene #dentalassitant #teeth #publichealth #teeth #predental

Wondering what toothpaste is best? Well it really depends on what you’re struggling with! Here’s a list of some good toothpastes for common struggles: 1) For preventing cavities: Crest Pro Health Advanced or Clinpro 5000 (prescription only). Active ingredient is fluoride, with the most common being sodium fluoride (NaF). Mono-fluoro-phosphate (MFP) and stannous fluoride (SnF) are also used. 2) For gum disease: Crest Gum Detoxify and Paradontax Active Gum Repair. Active ingredient is stannous fluoride (SnF), which contains specific antimicrobial ingredients that target bacteria in the mouth to prevent plaque from forming. 3) For whiter looking teeth: Ultrabrite All in One Advanced Whitening or Colgate Optic White Advanced. While these do not truly whiten your teeth (no toothpastes do), they usually contain mild abrasives and bleaching agents such as silica, pyrophosphates, hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide that can help to remove the extrinsic stains. 4) For sensitivity: Sensodyne Rapid Relief or Sensodyne Pronamel. Sensitivity usually happens when the tiny tubules leading to the nerve of your teeth are open. Active ingredients for these are stannous fluoride and potassium nitrate. Potassium nitrate releases potassium ions that help to desensitize the nerve inside the tooth. Stannous fluoride can also relieve sensitivity by creating a protective layer over the tubules in your enamel that lead to the nerves. 5) For bad breath: Crest Pro-Health Advanced and Colgate Total. Bad breath is often caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. Stannous fluoride is often the antimicrobial ingredient in these toothpastes, as it affects bacterial metabolism and reduces the bacterials ability to live in acidic environments. 6) For your kids: Tom’s Kid’s Natural or Colgate Kid’s toothpaste. The active ingredient in kid’s toothpaste is similar to adult toothpastes, just a lower dosage of it! Check the label to see if it has an ADA seal! All of those have gone throug

Case talk! Check out this case where our patient was congenitally missing (AKA missing from birth) her 2nd premolars and what we did to get her to her final beautiful result! #orthodontist #boardcertified #braces #implantdentistry #dentistry #smile #elpasotx

2023 was the best one yet! Cheers to 2024! 🥂 #2023recap #newyearseve #newyear #bestyearyet #elpasotx #orthodontist #businessowner

If you’re looking for a new floss to help you get back to those New Year’s resolutions 👀, try out Cocofloss! #dentistry #floss #orthodontics #cleanteeth #texasorthodontist #elpasotx

Needing a mouthguard when in braces treatment? Check out these mouthguards from @shockdoctor that you can wear while your teeth move with braces! #orthodontics #braces #mouthguard #safesport #sports #dentistry #shockdoctor

Question of the day: do wisdom teeth contribute to crowding? Check out this reel to see! #boardcertifiedorthodontist #teeth #questionoftheday #questionsanswered #dentistry #orthodontics #elpasotx #orthodontist

Didn’t we talk about this last appointment…and the appointment before? 😉 #orthodontics #dentistry #braces #rubberbands #funny #iceagememes #trending #elpasotx

Wondering what’s the best way to clean your aligners? Check out this reel to see how! Note: the same is true of cleaning your retainers! #orthodontics #invisalign #sparkaligners #ulab #retainers #brushyourteeth #dentistry #howto #elpasotexas #oralb

Fun fact: some of the baby teeth are actually bigger than the teeth that replace them! Check out this video to see what that could mean for treatment! #orthodontics #braces #teeth #dentistry #funfacts #themoreyouknow #elpasotx