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Proper mouth protection is recommended by John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD when you participate in any sports activities. If you wear braces, this protection becomes essential. Injuries to your mouth can not only damage your teeth, but your braces could break and cut open your lip. Full Facial Guards Full

Is it possible to straighten the teeth without braces? Yes, it is. Welcome to the world of Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are made from a clear, thermoplastic material that is custom made to fit your teeth. Unlike conventional braces, Invisalign aligners are removable. More importantly, the clear thermoplastic material makes

  Not everyone is born with a million-dollar smile, not even some celebrities. The following stars have all had their moments as a “brace face,” either as a child, teenager, or adult. You might be surprised to learn about stars who had braces (including Gwen Stefani, who got braces just

Our team at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you should have a successful treatment.

Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD thinks of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient technology, but this was not always so! Take a look at the highlights in the evolution of braces.

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our McAllen, TX office to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that there’s decay?