The stereotypical braces wearer – in middle school, with a mouth full of metal brackets – has led to numerous myths about orthodontics that discourage many people from getting the dental care they need. Dr. John Gerling and our staff would like to put some of these myths to rest.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations
A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider.
Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. John Gerling for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age
The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD for a consultation with Dr. John Gerling. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention
Teeth erupt crookedly for a number of reasons that range from genetics to mouth deformities and serious oral diseases. When extra teeth or abnormally large teeth create a malocclusion (crookedness or misplacement of teeth), the culprit is usually genetic in nature. Other inherited traits involve jaws that are too small
