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November is National Diabetes Month

As a healthcare provider committed to helping our patients lead the happiest and healthiest lives, we’d like to take this moment to remind our patients that November is National Diabetes Month. Educating our patients about the very real and important connection with your oral health and whole-body wellness is an

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Halloween Fun with Braces

Halloween is a favorite holiday among children due to the festive games, imaginative costumes, and candy. Modern celebrations stem from a combination of traditions from Pagan and Christian traditions throughout the centuries. The original holiday was called Samhain and derived from the ancient Druids of Ireland. In their belief system,

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Questions, questions…

When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. John Gerling and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just “go with the flow” and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at John A. Gerling,

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What makes teeth crooked?

Dr. John Gerling and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused

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