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Is orthodontic treatment just for straightening teeth?

A lot of patients ask us why Dr. John Gerling and our team at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them

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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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How do you accommodate a child with special needs?

  Patients with special needs, conditions and disabilities deserve a team of professionals who are experienced and willing to work with them to create a comfortable, relaxing environment. We warmly embrace special needs patients in our office, and as a result, have enjoyed their unique talents and gifts. Some of

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What’s on your fall reading list?

  How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. John Gerling and our team at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great

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Dreaming of a stunning smile without using braces?

Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, Dr. John Gerling and our team at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®!

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