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Burning Invisalign® Questions

Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities while you undergo treatment? Will it slur your speech? Will people even know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Dr. John Gerling and our team thought we’d share

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How much do braces cost?

  This is one of the most common questions that is asked at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD and, unfortunately, it does not have a simple answer. Just as every patient we see is unique, so is their treatment plan. Some patients have very simple problems which require less appliances

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May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month!

  At John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD, we know image is everything, especially for today’s teenagers. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are

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Keep that candy at bay during your treatment!

Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Dr. John Gerling will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD, you also

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Make Every Day Earth Day

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to the Earth’s atmosphere were generally dismissed. But

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McAllen’s Earth Day Festival!

In just a few short days, on Saturday, April 20th, the McAllen Vida Verde will be taking place at Quinta Mazatlan, and with it a whole day of education about our amazing planet! Dr. Gerling is sponsoring the main stage of this incredible event this year, and the lineup is

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