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What was your favorite part of summer?

  It’s the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Dr. John Gerling and our team at John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving

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Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful McAllen, TX community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white

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Permanent or Removable Retainers: Which is Right for You?

When the time comes for Dr. John Gerling to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise

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Are you ready for orthodontic treatment?

  At John A. Gerling, DDS, MSD, we know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step, as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re a teen or an adult. Smiling not only puts people in a good mood, but doing it often can even help

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Orthodontics: making your life better!

  The number one goal of orthodontic treatment is to give you or your child a beautiful, healthy smile that will last a lifetime. One of the first things people notice about others is their smiles so take the first step towards getting the smile you’ve always wanted and make

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It’s time to go back to school!

  Now that many of the schools in McAllen, TX are back in session, Dr. John Gerling would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sports, and family duties to consider, we know that it can be challenging to

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