Science Saturday with Dr. Gerling!

Here at John A. Gerling DDS, MSD, we love learning about Science! Last Saturday our office hosted Science Saturday, an event for patients and their families to learn about different types of fossils. The event was a huge success! Our staff and patients had a great time viewing the different fossils and learning about their unique properties from Dr. John Gerling.

You can find more photos from Science Saturday on our Facebook page!

Invisalign treatment with Dr. Gerling: How does it work? [Video]

Perhaps you've wondered recently how Invisalign treatment at Dr. Gerling's office manages to straighten your teeth without using metallic traditional braces? The Invisalign system is a state-of-the-art system of clear, removable aligners that we proudly offer at our convenient location in McAllen, Texas.

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are also removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment at our office. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

Dr. Gerling, who is a certified Invisalign provider, also provides plenty of resources on our website about Invisalign, or you can give our office a call to learn if this revolutionary new treatment option is right for you!

We hope you had a GREAT weekend!

Access your account—any day, any time—at John A. Gerling DDS

At John A. Gerling DDS, we embrace all forms of new technology, whether it's through the innovative orthodontic treatments that we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in McAllen.

Did you know that patients at our office have access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You, too, can sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button at the top of our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!

Have a great week!

Dr. Gerling and team want to know: what are your summer plans?

As the school year comes to a close for a lot of our patients, the days get longer and the temperatures begin to climb here in Texas, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool or cool off under the shade with a beverage (non-sugary, of course).

For a lot of our patients in McAllen and surrounding areas, summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape every-day life, if only for a week or two. For others, it means a season of relaxation and relief from homework and other duties.

How about you?

What are your plans for summer? Do you have any interesting plans for a family vacation? We want to see when and how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re going somewhere exotic, we'd like to hear about it! If you're going camping, great! Even if you're hanging out in the backyard, that can be fun, too.

Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with our staff on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along!