Dr. Eduardo Gerlein, reminding you to wear your mouth guard this summer

Summer is officially here for only three more full weeks, which means it's a great time for Dr. Eduardo Gerlein and our staff to remind our patients (especially you athletes) to take care of both your mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this fall. Let's face it, this is a busy time of year sports-wise, whether you're playing baseball in the park or getting serious about high school football.

Dr. Gerlein wants you to know that only by using a mouth guard can athletes with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. So, the next time you're in for a visit at our convenient Chevy Chase office, we encourage you to ask Dr. Gerlein for a mouth guard, and we will provide one!

Back to school with Gerlein Orthodontics

Now that many of the schools here in Chevy Chase are back in session, Dr. Gerlein and our staff would like to take this time to remind all our patients about the importance of scheduling fall appointments in advance.

With school, clubs, sports and family/social functions to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit Gerlein Orthodontics this fall. In order to accommodate all of our patients' busy schedules, it is important that you plan ahead for your appointments so that we are able to provide you with an appointment time that is convenient for you. As always, please remember to give us advanced notice if you're unable to make your regularly-scheduled appointment. If we receive enough notice, we might be able to schedule another patient for that time. Feel free to give us a call at (301) 951-4114 if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule your fall appointment.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Is Invisalign really customized for each patient?

You bet, and that's part of what makes it work, says Dr. Gerlein. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Gerlein is a Premier Invisalign Provider here in Chevy Chase and surrounding areas. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, please give us a call at (301) 951-4114 or visit our website.

What are happy patients saying about Dr. Gerlein and our office?

"He is very friendly and personable. Remembers his patients and cares about them. Dr. Gerlein has a great relationship with his staff and it makes for a warm environment." ~ Cari S.

"Dr. Gerlein is very calm and he always explains what he is going to do in your mouth very well! He is also is very welcoming and doesn't make you feel scared!" ~ Stephanie C.

"He's the best in his field, very professional, yet has a friendly and approachable manner. Very good with patients questions and extremely attentive." ~ Mark S.

"Dr. Gerlein is very thorough and is careful to explain everything he needs to do in detail. He seems to use the latest technology, and wants everything to be perfectly aligned. He always seems to be very cheerful and puts my children at ease." ~ Joshua M.

"Very nice and very helpful. Enthusiastic and the staff is wonderful!" ~ Emily A.

Ask Dr. Gerlein: What's so cool about braces?

Braces today are “cool” and dare we say, “fun!” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment recently. New technologies such as Invisalign and iBraces, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of the American Association of Orthodontists, or the AAO, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Eduardo Gerlein, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child visited Gerlein Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call at (301) 951-4114 and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!