What is your New Year's Resolution?

2010 is almost over—and what a year it was! Dr. Gerlein and our staff thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you most looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, to all our patients, friends, family and all our dental and medical colleagues in Chevy Chase and surrounding areas here in Maryland.

See you in 2011!

When should you call Gerlein Orthodontics?

Thanks for the question. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call us at Gerlein Orthodontics. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with Dr. Eduardo Gerlein and our staff at our Chevy Chase office:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call as soon as possible! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our patients, friends, family and all our dental and medical colleagues.

What puts you at ease at Gerlein Orthodontics?

The holidays are here, and as Dr. Gerlein and our staff reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2011? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays on our Facebook page. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

Happy Holidays!

December books of the month at Gerlein Orthodontics!

What better way to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Gerlein and our team encourage you to warm up your mind this holiday season with a couple of great books. Sure it may be easy to put off reading when balancing a busy schedule, but reading is vital to kids' brain development. Plus, reading is always fun!

Our books of the month are "The Rivalry" by John Feinstein and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney.

At Gerlein Orthodontics, quick and easy access to your account information

At Gerlein Orthodontics, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that Dr. Gerlein offers, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in Chevy Chase.

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, which is especially helpful during the holidays! And, because we know folks sometimes forget, 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 or ask Dr. Gerlein on Facebook!