Puntillo & Crane Orthodontics

08/09/2026

✨ Get to Know Dr. Herrera! DAY 3✨

We're wrapping up our Get to Know Dr. Herrera series with two more fun facts!

💙 What are you most excited about at Puntillo & Crane?
"I'm incredibly excited to learn from great mentors and to serve patients in the community I grew up in!"

Giving back to the community that helped shape him makes joining the Puntillo & Crane family even more meaningful.

💍 Fun Fact:
Dr. Herrera is getting married in Mexico this September! ❤️

We're so excited to have Dr. Herrera on our team and can't wait for our patients to get to know him. Be sure to congratulate him on his upcoming wedding the next time you see him in the office!

08/08/2026

🏈✨ Get to Know Dr. Herrera! DAY 2 ✨🏈

We're excited to introduce you to Dr. Herrera and learn a little more about what inspires him!

🏈 Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco 49ers!

😁 Why did you choose orthodontics?
"I chose orthodontics because of the positive, lasting impact we have on our patients' smiles and the opportunity to treat such a diverse population."

Helping patients gain confidence through their smiles is what motivates Dr. Herrera every day, and we're so happy to have him on the Puntillo & Crane team! 💙

Drop a ❤️ below if you're excited to meet Dr. Herrera—and let us know your favorite sports team in the comments!

08/08/2026

✨ Get to Know Dr. Herrera! - DAY 1✨

We're excited for you to get to know one of the newest members of our team! 💙

🍽️ Favorite Restaurant: Provecho!
⛳ Favorite Hobbies: Golf, pickleball, and reading!

Whether he's on the golf course, enjoying a good book, or spending time on the pickleball court, Dr. Herrera loves staying active and trying new things.

Stop by and say hello to Dr. Herrera at your next appointment—we're so happy to have him as part of the Puntillo & Crane family! 😊

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Genevieve for getting started with braces this summer ☀️! Little sister came along to join! 😁 💚💙

08/06/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert for Our Crown Point Patients! 🚧

If you have an appointment at our Crown Point office between August 6–16, please allow a little extra travel time. The Lake County Fair is taking place during these dates, and increased traffic is expected around the fairgrounds.

We want to help you arrive on time and keep your visit as smooth as possible. Thank you for planning ahead, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 😊

08/03/2026

🎉Big News at Puntillo & Crane Orthodontics!🎉

We're excited to welcome Dr. Jose Herrera to our orthodontic family! Beginning August 10, 2026, Dr. Herrera will be seeing patients and helping create beautiful, confident smiles.

A Crown Point native, Dr. Herrera is thrilled to return home and serve the community that helped shape him. He completed his orthodontic specialty training at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and shares our commitment to exceptional patient care, personalized treatment, and the latest orthodontic technology.

Please join us in giving Dr. Herrera a warm welcome! We can't wait for you to meet him. 💙👏🥳

07/29/2026

Heading back to school with Invisalign®? 🎒 Puntillo & Crane Orthodontics shares practical tips to help teens manage aligner wear, meals, activities, and oral hygiene while keeping treatment on track.

Read our full blog here: https://pandcsmiles.com/puntillo-crane-orthodontics-back-to-school-guide-to-invisalign-for-teens

Explore Puntillo & Crane Orthodontics’ back-to-school guide to Invisalign for teens, including tips for classes, activities, meals, and aligner care.

07/26/2026

A. F. Left us a review: The ladies at the front desk are always kind and patient with us. I brush my teeth and right when I finished they called me back and were so fast. They are awesome!

The ladies at the front desk are always kind and patient with us. I brush my teeth and right when I finished they called me back and were so fast. They are awesome!

07/17/2026

A. A. Left us a review: Thank you for my great smile! Wonderful staff and experience.

Thank you for my great smile! Wonderful staff and experience.