Dr. Gaston is a lifelong Michigan resident. He attended undergraduate school at Northern Michigan University in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. He then enrolled in Dental School at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois where he graduated in 1990.

Dr. Gaston chose the Muskegon area as his home because of his love for Lake Michigan and the abundance of outdoor activities. He particularly enjoys salmon fishing, boating with family and scuba diving. Dr. Gaston and his wife Heather have been blessed with three beautiful children, Gabriella born on July 19, 2004, Marilyn born on August 14, 2006 and Robert born October 16, 2009.