In 2006, a discouraged patient came to Dr. Georgaklis’ office in San Diego in search of help to achieve straight teeth. The patient was told that because of his particular bite, he may need surgery and would probably need to wear braces for several years. The patient had seen Dr. George’s advertisement in the newspaper [...]
Quick—think back to elementary school. What was THE WORST THING that could've happened to you? Braces! We're talking about orthodontics — every young person's nightmare! But, with modern dental techniques, every teenager’s worst nightmare has been seriously mitigated. Take lingual braces (braces hidden behind your teeth) for example. Top Orthodontist in San Diego Dr. George [...]
Why should I choose Clear Braces? At Cosmetic Dentistry & Orthodontics of San Diego, we see many adults who, for whatever reason, never wore braces as a child or teen and now wish they had or are in need of them again as an adult. We all want to look our best, and we all [...]
How are Lingual Braces different from traditional braces? When people think of braces, they automatically think of traditional, front-facing braces. Not as many people are aware of lingual braces, another, less-visible orthodontic option. These unique braces are placed behind the teeth that perform the same function as their front-facing counterpart. What type of braces are [...]
When you are searching for the best orthodontist in San Diego and La Jolla to help you achieve the smile that you’re looking for, it’s important to do plenty of research to find what orthodontic method will be most ideal and who is best suited to do that work for you. This way, you will [...]
When you are looking for the best orthodontics in San Diego to help you achieve the smile that you’re looking for, it is critical to do plenty of research to find what technique will be most ideal and who is best suited to do that work for you. This way, you will get the very [...]
When most people hear the word “Botox,” they automatically think of the skin-tightening procedure as purely cosmetic, however Botox can actually be a solution for TMJ. TMJ, which is the dysfunction of the the temporomandibular joint, affects millions of people every day, many of whom do not even realize they have the disorder. Myofacial TMD [...]
Braces are one of the most effective ways to achieve straight teeth and the smile you have always wanted. However, one of the most common concerns about getting braces is the time commitment involved. Depending on the patient’s needs, braces can take years and multiple sessions to complete. This is where rapid braces come in. [...]
Many people have suffered through grueling and long experiences with braces to straighten their teeth, but that all changes with Straight Teeth in Six Months created by Dr. George’s orthodontics in La Jolla. No more extended and pain-staking braces that take a year or more to correct your teeth alignment. Dr. Georgaklis has been providing [...]
One of the most common questions I get asked by my patients who have kids is how early is too early to consider braces? My answer is that these days, it is wise to start an orthodontics plan early on and that many parents are getting braces for children under 10 in La Jolla to [...]
