Cosmetic dentistry is vital for a variety of reasons including injuries to the mouth, chipped teeth, crooked teeth, discolored teeth, oversized gums and for those who simply would love to have a better smile and appearance. Depending on the severity of your mouths current condition or the goals you have going into cosmetic dentistry there [...]
If you are considering a visit to your San Diego orthodontist, you may hesitate, believing you are too old for orthodontic care. Although you dislike your crooked smile, you feel that you would be even more embarrassed spending months with braces on your teeth. “No,” you think. “I’m too old for that. Braces are for [...]
As one of the area’s leading orthodontic dentists, Dr. George Georgaklis offers a variety of treatment options. You can choose from traditional braces, Invisalign®, and accelerated teeth straightening at his San Diego office. Although each of these treatments can be extremely effective orthodontics, the right one for you will depend on your lifestyle, budget, personal [...]
As a renowned orthodontic expert, Dr. George Georgaklis offers several different options to achieve a straighter and healthier smile. Like many patients, you may be wondering about Invisalign® vs. braces at our San Diego practice. Both treatment options can successfully treat a range of orthodontic issues. However, you may be more suited to one treatment [...]
Misaligned teeth can be a huge burden. Not only do they impact the look of your smile; they can also affect your overall oral health and even your facial structure. Fortunately, Dr. Georgaklis offers a full range of orthodontic treatments. Traditional braces, lingual braces, and six-month orthodontics are all available at our practice. La Jolla Invisalign® [...]
Welcome to the second post in our Invisalign series. Our first post covered the basics of Invisalign®, and now we are going to explore a variety of different cases and scenarios for which Invisalign® may be the optimal solution. […]
Invisalign® is a technology that uses clear alignment trays to straighten teeth quickly and discretely. It has been steadily gaining popularity since its release to the public in 2000. Today it is used by patients of all ages that wish to correct the alignment of their teeth without having to use braces or perform cosmetic [...]
We have all seen celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Gwen Stefani wearing braces. When you see a celebrity wearing braces one would assume that it is so they will look good on the silver screen or the next cover of a magazine. While a perfectly straight smile will make you more confident and improve [...]
Welcome! This post is the first in our new blog series all about Invisalign®. At Dr. George’s blog we have a passion to provide you (the reader) with relevant and helpful information that will assist you in making the right decisions for your dental health. Therefore, if you are finally ready to fix that front [...]
Invisalign® is the Invisible Alternative to Braces Rather than the metal brackets and wires of the past, the Invisalign® system consists of a series of clear plastic aligner trays. The aligners are made of a sturdy plastic that will not break or warp while in place. The Invisalign® aligners are worn at all times save [...]
