Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr. Maria Georgaklis on Braces
Dr. Maria Georgaklis is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Braces.
Q. What is 6 month braces?
A. 6 Month Braces was developed and published by my husband Dr. Clifton Georgaklis in 1991 to solve the problem of adults with crowded teeth who did not want or need 2 years of braces. As Invisalign has more recently shown the world, adults just need their front teeth straight, and that is the appropriate treatment for most. 90% of our patients have completely straight teeth and braces off by about 6 months time. This is because the front teeth move more quickly, and extractions are not needed because we can sand in between teeth, greatly accelerating the process in a safe manner. To believe the results, people have to go to Rapidbraces.com. as it is truly amazing! Braces can also be placed behind the teeth so they are "invisible" from the front. Payment is $700 down and monthly thereafter, and regular braces start at $4500, significantly cheaper than most Brookline orthodontists.
Q. How can it be done in 6 months?
A. The reason why it is done in 6 months is because he only straightens the front teeth. He keeps the posterior (teeth) bite in the same position.
Q. How old do you have to be to begin this treatment?
A. The average patient that he treats is 29 years old plus minus 5 years. The most important criteria here is that the patient is fully grown. If the patient is a teenager or in developing years then we recommend conventional orthodontics.
Q. Does the 6 month braces damage the teeth roots or gums in anyway?
A. No. When we sand in between the teeth it is a minimally invasive procedure that would not cause any permanent damage. Regarding the roots of the teeth, the most common cause of "root reorption" (damage of the roots) is when you push teeth or when you keep the braces for too long and he does not do any of those. There is always a risk of root resorption, but in straight teeth in 6 months the chances are extremely low.
Q. Are 6 month braces more painful than regular braces?
A. No. There is always moderate pain involved in any orthodontic procedure, but this is definitely not more than in any other orthodontic procedure.
Q. Does 6 month braces cost more than regular braces?
A. No, significantly less than the average priced conventional orthodontic treatment.
Q. Can everyone have 6 month braces?
A. 6 month braces are for people who want to straighten their teeth for cosmetic purposes. Patients have to be fully grown. The average patient is 29 years old. It is not a treatment for children or teenagers that are still growing.
Q. How to contact Dr. Georgaklis if we have further questions?
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Phone: 617-605-8709
Email: marialuisag@comcast.net
Website: http://www.rapidbraces.com/rapidbraces/pages/home.shtml
