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Nov 16 Comments Off

More than Cosmetic Benefits to a Perfect Smile

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At Rapid Braces in Brookline we give many patients straight teeth who are completely concerned with the cosmetic benefits of a perfect smile. Being able to show off those straight teeth to the world and not feel embarrassed in public due to crooked teeth are what they’re after. Straight teeth have been proven to raise self-confidence considerably but there are a number of other health benefits that come with straight teeth as well. Your mouth will be much easier to keep clean after getting a perfect smile at Rapid Braces and your bite will be improved to reduce any pain or discomfort as well.

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The biggest health benefit that comes along with a perfect smile is how much easier it will be to keep your mouth clean. Having crooked teeth means that there will be all sorts of gaps between the teeth that food can get stuck in. Brushing your teeth regularly will get most of the food out of your mouth but there will be some spots that are trickier to get to. Having food that stays in your mouth for a prolonged period of time will lead to decay and bad breath. Having straight teeth will make it much easier to make sure you’re able to clean everywhere when you brush. There won’t be any large gaps between your teeth that need extra attention or any odd shaped spaces you can’t even see to make brushing difficult.

An improved bite is another benefit of getting a perfect smile with Dr. G. at Rapid Braces. Having crooked teeth usually means your bite isn’t aligned properly which causes discomfort every time that you bite or chew something. Getting straight teeth will help improve your bite so that this discomfort you feel after eating will no longer be an issue. Many of our patients come back after completing treatment to tell us that they didn’t even realize how much pain their improper bite was causing. Fixing your bite now can also help prevent more serious jaw problems from occurring down the road.

Get a perfect smile at Rapid Braces and experience all the health benefits that having straight teeth can get you. A majority of our patients are able to complete their treatment in 6 months or less using Dr. G’s Rapid Braces technique. Once they are finished with their treatment they often find that their mouths are far easier to keep clean than it was before and that any jaw pain they used to experience due to an improper bite has been significantly reduced. Call Rapid Braces today and schedule an appointment to learn about all the benefits a perfect smile has to offer.

Nov 16 Comments Off

Get Adult Orthodontic Treatment Done Fast

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At Rapid Braces in Brookline we meet many adults who wish they had straight teeth but are apprehensive about getting braces. They’ve heard that undergoing adult orthodontic treatment can be a hassle. All that metal put in your mouth can be painful and that there are a number of foods that will be off limits while wearing braces. Worst of all is the treatment time, often spanning several years, required to get a perfect smile that ultimately turns them away from the idea of getting straight teeth at last.

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We’ve heard the complaints about lengthy adult orthodontic treatment times at Rapid Braces and are proud to be able to offer something different. With the Rapid Braces technique developed by Dr. Georgalkis, we are able to complete 90% of our cases in 6 months or less. Dr. G. is able to speed up treatment time by focusing on the final result and giving each patient the attention required to make changes in the treatment to help speed up the process. It is absolutely necessary for patients to make all scheduled appointments during the 6 month orthodontic treatment window to make sure they complete treatment on time.

There are a number of different braces options available to patients looking for straight teeth in 6 months. Rapid Braces has experience treating patients with invisible braces, clear braces and Invisalign. We understand that the way your braces look while you’re wearing them is very important and want all patients to find the option that is best suited to their needs. Invisible braces are placed behind your teeth so they can’t be seen by anyone on the other side. Clear braces eliminate the unattractive metal look altogether by using clear bands and brackets that won’t be as obtrusive to the look of your mouth. Invisalign is probably the most comfortable option because the clear trays used to align your teeth can be removed at any time.

Feel free to visit Rapid Braces’ Brookline office if you are looking to get straight teeth fast and discuss the different options we offer. We’ve met a number of patients who are very unsure of getting straight teeth before learning of our 6 month Rapid Braces treatment. We strive to get all of our patients completed with their adult orthodontic treatment in 6 months or less.

Nov 16 Comments Off

Modern Alternatives to Braces for Adults

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There was a time when just the thought of getting braces made many people uncomfortable. Getting straight teeth meant wearing awkward metal braces, brightly colored rubber bands and in some cases headgear. All that extra stuff in your mouth would undoubtedly lead to unwanted attention that could hurt your self-esteem. On top of that, treatment time would generally take a few years and consist of regular appointments with your orthodontist that would leave your mouth hurting. The good new is that the days of inconvenient metal braces are over. Modern technology has given us braces options that can appeal to almost anyone.

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At Rapid Braces in Brookline we offer a number of more patient-friendly braces alternatives to give you the perfect smile that you’ve always wanted. Dr. Georgaklis realizes the strain that having braces can put on anyone and has done his best to make orthodontic treatment easier for patients of any age. The majority of the patients that he treats are adults who have decided that they can no longer wait for straight teeth. Often they are surprised that undergoing adult orthodontic treatment at Rapid Braces can be completed in 6 months or less and can be done with a number of aesthetically pleasing braces options.

Rapid Braces strives to make getting any type of orthodontic treatment as easy as possible. We offer Invisalign, clear braces and lingual braces that are all designed to be as unobtrusive as possible while wearing them. Invisalign uses clear aligner trays that have to be remolded as your teeth move to straighten your teeth as much as possible. The Invisalign trays can be removed when eating or brushing your teeth and are clear so hardly anyone will notice them. Clear braces use clear brackets and bands so the braces will blend in with your teeth. Lingual braces are put in behind the teeth so they are still able to straighten teeth effectively and cannot be seen from the outside.

More adults are getting braces than ever before with all the aesthetically pleasing braces alternatives and shorter treatment time available at Rapid Braces. Our expert staff strive to make adult orthodontic treatment as easy as possible and will answer any questions you have at an initial consultation. It is also important to remember to not miss any of your scheduled appointments. Dr. G. needs to be able to monitor the progress of your treatment to make any changes so you can have a perfect smile in 6 months or less.

Nov 16 Comments Off

Keep your Mouth Clean while Wearing Invisalign

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Wearing Invisalign braces is an excellent way to get a perfect smile but avoid the unwanted attention that comes with having all that metal in your mouth. Invisalign uses clear aligner trays that are worn over the teeth to straighten them out. New aligner trays will have to be made as the Boston Invisalign Treatment progresses until your teeth are as straight as can be. Finishing your Brookline Invisalign Treatment is an exciting step to take for anyone who who has dreamed of a perfect smile. One thing that can ruin the excitement of getting straight teeth is if you didn’t take proper care of your mouth while undergoing the treatment. The following are some helpful tips on how to take care of your smile while wearing Invisalign braces.

Make sure to remove trays when eating or brushing

The big difference between traditional braces and Invisalign is that the clear aligner trays can be taken out when necessary. Taking the trays out when you are eating any food will prevent getting any food stuck in them that can lead to problems down the road. Removing them from you mouth when you are brushing your teeth is important so that you’ll be able to clean all the hard-to-reach places as well.

Maintain normal brushing habits

Undergoing Boston Invisalign Treatment doesn’t mean that you have to change the frequency of your brushing at all. It is essential that you brush your teeth at least two times a day to keep your mouth healthy.

It is also a good idea to swish some water around your mouth after eating any carbohydrates, like sugar and starch, so that they aren’t left on your teeth. Having extra food on your teeth when you put the clear aligner trays back on will lead to tooth decay.

Clean your trays

Even if you take your Invisalign trays out every time you eat they will still get dirty. Regularly cleaning your trays out will keep them in from getting filled with bacteria. There are a number of ways to clean the trays that Dr. G is happy to go over with any of his patients.

If you are able to follow the suggestions above you’ll be able to finish Boston Invisalign Treatment at Rapid Braces with a perfect smile. Rapid Braces offers a number of different braces options and our unique 6 month braces treatment plan so patients can finish treatment sooner. Call today to learn more about how you can get straight teeth in 6 months or less.

Nov 16 Comments Off

Straighten Teeth with Adult Braces

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Orthodontists around the country agree that it’s never too late to get braces. Adults are beginning to start adult orthodontic treatment at all ages to get straight teeth and perfect smiles. The health benefits of adult braces, however, go way beyond the cosmetic improvements. Straight teeth will improve your bite as well as make it far easier to keep your mouth clean. As an adult, it is often much easier to afford braces. Recent advancements in how braces look and feel have also made the whole idea of undergoing cosmetic orthodontic treatment with adult braces much less intimidating.

A quick treatment time is a big reason that so many adults start adult orthodontic treatment with Rapid Braces. Dr. Georgaklis’ Rapid Braces technique is able to get patients completed with treatment in 6 months or less 90% of the time. With such a quick treatment time patients are able to get their adult braces off fast and experience the benefits of a perfect smile sooner. The days of having to suffer through years of wearing braces before being able to get them off are over.

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At Rapid Braces in Brookline we offer a variety of adult braces options so our patients have the ability to choose the type of braces that will be best for them. Our braces are intended to be lightweight and cosmetically-friendly. Our patients undergoing treatment with adult braces won’t have to worry about any unwanted attention drawn their way due to a mouth full clunky metal. Clear braces have clear brackets and bands so other people will be unable to see them in your mouth. Lingual braces are worn behind the teeth so they can’t be seen from the outside. Invisalign uses clear aligners that need to be changed as the position of your teeth begins to change.

Adult braces are becoming more popular than ever. People are realizing that there is no reason to continue wishing for a perfect smile when there are a number of options available to make the dream a reality. Rapid Braces strives to give patients the best adult orthodontic experience possible by offering a shorter treatment time and variety of braces options to patients. Call Rapid Braces today to learn more about how we are changing the way orthodontic treatment is done.

Oct 28 Comments Off

How to Handle an Orthodontic Emergency

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Taking good care of your mouth and braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment is the best way to avoid an orthodontic emergency. At Rapid Braces we realize that sometimes an emergency situation can’t be avoided even if you take care of your braces exactly how your orthodontist tells you to. The most common orthodontic emergencies that we see in our office include poking wires, broken braces, lost retainers and loose brackets. In the event of one of these issues the best step is to get an appointment with Rapid Braces scheduled as quickly as possible. Dr. Georgaklis is the one who developed your cosmetic orthodontic treatment plan and will know the best way to resolve the situation.

The following are some tips on how to best avoid ever having to deal with an orthodontic emergency:

Watch what you eat

Avoiding foods that have the potential to damage your braces is essential for anyone undergoing adult cosmetic orthodontic treatment. Anything that is crunchy, chewy or sticky can break the brackets and bend the wires of your braces. Keeping your braces in good shape is important to keeping your treatment on track and finishing up with a perfect smile.

A little bit of pain is normal

Experiencing some pain and discomfort while wearing braces is a normal part of the orthodontic treatment process. Our mouths can be particularly sensitive after just getting the braces put on. If any pain doesn’t subside over a few days it is best to schedule an appointment with Dr. G so he can take a look and pinpoint exactly what is causing the pain.

You can still play sports

Getting braces doesn’t mean that you have to stop playing your favorite sports. At Rapid Braces we recommend all orthodontic patients wear a mouthguard when participating in an athletic activity. Wearing a mouthguard will protect your teeth and braces from sustaining any damage due to an unforeseen collision.

By following the tips listed above and properly cleaning your teeth you will be able to avoid most of the orthodontic emergencies that are seen by Rapid Braces. It is important to get in touch with Rapid Braces as quickly as possible in the event of an actual emergency to ensure your treatment time doesn’t change and you stay on track to getting a perfect smile.

May 15 Comments Off

What Can I Expect During my Orthodontic Treatment?

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The thought of getting braces for straight teeth is something that many individuals feel unsure about. “Do braces hurt?”, “When will I have to come in for appointments?” and “How long will I have to wear my braces for?” are all common questions we get from those considering treatment. The good news is that braces are nowhere near as scary as many would like you to believe. The even better news is that Rapid Braces has refined the orthodontic process to make getting and wearing braces easier than ever and get you out the door with a perfect smile in just six months. The following is what you can expect during your orthodontic treatment because we realize there are probably some questions that still need to be answered.

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Orthodontic treatment at Rapid Braces in Brookline starts with an initial consultation. At this meeting we will take a first look at your teeth in order to identify any problems that exist. Once we have a clear picture of what your mouth looks like we will put together a few treatment options for you. Our expert staff at Rapid Braces will present you with all of your options as well as the pros and cons of each choice. At this point you may need some time to think over the adult orthodontic treatment options we gave you and can reach out to us in the future regarding starting treatment. Other individuals can’t wait for their perfect smile and are able to choose a treatment option right there. Once you’ve made a decision that you are comfortable with we will put you on the schedule to get your braces put on as soon as possible.

Getting braces put on for the first time is the part of the treatment that many patients recall as being the scariest. Having a complex system of brackets, bands and wires in your mouth can feel very strange at first but the staff at Rapid Braces urges you not to overreact. Dr. Georgaklis has years of experience handling orthodontic cases for hundreds of patients. Having braces in your mouth for the first time will be a bit uncomfortable but everyone gets used to it quickly. Rapid Braces recommends eating soft foods after getting braces put on to avoid agitating your mouth.

After getting your braces put on you will be required to come in for regular appointments so Dr. Georgaklis can monitor your progress and make any fixes or changes to your treatment plan. Rapid Braces strives to keep the number of appointments everyday down so patients receive personalized service. We emphasize an attention to detail that most other orthodontists do not that will get you better results at the end of the day. It is extremely important that you don’t miss any of your appointments if you want to finish treatment in 6 months and get a perfect smile.

Oct 05 Comments Off

Braces for Adults

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A bright and straight smile can help anyone feel more confident in their appearance. Many individuals are able to undergo orthodontic treatment when they are younger. Starting orthodontic treatment at an earlier age is a great way to get a perfect smile for life but for some people that isn’t an option. 65% of adults do not have well-aligned front teeth. At Rapid Braces in Brookline, however, we use a number of different adult cosmetic orthodontic treatment techniques that make it easier for adults to get braces.

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Rapid Braces offers a number of braces treatment options so adults can undergo their treatment discretely. Wearing braces makes many individuals feel very subconscious to the point that they will avoid social interactions. We have clear braces, lingual braces and invisalign treatments available so you can get a perfect smile without having to worry about showing off your teeth. Clear braces use clear brackets and bands so they blend in with your teeth. Lingual braces are put behind the teeth instead of in front so they cannot be seen. Invisalign utilizes clear plastic alignment plates that are worn over the teeth and must be remade every so often for further teeth straightening.

Another advantage that undergoing adult cosmetic orthodontic treatment at Rapid Braces has is our speedy treatment time. Dr. Georgaklis is able to complete 90% of his patients’ cases within 6 months using his Rapid Braces technique. He does this by putting an emphasis on the finished result. Doing this allows him to save precious time on the entire treatment and have his patients leave his office with perfect smiles faster. Treatment time is a big reason why many adults do not undergo orthodontic treatment and Rapid Braces is aiming to change that.

Schedule an appointment at Rapid Braces to learn more about how we’re making braces for adults easier than ever. We understand the obstacles that get in the way of adults starting cosmetic orthodontic treatment. With our expert staff, getting your braces treatment complete in 6 months or less is a real possibility. Check out the 6 month braces case photos here to see the results that our orthodontic work can get.

Nov 16 Comments Off

Good Food to Eat with Braces

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Beginning 6 month braces treatment at Rapid Braces is a big step for anyone looking for a perfect smile. Getting straight teeth can help make your mouth a healthier one and improve self-confidence drastically. While undergoing treatment it is important to take steps to ensure that your braces straighten your teeth as effectively as they can. One area that we continually stress to our patients is to watch the types of food that they eat.

Braces are made up of a complex system of wires, brackets and bands that can be very delicate. Eating the wrong types of food can cause any of these components to be moved or come unattached in a way that will compromise the effectiveness of your 6 month braces treatment. The following foods are ones that we recommend to patients just after they’ve gotten their braces put on and are looking for something to eat.

Fruits and Vegetables

It is important to stay away from crunchy foods like apples and carrots to keep your braces in top shape. Steering towards softer fruits like grapefruits, oranges and kiwis or steamed vegetables is a better way to avoid damaging your braces.

Meat

Meat is generally ok to eat as long as it is off the bone. When eating foods like chicken wings it is essential to pick the meat off of the bone before eating it.

Dairy

Yogurt is one of the best things to eat when undergoing cosmetic orthodontic treatment. Soft cheeses can also be eaten without fear of damaging braces.

Grains

Pasta and soft-cooked rice are the way to go if you’re craving grains when wearing braces. The softer foods will be very easy to eat and cause little to no pain.

Treats

All types of hard candy should be off-limits during the 6 month braces treatment. The brackets of braces have a hard time standing up to the force it takes to bite through a hard piece of candy. Chewy candies can also present braces problems because they get stuck in hard to reach places. Because of this, sweet treats such as applesauce, bananas, jello, smoothies and ice cream are what we recommend at Rapid Braces.

If you are able to stay away from the foods we’ve warned you about your treatment will be able to stay on course. At Rapid Braces we offer 6 month braces using the Rapid Braces technique so our patients can get the perfect smiles that they want faster. Contact us today to learn more about our revolutionary adult cosmetic orthondontic treatment options.

Oct 09 Comments Off

Choosing the Right Orthodontist

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Getting any type of braces means making a commitment to one orthodontist and the treatment plan that they are offering. Before making a decision it is important to make sure that you have weighed your options and feel comfortable with the orthodontist you have selected. A few good things to look into are how long a certain orthodontist has been practicing for, what certifications an orthodontist has earned as well as if there are any patient testimonials available for you to look at. Feeling comfortable with and trusting the work of the orthodontist you will be frequently visiting for appointments is essential before beginning treatment.

straight teeth brookline Dr. Georgaklis at Rapid Braces has been giving his patients perfect smiles in the Brookline area for over 20 years. He is the creator of the Rapid Braces technique and his practice puts an emphasis on adult cosmetic orthodontics. The technique, which has received widespread recognition, was developed in order to get patients finished with their braces treatment faster. Fellow orthodontists travel from around the world to observe the 6 month braces procedure.

Dr. G is able to separate himself from other Boston area orthodontists by offering his 6 month braces treatment. Adult orthodontic care regularly takes between 1 and 2 years to complete treatment but the Rapid Braces technique is here to change that. Rapid Braces puts a focus on the final result so treatment won’t be so lengthy. We offer personalized service to ensure all our patients the attention they deserve and complete treatment with the best smile possible. Our 6 month braces treatment can be completed with a number of different types of braces, including clear braces, invisalign and lingual braces.

Starting adult orthodontic treatment at Rapid Braces is one of the best decisions that you can make for yourself. Almost all of our patients are able to finish treatment in 6 months or less and leave with a big boost in self-confidence due to their straighter teeth. Rapid Braces also offers a number of services like teeth whitening, gum reshaping and tooth reshaping so we can be sure that each patient completes the Rapid Braces treatment with a perfect smile.