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Adult Braces

What to Expect Getting Braces as an Adult

The most exciting part about braces is that you never get too old to have them! Getting braces as an adult is much more common than most people realize. Each year, over one million adults put braces on their teeth. Here are some things to expect when you’re getting braces as an adult.

 Braces Are Temporary

Some adults are concerned that braces will take a very long time on the teeth to work. Braces are an option at any age and do not affect attractiveness. Adult braces usually work in as few as 14-26 months, with rapid braces taking as little as 6 months! The style of braces and severity of your oral situation both impact your personal length of time. The process is quicker today thanks to improved cosmetic orthodontist practices. New technologies help to speed along the process and encourage faster straightening.  

There Are More Options

You can work with your cosmetic orthodontist to decide on the most appropriate set for your lifestyle. Standard metal braces work great for some patients. Today, braces are a lot smaller than they used to be which adds comfort and convenience. Porcelain braces, like metal braces but sheerer, are also an option. Clear braces are also available, which are just as good as porcelain and metal braces. The Only difference is that the material that its made out of makes the braces more or less visible. Invisalign is an option where you are given a series of removable clear plastic aligners, which can be great for busy patients without much time for appointments. 

You Improve Dental Health

When all of your teeth are aligned correctly, there is less of a chance of food to get trapped between your teeth and give yourself a higher risk of gum disease or tooth decay. It is a myth that getting braces will make it harder for you to clean your teeth. Long term, braces helps you maintain a healthy set of teeth. To avoid tartar and plaque buildup, they are made to be easy to brush and floss. In the long run, braces make you less likely to need oral interventions. The older you get your bones and teeth encounter wear and tear. Dental health and longevity are greatly increased when you have straightened teeth. 

It’s Surprisingly Convenient

Adult braces are quite convenient, and can fit into any schedule whether you’re a busy mom or a businessman. Cosmetic orthodontists have advanced diagnostic and treatment solutions. Appointments often take less time than patients expect and you won’t have to book that many appointments either. 

Getting Braces as an Adult is not a Bad Thing

It is never too late to get the teeth you always dreamed of. Don’t let yourself or others stop you from getting braces as an adult! Waiting can compound dental issues and cause medical discomfort. We are happy to talk through any concerns or inquires you may have in a consultation appointment. Together we will work together to find the best solution for you. 

Let your beautiful smile shine!

 

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Getting Invisible Braces

Things Every Adult Should Consider When Getting Invisible Braces

Some of you may be on the fence about getting braces as an adult. After all, there’s a commitment to stick with them, and you’ll have to wear them for quite a while. Yet, in the end, wearing these invisible braces will help to straighten out your teeth. In addition, having more aligned teeth between the top and bottom will ensure your teeth last much longer, as they won’t have any issues with biting or chewing.

Be careful of what you’re drinking

Invisible braces are there to help those who may be self-conscious about the fact they are wearing braces as an adult, although it’s not something to be ashamed of. Either way, if you want to keep it clear, you’ll want to avoid liquids and foods that can stain them as often as possible. Items such as tea or red wine are excellent items for causing a stain and will start to get into some areas of the braces stained.

It is a commitment

As mentioned earlier, getting braces, especially as an adult is a commitment. It can be up to 3 years in some cases, depending on how much alignment your teeth will need. Regardless that commitment is well worth it, and eventually, you get used to it over the long run. Keep in mind that many factors, besides the amount of alignment needed, go into determining how long you really need to keep your invisible braces in there. Over 90% of cases are finished in 6 months or less at Rapid Braces so you can get your adult braces off quickly. Another thing to understand is that there are some choices of braces that can be partially removed. Yet these parts still need to be worn up to 20+ hours per day. The times you can take them off (if you have specialized braces that are partially detachable) are to eat, floss, and brush your teeth. Yet if you keep them off any longer, the process will simply take longer.

Your current dental history doesn’t matter in many cases

This specifically refers to if you have crowns, missing teeth, or even veneers. Braces will work in all of these situations and, in fact, are recommended, as they will help to preserve your teeth in their current form. Some additional steps may need to be taken, but your experienced orthodontist will know all the best solutions.

You may speak differently

This is especially true if you get your braces inside of your teeth. In some cases, you have a structure around your teeth that can interview with your tongue and cause a partial lisp. Don’t worry; this is also temporary and can subside or be reduced even while wearing braces.

Always consider braces

In the end, if you have the option to wear braces, they really will help your tooth hygiene in the long run, and if you’re in the Massachusetts area, then consider reaching out to us to get an initial consultation, and we can begin your journey for straighter, better teeth.

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How to Care for Lingual Braces

How to Care for Lingual Braces

One of the concerns that we hear about from patients on a regular basis is how to care for their braces. Cosmetic Orthodontic patients that are getting lingual braces often think that the care routine will be much different than that of traditional braces. As far as your daily routine goes there will be some differences. You will have to take special care to make sure that you don’t damage your brackets and wires. 

Lingual braces are on the inside of your teeth

Due to the fact that lingual braces are on the inside of your teeth, you will have to use more caution when eating than you would with traditional braces. Hard and crunchy foods are some of the easiest ones to damage your braces. You should try to avoid hard foods whenever possible. If you have an overbite it is very easy to add excess pressure to the brackets when you are chewing. This excess pressure can lead to the brackets and wires loosening and or breaking. You should also avoid foods that can easily become caught in the lingual braces. Having to pick sticky or messy foods out of your braces will cause you to have to put unnecessary pressure on them. 

You should always brush and floss after every meal

It is important to make sure that no food particles are stuck in your braces. Mouth wash is also a great tool for helping you to remove anything that may become stuck in your mouth. It is best to floss with a combination of regular dental floss and an inter-dental flosser. It’s best to use a combination so that you are sure to be able to get all of the possible places food particles could be hiding. While it is not as useful as flossing a Waterpik can also be used to help clean your lingual braces. Traditional floss will do a much better job of getting into tight places, but a Waterpik works great for light general cleanup and is a bit more gentle on sore teeth. 

 

Unlike traditional braces, any soreness or small abrasions caused by new braces won’t happen on the inside of your lip. It will happen to your tongue, but there is a solution. Just like traditional braces, you can use wax to cover the brackets to provide temporary relief. Most patients see relief from the discomfort associated with first getting their lingual braces on within the first couple of weeks.

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Are Invisible Braces Right For Me?

Braces are a necessary part of growing up for many people. Visits to the Boston orthodontist were needed to get straight teeth and the patient got a beautiful smile after the braces were taken off. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to get braces when they are younger for a variety of reasons and then feel stuck with teeth that aren’t aligned as well as they could be. Adults are often hesitant to get braces because of the obvious impact on their appearance and put off getting cosmetic orthodontic treatment completely. Today, however, there are a number of different Boston Adult Braces options offered at Rapid Braces that can give you a beautiful smile in 6 months or less.

boston invisible bracesFor many people, the number one concern about getting Adult Braces is how they will affect their appearance. The experts at Rapid Braces understand how wearing braces can make anyone feel socially awkward and have options to help you keep your braces as hidden as possible. Invisible braces are put on the lingual side (behind the teeth) of your mouth so they can’t easily be seen. Once you’re wearing them, invisible braces work the same way that traditional braces do to straighten your teeth but the fact that they’ll be doing their work behind your teeth means that you’ll be the only one who knows you’re wearing braces.

Boston Invisible Braces are a good option for a wide range of patients. They can be custom made to fit your mouth and fix a variety of alignment/spacing issues. Our Invisible Braces option is also popular because you can get straight teeth fast with Rapid Braces 6 Month Braces treatment. The quick 6 month treatment is perfect for adults who don’t have much time for appointments or want an awesome look for a big event coming up. Over 90% of cases treated by Dr. Georgaklis at Rapid Braces have been completed in 6 months or less.

Schedule a consultation at Rapid Braces today to find out more about how we can help you get a beautiful smile with Boston Invisible Braces. We can get a good look at how your teeth are aligned and make recommendations for best adult braces options. Once you decide on a treatment option we’ll schedule the first appointment to get started with adult braces. We strive to make appointments as convenient as possible, it is important that you don’t miss any scheduled appointments if you would like to finish treatment as quickly as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions about Boston 6 Month Braces.

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Cosmetic Orthodontics for Adults in Cambridge

The Boston area has a lot of dentists & orthodontists but not all of them offer a Six Month Braces which you can find here at Rapid Braces. Rapid Braces offers Six Month Braces to adults living in Cambridge. If you’re thinking about a straighter smile but you’re not so sure where to go, we can help! Here are some of the benefits of Invisible Braces for Adults:

cambridge adult orthodonticsMaintain your appearance while only making it better – With Cambridge Invisible Cosmetic Orthodontics you can skip the look of braces while hiding them but still getting the same amazing benefits. Our team here at Rapid Braces is here to help you maintain your quality of life while enhancing it in the process. Since lingual braces location behind your teeth make them invisible you don’t have to worry about smiling and showing your braces!
Precise outcome – Out team here at Rapid Braces has the experience to get you a beautiful smile fast. Our Invisible Braces make it so you can get the smile you deserve by using careful planning and top of the line technology. We can let you know about all the options for 6 month braces treatment after an initial consultation we schedule to get a good look at how your teeth are aligned.
Get straight teeth fast – Lingual Braces from Rapid Braces can give you straight teeth in 6 months or less. Our team has experience with extreme cases and we are prepared to deliver you the straight smile you deserve, which is why we call it our Six Month Smile! More than four million individuals in the United States currently have braces, so they are not an uncommon thing. However, some situations involving the straightening of the smile can’t be fixed with traditional methods.
Impossible to lose – Since Cambridge lingual braces are fixed to your teeth unlike other straightening methods that require you to remove trays you can’t lose them! The braces are applied to the backside of your teeth and typically stay there through the duration of your cosmetic endeavor. Since they are stuck to your teeth you can also avoid the hassle of taking them out to eat or drink.
Less staining opportunities – If you’re a big coffee drinker then you know that coffee can stain your teeth. Though you can still get some staining with Cambridge lingual braces, you won’t be able to see it unless you open your mouth wide. By keeping the braces hidden it lessens the chance for stain spots on your teeth.

Here at Rapid Braces, we offer a wide variety of services dealing with the most extreme cases to the simplest of cases but our team is well equipped for all of them. If you’re thinking about getting a straight smile through our Six Month Smile consider these a reason to do so!

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The Best and Worst Foods For Your Teeth

The Best and Worst Foods For Your Teeth

So you just got your new Rapid Braces and you’re now ready to enjoy your six-month smile! Did you know that there are some great foods for your teeth along with some pretty bad ones? Here is a list of the best and words foods that you can eat with your new Six Month Smile!

Cheese – We all know how much everyone loves cheese, but now it comes with added benefits! It’s great for your teeth! Cheese is high in calcium which protects your bones, and your new smile will thank you for eating extra cheese. Cheese also raises the PH balance in your mouth which sounds a little odd but studies have shown that it reduces your risk of tooth decay significantly – so eat up!

Greens – As with most healthy food list greens usually find their way on there somehow. Not only are greens great for your overall health but they’re fantastic for your smile! They are high in calcium, folic acid and vitamin B which is the perfect combination of a strong and glowing six-month smile!

Yogurt – The cousin of cheese, yogurt is extremely high in protein and calcium which is essential for a healthy and glowing smile. Yogurt is actually very high in bacteria but it’s healthy bacteria! Called probiotics the healthy bacteria destroys the bad bacteria and helps protect against gum disease and tooth decay.

Ice – A lot of us are guilty of chewing on ice, but this is one of the worst things that you can do and your new six-month smile will not thank you for it. Chewing on hard objects such as ice can make it very easy for dental injury and the need for emergency room visits.

Citrus – We all love citrus as it’s full of Vitamin C and the sourness of citrus is enjoyed on many different foods and in drinks but too much citrus can be a really bad thing for your new six-month smile. The acidity in the citrus can actually wear away at your enamel and leave you with very sensitive teeth. So eat and drink your citrus in moderation!

Alcohol – Alcohol should always be used responsibly and in moderation but did you know that it can actually be very harmful to your smile? Drinking too much alcohol causes dehydration which leads to dry mouth which leads to a very unpleasant time for your smile! Being dehydrated and adding dry mouth on top of it can have very harmful effects on your smile such as gum disease, tooth decay, oral infections and potentially mouth cancer if the alcohol is drank excessively.

Taking care of your new six-month smile is easy if you eat healthily and eat bad things in moderation. Your smile will last you a lifetime if you put in the proper care and have regular dental check-ups with Rapid Braces! Remember to eat healthily and be aware of what you’re putting inside of your body!

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Benefits of a Great Smile

Benefits of a Great Smile

There is no secret that when you smile more, you just simply feel better. Smiling has many documented social benefits. A Genuine smile can make you seem more likable, attractive, intelligent, and even trustworthy. Perhaps the biggest surprise to benefits of smiling, however, is that it can improve your health & even help you live longer. Here are some of the surprising health benefits of smiling.

  • Everyone feels down sometimes and smiling is the most simple, and the best way to improve your mood. So if you are having a bad day try smiling, improve your thoughts, and it may just lead to a genuine smile to lift your spirits.
  • Smiling and general laughter appears to help lower peoples’ blood pressure, and all around heart health. The reason is that laughter causes an initial increase in heart rate, followed by a period of muscle relaxation. The decrease in heart rate and blood pressure helps you reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
  • When you are in a stressful situation, try smiling! Smiling helps your body deal with stressful situations more effectively. Smiling results in a lower heart rate, telling your body that you have full control of the situation. Stress is generally caused by increases in heart rate and blood pressure. Maintaining a smile will provide you with both psychological and physical health benefits.
  • Have you noticed that you are drawn towards people who smile a lot? This is because people who smile are perceived as being more likable than those who don’t. Being likable makes it easier to build and maintain a better relationship with other people. This is important for overall health, well-being, more stable marriages, and better interpersonal skills than people with negative emotions. Keeping a smile on your face truly helps create healthier and stronger social bonding.
  • An incredible discovery is that laughing and smiling helps boost your body’s immune system. Laughter and positive thoughts release chemicals in your brain that fight stress and illness. Laughter therapy has even shown to increase immune responses in women who have just had babies. Positive thoughts really do have a physical presence in the health of the body, so always keep positive.
  • It turns out that the fountain of youth has been within you all along. It has been discovered that smiling and positive emotions are associated with increased lifespans. Now that is a reason to keep smiling.

The lesson here is, the next time you feel down, try wearing a smile even if it is uncomfortable. Your fake smile will turn into a genuine one, all while gaining benefits for your mind, body, and overall well-being. Set up an appointment with us to get your best smile, and wreak the benefits while looking great doing it.

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Adult Invisalign Alternatives

Invisalign Alternatives for Adults

Invisalign is one of the most popular choices to get braces for adults. Patients of all ages have welcomed Invisalign because of its discreet treatment method. The Clear Plastic trays are perfect for adults who would like to keep their braces hidden from co-workers or friends. The Invisalign plastic slowly adjusts your teeth. Every couple of weeks, a new set of Invisalign trays are set to replace the old set. Invisalign is so popular, not only because of its discreet appearance but because of its discrete adjustments to your teeth with no pain.

Adult Invisalign Alternatives

For Adults that never got the Orthodontic attention they needed as a teenager, cosmetic orthodontic treatment with methods like Invisalign are becoming popular. Because so many adults are looking for discreet treatment options, we offer Invisalign alternatives at Rapid Braces that can get you a beautiful smile.

Incognito Braces

Incognito braces are the latest orthodontic trend for alternatives for adult braces. Incognito braces are hidden from your smile as they are affixed to the back of the teeth. This technique allows the braces to be virtually invisible. The Incognito braces also eliminate the concern of braces damaging the front of the teeth. Your white smile cannot be damaged with this orthodontic treatment.

Clear Braces

Getting Clear Braces is another way to avoid unattractive metal braces during 6 Month Cosmetic Orthodontic Treatment. Clear Braces use clear bands so they can’t be seen easily and are more affordable than lingual braces put behind the teeth. Clear Braces are perfect for adults who don’t want the attention that orthodontic treatment can bring. Fixing your smile as an adult is easier than you can imagine. Schedule an appointment at Rapid Braces and we can take a look at your teeth and see which Invisalign Alternatives would be best for you.

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Why Rapid Braces?

Here at Rapid Braces, we understand the importance of giving each patient enough time to make sure all questions are answered. Patients have specific needs and we make sure to develop a personalized plan for everyone we see at Rapid Braces. Rapid Braces provides a relaxed environment so our patients can be as comfortable as possible when visiting for an appointment. Our team loves to welcome in any new patients and help them get straight teeth fast with our 6-month braces treatment.

To learn more about the alternatives to braces for adults offered by Rapid Braces, visit our office, or reach out to us through our Contact Form.

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Adult Orthodontics and a Post-Treatment Bonded Splint: A New Cosmetic Subspecialty

Adult Orthodontics and a Post-Treatment Bonded Splint: A New Cosmetic Subspecialty

Originally posted on Dentistry.com

As the field of cosmetic dentistry is still rapidly evolving, we have not yet integrated the various specialties to provide seamless care in a case that requires multiple disciplines. For example, a patient needing orthodontics, crown and bridge or implants, gingival recontouring, orthodontic retention, and bonding will normally be cross-referred between their GP, periodontist, orthodontist, and perhaps an oral surgeon1,2 (4 doctors). While specialists normally provide the highest level of care, there exist certain cases where a “cosmetic subspecialist” may be best suited to create a final result that is harmonized in concept, proportion, and materials.
The following case would often be treated with orthodontics and retainers, and then relapse because of the unusual nature of the case and high tendency to relapse with removable retainers3 regardless of the duration of the orthodontics. The relapse in the anterior segment in adult patients is especially high.4 This patient had 3 missing anterior teeth as well as an impacted canine (Figure 1). Most orthodontists are not accustomed or trained to incorporate significant bonding and reshaping into their treatment plans, so the missing lateral incisors spaces would usually be opened up for implants or 6 units of crown and bridge to provide traditional canine guidance. Yet, there is insufficient bone for an implant for No. 7, and there are alternative treatment options that are simpler, far shorter in duration, and less expensive. Nontraditional thinking is required in this case, especially from an orthodontic perspective, as ideal treatment is most likely impossible.

CASE REPORT (FIGURE 1)

Figure 1. Patient is missing 3 lateral incisors. Tooth No. 6 was fully impacted in bone before surgical exposure, and was used to substitute for the missing tooth No. 7 through extrusion, mesialization, reshaping, and bonding. Figure 2. Bonding and reshaping was also done to the enamel and gingiva of the bicuspids to make them into canines. The front 6 teeth were splinted and bonded. This case has no implants or bridges.

The patient had been to 3 orthodontists and was looking for treatment alternatives, as all 3 offered 2- to 3-year treatment plans with no promise of a satisfactory result because of bone issues surrounding tooth No. 6, among other things. The patient was not willing to crown all his anterior teeth, which had also been proposed. Our treatment plan involved surgical exposure and super-eruption of tooth No. 6, then making teeth Nos. 6 and 11 into lateral incisors through mesial movement and bonding, making teeth Nos. 5 and 12 into canines, minimizing the lower canine cusps, and connecting all anteriors with a Ribbond/composite splint for stability as well as to support the extra bonding that would be necessary (Figure 2).5
Instead of dividing the treatment by “specialty” and fragmenting the plan with 3 providers, in this way the case may be managed by one practitioner who is experienced in performing splinted retention with concurrent bonding. I previously wrote of a porcelain pontic veneer placed over a Ribbond splint used for orthodontics.6 This case shows how the splint can support significant bonding and provide needed fracture resistance to canines, which are made into laterals, and bicuspids which are made into canines. Equally important is the required fixation, as any relapse would reveal their deficient anatomy and ruin the “camouflage” effect of the bonding. Most orthodontic cases have some degree of relapse, and that would be unacceptable in cases such as this.
This treatment reflects a paradigm shift. Instead of providing a traditional orthodontic result by adding prosthetic lateral incisors, other teeth are moved shorter distances and bonded, providing a faster, simpler, and less expensive result. This is preferable for many patients who are more interested in avoiding gaping holes in their smile than committing to a 2-year treatment plan with endosseous implants. While patients are made aware of treatment alternatives, specifically what will not be provided in this plan, they overwhelmingly choose a method that resolves their chief aesthetic complaint. They are generally satisfied years at recall as well. Should they choose to crown or veneer this result in the future when more stability has been achieved, that option is still available to them.

CONCLUSION

 

Reshaping teeth via splinting and bonding is a practical, aesthetic alternative which addresses the high incidence of relapse still seen in orthodontics today. Simultaneously, this can serve to resolve some difficult and unusual aesthetic predicaments.


References

  1. Chadroff B. The interdisciplinary approach to implant dentistry. Gen Dent. 2004;52:321-326.
  2. Spear FM, Kokich VG, Mathews DP. Interdisciplinary management of anterior dental esthetics. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137:160-169.
  3. Hirschfelder U, Hertrich K. The treatment of deep bite in adults. Fortschr Kieferorthop. 1990;51:36-43.
  4. Lang G, Alfter G, Goz G, et al. Retention and stability—taking various treatment parameters into account. J Orofac Orthop. 2002;63:26-41.
  5. Kokich VO Jr, Kinzer GA. Managing congenitally missing lateral incisors. Part 1: Canine substitution. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2005;17:5-10.
  6. Georgaklis CC. Anterior retention with a reinforced composite resin splint after cosmetic orthodontic treatment. Dent Today. Jan 2002;21:54-57.
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Using Orthodontic Techniques for Straight Teeth

Get Straight Teeth in Six Months with Orthodontic Techniques

Dr. Clifton Georgaklis has revolutionized dentistry with his 6-Month Braces. He uses his own techniques and knowledge combined with orthodontic techniques to create Rapid Braces.

Most orthodontists will tell you that you’ll need at least two years to get straight teeth. Dr. G can make it happen in six months. Orthodonotristry focuses on the treatment of improper bites and misaligned jaws, with straightening teeth as an added visual aesthetic. At Rapid Braces, getting straight teeth is the focus. Typical orthodontists see between 50 and 100 patients per DAY, but Dr. G only sees 8 to 12. He gives each of his patients a personalized experience.

The 6-Month Braces technique has two options: clear braces or invisible braces. Clear braces are done with transparent materials and plastered on your teeth like normal braces; but invisible braces are attached to the back of your tooth so they aren’t visible.

Rapid Braces can fix a number of different problems with the alignment of your teeth to give you the best possible smile. We’ve closed gaps, moved teeth to the right position, straightened crooked teeth and even spaced out crowded teeth. The experts at Rapid Braces are able to complete over 90% of cases in six months. Just read some of our patient testimonials to hear more!

“I will never forget your promise to me that the treatment would take 6 months. I have to admit I did not believe you. My hopes were that the treatment would be completed within a year. You amazed me by finishing in just 5 months!…If there were slogans in orthodontics, yours should be ‘underpromise, then over-deliver.’ Thank you so much for improving my teeth, my smile and my life.” —Hans Brings, Waltham, MA

 

“I have never been happy with my smile because of crooked teeth. I have seen many orthodontists and they have all said 2 years. I met a man who told me this particular dentist could straighten teeth in just 6 months. While sitting in the waiting room, I looked at pictures of previous patients and said to myself, ‘this man is not an orthodontist, he is a miracle worker.’ The day my braces came off, my smile looked so magnificent I could have cried. I felt like a totally changed woman. I would have never have gotten braces if I had to wear them for 2 years. Who says you’re too old to get braces and change your life? Dr. G. You are my hero!” —Dannetta Smith, Boston, MA

 

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