Are you considering various dental treatments to cope with tooth loss? Today I wanted to discuss the benefits of dental implants at my San Diego practice, especially compared to traditional, removable dentures. First of all, I use metal-free materials when restoring dental implants and I place a particular emphasis on artistic technique to ensure that your teeth always look [...]
We are proud to announce that San Diego cosmetic dentist Dr. George Georgaklis was voted by his peers as one of the Top Dentists in San Diego for April 2012. This award is distributed by the San Diego Magazine, which takes a poll of licensed dentists in the San Diego county and then after verifying the votes selects [...]
Most of us think of discoloration as a problem that only adults face. However, I see more and more teenagers seeking teeth whitening at my San Diego practice. Teen tooth discoloration is caused by 2 common scenarios and can easily be treated through cosmetic dentistry or avoided all together with a variety of preventative measures. […]
Most of us have heard before what items are not good for you to eat – candy, sodas, acidic foods, etc. However, you don’t often hear what foods are good for your teeth. As a San Diego family dentist, I proudly provide a list of some of the foods that are most beneficial to oral health. [...]
As you might expect it is incredibly important to keep your teeth and mouth clean while having your teeth straightened with braces. As a San Diego orthodontist, a common problem that I see is the build up of decalcified enamel, which can appear to be a white spot lesion on the tooth. These lesions can be [...]
Even though modern veneers can be used to correct a wide range of dental problems, some patients still have reservations about choosing them. While it is always important for patients to understand their options for treatment, porcelain veneers at my San Diego practice are one of the safest and most effective ways of treating cracked, crooked and [...]
Dr. George was awarded the “Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics” award by US Commerce Association for the second year in a row! Nationwide, only 1.4% of all 2011 award recipients qualified as Two Time Award Winners. Dr. George’s hard work and recognition in the commmunity as one of San Diego’s best dentists has allowed him to [...]
Do you have more trust in your doctor than your dentist? How do you think the general public would respond to this question? The idea of a trusted family doctor with loads of advice to hand out may be a thing of the past. A recent study by Bray Leino revealed that 88 percent of [...]
I have over 30 years of experience as a dentist, and in my career I have seen many patients with dental phobias and anxieties. These fears can be quite common. Many dental providers and myself have began to offer environments with television, music, calming décor, aromatherapy, etc. in order to help patients relax. The goal [...]
I know we are in the midst of the holidays, Christmas music is everywhere and it is getting cold outside. However, it is not too late to start preparing to finally visit the dentist and fix that crooked smile that has been bothering you for years. Many of us make new beginnings during the summer, [...]
