Great results and a fantastic experience! I'm in my mid-50s and decided I wanted my teeth to look great for the rest of my life. I wasn't interested in a couple of years of Invisalign-type treatment requiring constant attention, but instead wanted to opt for something quicker, with more immediate results. After researching various options, I decided to go with Dr. G and his "rapid braces" technique. From start to finish, I was done in under six months and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! The Pros: Dr. G is a total perfectionist; he took the time in every appointment to ensure that I was on track, making adjustments along the way and ensuring that the final "product" was as good as it possibly could be. He and his staff - especially Kathy at the front desk - are great to work with; super flexible, proactive in outreach and accommodating in one-off visits to adjust a wire or managing around scheduling challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis (and super careful ensuring that the office, staff and patients are all safely protected). If there were any surprises, it was that I actually had both top and bottom braces off before the six months was up! The Downsides: Few to none...other than my mouth looking like a teenager's for six months. Dr. G used clear brackets and white wires; many people at work never noticed that I had braces until they were very close to me. My teeth hurt a bit after each tightening, but it was never very bad and went away in a day or two. Remembering not to eat certain foods was probably that hardest part (popcorn, nuts, apples, etc.), but it made them so much more welcomed when I was able to eat them again. I now have a permanent "behind the teeth" retainer to keep my new smile as perfect as when the braces came off. Highly recommended! I cannot recommend Dr. G and his practice more highly. If you're thinking of going the rapid braces route, without a doubt, he's the one to go to. read more

If you are considering getting braces as an adult, Dr. Georgaklis is your guy! My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. After doing considerable research on where to go it was obvious Dr. G was the one who I knew would be the best fit for me. He is a master at his craft and truly cares about the health and look of your smile. I was finished in under 6 months and couldn't be happier with the result. Staff is great and easy to work with, shout out to Kathy and Courtney! Thanks again! read more

I'm a current patient of Dr. G's. I'm about a month into rapid braces. I went into today and had a gingivectomy (gum tissue removal). I've had tiny teeth all my life, and just thought that that's how my teeth are. I did consider getting veneers. Not anymore! I've been staring at my teeth all day since the procedure--I honestly have pretty teeth now! I have slight bleeding, which is to be expected, but I'm so happy with the results. The procedure was relatively painless. Getting the novocaine hurt (which I knew to expect since I had novocaine when I got my wisdom teeth removed), but that was the only painful part. I didn't even feel the procedure. I can't wait to see where I am at the end of rapid braces. Thank you, Dr G! read more

Dr G is a magician when it comes to transforming teeth! It was hard to believe that my teeth would be straight in 6 months especially since many other orthodontics said it would take two years. Dr G is dedicated, professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! The office staff are amazing! Receptionist Kathy and nurse Lauren are friendly and very professional. Thank you Dr G! Ranjany read more

Dr. G gave me the million dollar smile that I've always wanted! Before Dr. G I had gone to several dentists and they all said it would take 2-3 years to straighten out my teeth with various complex procedures. Then I heard about "rapid braces' through a friend and went to Dr. G. for a consultation, he made me feel extremely comfortable and put me at ease on what we could do to make my teeth look better. All I can say is that after getting "Rapid Braces" it has changed the way I look and feel about my appearance, Dr. G truly cares about his patients and wants everyone to look & feel the best they can. He is a true perfectionist in his dentistry, and will take the time to give you the best results and make sure you are really happy. If anyone is considering getting their teeth straightened or whitened (**I had this done a few months later and I'm very happy with the results! ) I would highly recommend Dr. G. He is caring and thorough in his dental work and he truly takes the time to make sure that you look and feel good. I cannot say enough about this dentist because he totally delivered on what he promised and that was a BEAUTIFUL smile for the rest of my life. Thank you Dr. G, you are AMAZING in everything you do!! (**I had gone to a different practice for teeth whitening before I came to Dr. G but it was no where near as good, his teeth whitening actually produces results whereas other dentists try to scam you! Go see Dr. G if you are having any doubts about having the smile you always wanted! ) read more

Dr. G is a pioneer in orthodontics world. I come here a few times a year and everyone is always friendly and very professional. For anyone on the fence, results speak a thousand words. Best dentist I have had in years, I strongly recommend. read more

I had a very great experience, even though it was just a routine cleaning and X-rays. Everyone was so nice and made the process far more comfortable and easy than any other place I've ever been. Put me in a good mood. read more

Dr G. and Maria G. are 2 of the best dentists in Brookline. I know from a personal experience, that stemmed from a chance meeting, after literally interviewing every dentist in Brookline. I also use a second dentist, and he is very good, but Dr G was able to identify 2 cavities that my other dentist totally missed! That's how I know I chose the right practice.. because that's saving me time, money, and pain...by the way - Thank you, again. He's got a ton of media on his practice- its in the waiting room. I know that Dr Georgaklis was recently cited for diagnosing someone with acid reflux, simply by examining the patients teeth. I guess stomach acid is really corrosive, and when you look at teeth all day, that must be obvious. That patient went to the doctor and sure enough, the claim was true! I've never heard of any other dentist taking that kind of extra care to the chair. He's got even more media on his orthodontic techniques as well. Dr G. has also pioneered a method for fitting braces on people and he calls it "Rapid Braces" - basically you dont have to wear your braces for 2 or 3 years, like you always thought. You can literally be done with 6 months of his treatment - Thats what convinced me. Some people wore braces for 5 and 6 years! Can you imagine that? Well old ortho guys have old antiquated techniques - I know first hand, because my first dentist, Dr Joseph Sheffer in Malden, was a complete dinosaur and basically ruined my teeth forever. With Cleveland Circle, the before and after says it all, you'll do yourself (and your mouth) a great service by setting up a consult with these 2 medical professionals! A++ read more

Fantastic experience with Dr. G and his staff! Needed a new retainer after losing mine and recently moving to MA, I wasn't able to take the trek home to visit my previous orthodontist for new impressions. Kathy is the front desk secretary, and she is absolutely delightful. She realized I was terrible at taking phone calls during the day and worked with me to text me to set up appointments. Also offered to have me break up my payment for my upper retainer into two separate payments. She's also a great, caring conversationalist! After having been without an upper retainer for about 4 months, my upper teeth have shifted slightly. Dr. G offered to mold my new retainer to help shift my teeth back into alignment! More help than I could have expected. I'll certainly return for any orthodontic treatment I may consider in the future. You won't be disappointed in the wonderful experience you'll have with Dr. G and his staff! read more

I'm like a new man thanks to Dr G and the whole team at C.C.D.A.! Though my transformation from twisted teeth to perfect smile was completed in mid-December 2015, I wanted to experience my new teeth before posting a review, and it's changed my life! After years of hiding my gaps behind a grin I continued to find difficulty in the act of smiling, even after Dr G did such an amazing job... but now I can honestly say, it feels great to smile with confidence and vigor. The process itself took under 6 months and was the best decision I ever made. I've been blessed by the work of a true artist, and I hope anyone reading will consider consulting with the man who invented 'the six month smile'! read more

I Love my new smile after 6 months! Dr. G and the team at Cleveland Circle Dental Associates are incredible. I always looked forward to seeing Kathy in the office or any of the other associates as they always are so kind and accommodating. From the first time I met Dr. G and Kathy, they patiently showed me all options and gave me a very affordable plan to get my treatment. After a short 6 months I have a brand new smile and can finally fully close my mouth all the way. My friends and family immediately noticed the difference and were very impressed with the speed, precision, and artistry of getting my perfect smile. Dr. G is a master of his craft and is a great/kind person. I highly recommend Dr. G and Cleveland Circle Dental Associates if you want to get a perfect smile. read more

Dr. G and staff have consistently proven to be professional, friendly, accomadating and HIGHLY skilled over the past 6 years I have been coming. I started as a patient for "Rapid Braces" after googling Boston dentist and adult braces, it sounded like a dream come true... it was. I remember it like it was yesterday, Dr. G changed my life in 8 months from over crowding and a smile I was not happy to show off to a smile until today I get compliments on. The process was difficult of course, a couple pulled teeth and an adjustment to having braces at 21 but I was determined and luckily Dr. G is an absolute expert and the process somehow felt seamless, I looked forward to and enjoyed each visit and the progress monthly( i recall ) I remember having a bottom middle tooth that was pulled, I was so insecure and Dr G filled it with composite and left a little space for the movement... we did that till BAM one day it was closed and looked soooo good and straight.... thx for that! He is a gem of a dentist. I live in LA now and just came back for a cleaning and have my upper and lower splint check up on, so glad i got that done after braces, it has held up really well for 5 years. This visit once again so enjoyable. How is a dental practice as enjoyable as a spa... Love these people=) I will be saving my cleanings for Boston so I can see this lovely group of professionals read more

Dr georgaklis is one of the best orthodontists/dentist I have had the pleasure of working with. I was very insecure about my minor open bite and he handled my concerns with kindness and was very understanding. I have been afraid of the dentist my whole life and his skill has made me very comfortable with any of my future dental needs. I have complete faith in what he suggests and feel comfortable in investing my hard earned money in all his suggestions without a second thought of going anywhere else. His staff is always super friendly and understanding towards financial hardships and I can't thank them enough. I constantly get compliments on my smile and recommend him to all that inquire about where I go. His practice is one of the best of boston and I hope others will make the switch! Thanks again Dr. G, you're the man. read more

Dr. G and his team are great. I had some cosmetic dental work done and they had me back for repeat touch ups until everything was perfect. I know hearing from me repeatedly had to be getting old, but Dr. G and his team stopped at nothing to make me happy - a rarity in today's business arena. My teeth are perfect and I catch people looking at them when I smile. Highest recommendations! read more

I had 'rapid braces' by Dr. G and I have nothing but great things to say about the whole practice. I visited several doctors and he was the most thorough - he took the time t consider my wisdom teeth, thorough cleaning, and so on, even before setting forth a plan for my braces. Great and FAST results as he promised, and I also have had the BEST cleaning here. Love it! read more

It had been 15 YEARS since I had been to any dentist for anything. My wife and son had been going to Dr. G and considering their 1st class reviews of CCDA, I didn't have much of a choice. Once there, Dr. G and staff convinced me easily to get a broken wisdom removed, a deep cleaning, and a full scaling...yep the works. Dr. G had the tooth removed before you could say periodontal treatment. Fast, painless and a great/fast recovery. Speaking of periodontal treatment, my next appointment(s) were a double feature! A deep clean and scaling. The worst part was, the taste of the topical novocaine. Miriam performed a masterful and pretty painless procedure with skill, humor, and professionalism, few dental professionals could achieve. My family and I are moving soon, but I'm keeping my cleaning appointment for August and beyond. Dr G., Miriam, Rhiannon and of course...Kathy!! Kathy who keeps the whole ship on course and happily provides duplicate receipts for my fsa accounts lol. I 100% recommend Cleveland Circle Dental Associates for any and ALL dental needs...no fear! Your in good good hands with the whole team. read more

Where could I start? Getting braces as an adult is a hard process to deal with. Not only are you self-conscious about how you look prior but it's a whole new ballpark going through the process. From my first encounter with Kathy the receptionist to my Consult with Dr. G I never felt more comfortable. I had been going back-and-forth about my teeth for years the moment that I spoke to Dr. G I knew it was time. My teeth were extremely overcrowded with my tiny jaw, my teeth went from a 1 to an amazing 15 in a short amount of 5 1/2 months. I can't even explain to you the dramatic difference my teeth have undergone. I constantly get compliments about my beautiful smile. Every time I say, "Thank God for Dr. G!" The process was so quick everybody was so friendly there were no hiccups or mistakes. Never a wait, and all areas were so clean. The aftercare I've received was also amazing any issues I had resolved!! If you're thinking about getting braces especially as an adult I cannot stress enough how much I would recommend Dr. G he is an amazing talented artist!!!!!! read more

I love the Cleveland Circle Dental family. I'm so happy to have found this place. Everyone is so friendly and down to Earth. The dental hygienist does an excellent job - Dr. Georgaklis is great at drilling teeth. read more

I have so many things to say about Cleveland Circle Dental Associates. First of all, you will find the most professional dentist in the area, Dr Clifton Georgaklis. He really cares about each patient, and wants you to have the smile you have wished for. I wore braces for about two years before coming here, and I really wanted to get rid of them. Dr Geogaklis immediately took action and started the rapid braces process. After about five visits, in less than 4 months, I was wearing the smile I always wanted for the past years. Secondly, the staff in general, which is small, is so warm and welcoming. Kathy, the receptionist, is a sweetheart. She kept in touch with me for every appointment, calling and texting before every visit, to make sure I'd make it. Fadi, the assistant, was very helpful and made me feel relax and comfortable every time. And last but not least, prices are affordable. If I had to make the process again, I'd definitely go here without hesitation. Luckily, I already have this great smile!!!! read more

Below is my post and Dr. G's response. I just want to make it clear that I am NOT A DOCTOR or competition of any sort, but was a patient there and if I put my real name, he will know me in a heart beat as I had to go back so many times to have repairs. I was not even going to respond but a friend reached out to me about using CCD and I told them to stay far away and figured I should let the rest of the world know as well which is why I originally posted. The response below just shows you are ending up in unprofessional hands, as instead of trying to help the bad review, he defends himself immediately. As a matter of fact, awhile back, it was asked if friends and family had yelp accounts so they could give the 'good' reviews you see as there was nothing good to see at that point. I just wish someone had warned me before. I will say one good thing if you are just going for a cleaing, Maria is amazing and knows what she is doing :) 1.0 star rating 8/21/2014 Make sure when checking out this page, you go all the way to the bottom to read the 50 PLUS 'not recommended' reviews. It seems like a dream come true for the majority of people out there like myself who have had horrible teeth their whole life and want to fix it as quick as possible once they hit 20. This seems like the golden ticket BUT IT IS NOT! Basically, all they do is shave your teeth really small and put not permanent bonding on when your braces come off. The bonding cracks, falls off, makes you feel like you lost teeth and after a few years, is extremely sensitive and discolored. I now realized my teeth look BROWN because most of the bonding has worn off and I spent over $10,000 CASH to this guy because he did not take credit cards when I went to him. DO NOT BE FOOLED. THIS IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF YOUR TIME AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, MONEY!!!! I am now trying to figure out what I am going to do because by the time I am 30, I will not have teeth. I am probably going to end up with dentures because of this 'work', NO JOKE. Clifton G. Comment from Clifton G. of Cleveland Circle Dental Associates Business Manager 8/27/2014 Is this Suzie Q. from the 50's song, or the Somerville practitioner that puts phony reviews on the competition? The review is so inaccurate, we believe the latter. If so, we suggest that you focus on improving your own practice before concerning yourself with the competition. In the unlikely event that you were once a real patient of ours please call us with your real name so we may correct the situation, or refund your money. However it is more likely that you are not a patient, and posting fake reviews as you have done before to get business Doctor is very unethical. read more

Dr. G. is outstanding and I highly recommend him. He is gifted! My smile is thanks to Dr. G. I have been going to him for many years and would not consider making a change even if I were to move out of MA. Kathy is professional and organized with a great personality and greets me with a warm welcome whenever I walk in the door. I look forward to my appointments. Go see Dr. G. You will be pleased!! read more

It has been 6 months since I had my rapid braces removed and I am extremely happy with the service that Dr. Georgaklis and his team delivered. I had various dental work done at his office including cleanings, fillings, extractions and the 6 months rapid braces program. I came to him with issues regarding my bite. Specifically, misaligned jaws with slight crossbite/underbite had resulted in premature wear and TMJ problems my entire life. I also had crowding and other very noticeable aesthetic issues. Pretty complex case. My braces came off in about 6 months give or take. I honestly do not believe a better job could have been done in such a short time. My teeth are straight and they look really good. People notice and tell me my teeth look good which is an amazing feeling when you've been a bit insecure about your teeth for most your life. My bite has largely been corrected, with all my lower teeth angled slightly inwards in a way so that my upper teeth fully close past all my lower ones. He achieved this through an extraction and interproximal reduction. Because of his work, I no longer get the aching jaw and TMJ issues I previously endured. He also was able to build up the edges of my teeth that had previously been chipped away due to my poor bite. I think your satisfaction with his work will depend a lot on what your expectations are and understanding the realities of what can and can't be done in 6 months. Dr. G does a good job managing your expectations...he makes it clear to you that he is not a miracle worker. Simply put, I think he does the best job anyone can in 6 months especially given the constraints of not being able to alter jaw/bone structure etc. Anytime I raised a concern, he would give me a realistic assessment and address it to the best of his ability. I do not have perfect midline alignment, but It is better than it was before. I also do not believe this would have been possible given the time constraints--full correction of midline would take me years and would require a lot more elastics. One last caveat that may not be absolutely clear to potential customers is that Dr. G is able to achieve those fantastic results you see on his webpage because he reshapes teeth. Specifically he will build up teeth using composite filling and shave down other teeth. He is an artist at this and he nails it when it comes to teeth proportionality, profile/shape etc---seriously seriously talented. But the flipside to this is that composites will always wear down over time, stains may appear where composite material meets natural tooth etc...so more maintenance may be required. I also had teeth sensitivity from some of the shaving work, but this has largely gone away with the use of Sensodyne with Novamin (can be imported via Amazon.com, google it). On his recommendation, I got the permanent retainers, which are splits that he bonds behind your teeth. I was pretty hesitant about this due to cost and worries about durability, but the split has remained intact in the 6 months since my braces have been removed. My teeth settled slightly at the roots during the first weeks after when my braces came off, so they are no longer as "dead-straight" near the gumline area as they were immediately after removal (which I believe is typical) but for all intents and purposes, my teeth are straight and they haven't moved since--so the splint is doing its job. And again, people compliment me on my teeth still, so I'm likely the only one that notices any slight imperfection. My recommendation for those interested is to do your homework regarding interproximal reduction. He has a lot of publications that you can find online. Understand that his approach is a bit unorthodox, and there are caveats/limitations. Decide for yourself whether this is right for you. This was my 2nd time getting braces, and I knew for a fact that I would never wear braces for 2 years again, especially at 32 years old. I am extremely satisfied with the results that were achieved in 6 months...I will always recommend Dr. G because I believe that he delivers and simply because you can't achieve a better result in this time frame. My case may be different than yours and you might not undergo the same techniques, but you'll likely be happy with the results. Also, Kathy the receptionist was fantastic when it came to dealing with my billing and insurance related inquiries. Zara was very helpful and thorough with my cleanings and just fun to talk to. Fadhi was always friendly with me as he did the initial prep work to ready me for adjustments made by Dr G. A truly great crew. read more

Clifton Georgaklis is a dentist, NOT an orthodontist. Do not ever let him try to put braces on your teeth. He will ruin them forever. He is highly unprofessional and inept in the realm of orthodontics. He says he can straighten your teeth in 6 months (everyone, same time line) because he shaves (translate: drills holes between) your teeth so that they are a fraction of their size!!! I could fit a stick of gum in between some of the holes he drilled. I never had any gaps in my teeth before this awful day that I went to Clifton Georgaklis for braces. Moreover, over the course of three days, 15 brackets fell off my teeth. I had to go back THREE times to get them reapplied, a harsh and painful process. In the initial application he also did something he called "roughening" my teeth. This is basically sanding down the enamel so the braces adhere more easily. Obviously this didn't work, and this is not a standard procedure in orthodontics. My teeth are now clear at the bottom of where he sanded. They are not white like they were before. Lastly, while I was sitting in chair on the second day getting more brackets reapplied, he came in and saw his assistant (who was also totally inept) reapplying a bracket and started screaming at her for not using the correct adhesive with the matching cement. I felt like I was sitting in the chair of a mad scientist. After looking at the brackets that were not properly applied, he said, "oh well, they on there ok." He just left them incorrectly applied! I must add one more point: the braces were so shoddily applied with extra glue and cement sticking out from around the brackets and the wires were poking me in every which way. I was in excruciating pain for those three days. I couldn't sleep and I couldn't eat. By the fourth day, I went to a real orthodontist and had them removed. PLEASE, don't go through what I've been through. read more

The Cleveland Circle Dental Associates is conveniently located, accessible by the T on the Cline and just a 10 minute walk from the B line. All the staff from the lady at the reception and Dr. Maria were so kind and helpful. They really made sure my braces were in good shape. I highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

We are relieved to have finally found the right pediatric dentist for our kids having changed dentists 3 times. Dr. Maria Georgaklis is a spot on professional and a great listener. My kids, ages 12 and 14, love her; she has a calm gentle demeanor. Both my kids have braces and she is great coordinating their care with their orthodontist, especially when it comes to having baby teeth pulled. read more

I have been Dr Cliff Georgaklis' patient for about 5 yrs. He has filled my cavities, done root canals, and implanted a crown in a difficult procedure. He is always patient, kind, and pleasant. He's very skilled and has never hurt me. Pointing to x-rays and to diagrams, he explains what he plans to do and has done. When my dental needs demand a specialist, he never hesitates to refer me. His hygienist, Zara, is so gentle, kind, and thorough. Even the receptionist, Kathy is sympathetic; she just rubbed my back when I was resting after a 2- hr. procedure. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS DENTIST!!!!! HE IS HORRIFIC!!!! I HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS DENTIST FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS AND THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING! Dr. Clifton Georgaklis does not know what he is doing at all. i saw the damage done to my teeth years later and it was irreversible!!! the rapid braces definitely work but only for the 6 months they are on after that a rapid failure begins... let me start at the beginning- my teeth looked horrible at first i had extra teeth and my lining was uneven. Dr. G cut my healthy gum to shape my teeth, he used a micro saw to cut in between my teeth regularly carving them down so the rapid braces work (im pretty sure thats not the method to use!) the monthly visits and tighter braces seemed normal but super expensive!!! after 6 months i had a beautiful smile with a little overbite. THEN THE TROUBLE STARTED!! he told me i need to wear my retainers all my life 24/7 except when im eating or drinking (this is just the same as braces for life!!!!! 6 months is false advertisement!) then my retainers kept breaking, chipping off (new retainers were bought each visit $$$ WHY!? his answer: i was told that im grinding my teeth at night (so i paid $$$ to get a night guard (the night guard looked horrific and fell out each night kept me up for months at night, i woke up once choking on it as it is small thank god im alive) Real answer: MY TEETH WERE GRINDING BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT FIT PROPERLY THEY KEPT SLIDING OFF AS MY OVERBITE INCREASED i notice a similar pattern in the failure of these rapid braces when i went for a regular cleaning. i met about 2 people buying night guards as they too were told they have a grinding habit when we never had a problem before getting these stupid braces. After all this i thought the problems with my teeth have come to an end but i WAS SOOO WRONG!! soon my front teeth started chipping in big chunks there was two symmetrical places where my bottom teeth were hitting in the wrong places and causing friction each time i was biting down... because i was sooo cheated and wanted justice i went to him again (i know im stupid) he ended up putting in a cover coating but exactly 3 days after the covering was gone and the same indents caused by my teeth breaking appeared again... he suggested getting new retainers (more $$$ for him ) if my teeth do not look the same way they did after the rapid braces which i paid ($$$$s of money) and every method he tried to fix that problem failed isnt it his responsibility to fix them!? the damage done is permanent, he really has a pattern and dont fall for the false advertisement i mean it, even though other dentists dont offer the rapid fix atleast they dont cause ur teeth to break apart... be patient with long term braces and u'll have great results. i usually am patient and give several chances (as u can tell i went back to him soo many times) but this was just wrong. i hope its not too late for u guys to find a better dentist. MY TEETH NOW HAVE A HUGEEEE OVERBITE THAT IS FARTHER OUT THAN MY CHIN! MY TEETH ALWAYS GRIND AT NIGHT AND SOMETIMES LITTLE BITS OF THEM ARE BREAKING OFF WHEN I EAT, BRUSH OR SLEEP. SAVE UR TEETH! I AM EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH MY TEETH AFTER RAPID BRACES, THEY HURT GRIND AND BREAK APART OFTEN. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE!!! read more

Dr G. is one of the best in the field. If you want to look good make sure you see the expert. He's going to exceed your expectations. His technique of rapid braces in adult dentistry is unheard of, he had success where others have failed. Dr G. is for real! make sure you see a professional who knows his craft. Y Denis read more