As a team, our goal is to provide you and your family with the best possible orthodontic treatment outcome in a personalized manner. Each patient is approached in a unique way to achieve an ideal result, leading to a pleasant as well as informative experience.
Utilizing the latest in computer and digital technology, along with state-of-the-art braces and thermally active wires, we are able to create great smiles in less total treatment time and with significantly less discomfort to the patient.This technology also allows for longer intervals between visits.
Utilizing the latest in computer and digital technology, along with state-of-the-art braces and thermally active wires, we are able to create great smiles in less total treatment time and with significantly less discomfort to the patient.This technology also allows for longer intervals between visits.
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Dr. Nick is a native of the Boston area, and a life-long summer resident in Mashpee since 1971. He completed his undergraduate education at Tufts University in 1988, with a BA in Biology.
After graduating Valedictorian of his dental class at Tufts Dental School in 1994, Summa Cum Laude, he continued on to the prestigious Tufts Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, where he spent an additional two years of full-time training in the art and science of orthodontics.
After graduating Valedictorian of his dental class at Tufts Dental School in 1994, Summa Cum Laude, he continued on to the prestigious Tufts Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, where he spent an additional two years of full-time training in the art and science of orthodontics.
It's not going to be easy at first and in the beginning, foods you can eat will be limited. You'll want to stick to foods that are soft, fluffy and easily mashed up. Pancakes, oatmeal, bananas, soups, cooked vegetables, applesauce, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and soft ice cream - just to suggest a few.
Using a soft-bristled toothbrush, begin by brushing the outside of your teeth and braces, holding the brush tilted at a 45 degree angle towards the gum line. Brush along the top and bottom of the braces using light pressure, making sure you cover every surface very carefully. Don't forget to brush the teeth all the way in the back and behind your back molars.
The Damon System bracket is self-ligating, so it eliminates the need for elastic ties to keep the wire in. Without a tie, the braces stay clean and friction is reduced, allowing your treatment to progress more efficiently and with less discomfort along the way. Damon System braces are available with both a metal and a clear option.
We use a Herbst in more severe overbite cases as an alternative to jaw surgery. This appliance can even be used on adults and is believed to stimulate lower jaw growth, which delivers stability after your braces come off. Any device that is used in your mouth to change the shape of your jaw or move your teeth is referred to as an appliance.
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Josh Burdi
Jan 17, 2021
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Harrison John
Dec 31, 2019
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This place is not the worst, but that is only because the staff is nice and cares wether your in pain or not. I found myself constantly in a position where he was hurting me some way or another. For example, he said to open and I opened but he's wasn't satisfied with how open my mouth was then he took his fingers, one hand on the bottom of my mouth and the other on the top and pulled them open. He was one time replacing wires and when it didn't fit in he pushed harder with his nail and then eventually his nail slipped and dug into my gums. When, yet again, Dr. Nick was putting on my braces he had
Alicia Scaramuzzo
Dec 30, 2019
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Angeline Coutinho
Dec 27, 2019
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My daughter was doing treatment with Nicholas Zafiropoulos and she had the brace for 2 years this is her last week of treatment and unfortunately she had a seizure and two brackets fell off. Than I brought her for appt today and she went by herself inside and come outside crying saying he was rude and rough putting them back on and told her that he didn’t believe she has seizures or had a seizure.
The minute we pay off for the braces that’s the service he will provide for you.
They also don’t let parents go inside with kids saying that is not enough space to mistreat kids the way he wants
The minute we pay off for the braces that’s the service he will provide for you.
They also don’t let parents go inside with kids saying that is not enough space to mistreat kids the way he wants
Allison F.
Aug 23, 2017
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S. C.
Aug 10, 2016
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Parish Youth
Jan 02, 2016
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We have had such a wonderful experience with all 3 of our children at Mashpee Orthodontics. The fact that the kids actually look forward to their appointments is pretty remarkable. They adore Dr. Nick. They are always telling me how funny he is. The office staff are organized and competent as well as friendly. I personally love being entertained by the beautiful fish tank while I'm waiting. More importantly, in terms of care.... I have really appreciated the patient approach Dr. Nick has. He is willing to wait and see how the children's mouths change over time. There is never any push for radical
Tracey D.
Mar 18, 2014
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Dee L.
Jan 01, 2012
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I went to Dr. Nick for Invisaligns. I am an adult female, and wanted the Invisaligns
because I conduct seminars. The initial meeting with Dr. Nick was very friendly; however, it immediately went downhill from there. I asked him if he worked with the Invisalign product, and he assured me that he did. I felt as if I was his first patient because his staff had to consult with the Invisalign sales person, and they were not sure what they were doing. Dr. Nick was not very patient with his staff and let them figure out how to get my teeth ready for the Invisaligns.
During my visits he didn&apos
because I conduct seminars. The initial meeting with Dr. Nick was very friendly; however, it immediately went downhill from there. I asked him if he worked with the Invisalign product, and he assured me that he did. I felt as if I was his first patient because his staff had to consult with the Invisalign sales person, and they were not sure what they were doing. Dr. Nick was not very patient with his staff and let them figure out how to get my teeth ready for the Invisaligns.
During my visits he didn&apos
Karen E.
Sep 05, 2011
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We didn't have any problems with Dr. Nick while he was treating my son, but I have never in my life (and I grew up with physicians) had a dentist treat us so poorly while he treated my daughter.
He displayed a gross lack of professionalism, leaving her and my husband in the consult room for 45 minutes, after he was rude to my 15 daughter and made her cry. My husband waited and waited and he cowardly left the building. He never returned our phone calls, and just as bad is his office manager who shares the same lack of professionalism.
We moved to a new orthodontist who indicated that
He displayed a gross lack of professionalism, leaving her and my husband in the consult room for 45 minutes, after he was rude to my 15 daughter and made her cry. My husband waited and waited and he cowardly left the building. He never returned our phone calls, and just as bad is his office manager who shares the same lack of professionalism.
We moved to a new orthodontist who indicated that
