We truly believe in furthering our education so that we can learn all we can. This not only benefits us but also helps our patients. We use this knowledge to give you the most up-to-date treatments so that you can have a smile that you are proud to show off.
We are proud to offer many different technologies so that you can get straight teeth in a way that works for you. We would be glad to go over all of your options so that together we can make the right decision for you and your mouth.
We also know how scary it can be to go to the dentist and orthodontist. Many people fear coming in, so we do everything that we can to provide a calm and comfortable environment. Our staff is great at what they do. They are here to discuss any of your concerns and put you at ease.
There is also nothing worse than feeling like you are not able to discuss your teeth with your orthodontist. We dont want you to feel that way, so we are all here to help answer any questions you may have, no matter how silly you think they are. We can assure you that we have heard most of them already!
Dr. Christos Vlachos holds dental degrees from the University of Athens, Greece and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In addition, he received a Masters degree in Occlusion and the treatment of TemporoMandibular Disorders (TMJ) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (1984) and completed his specialty training in Orthodontics at UAB (1986).
Dr. Vlachos served as full-time faculty at UAB, Department of Orthodontics from 1992 to 1997, teaching undergraduate, graduate and continuing education courses in orthodontics and occlusion. Since 1997, he has maintained private orthodontic practices in Homewood, Pell City, and Calera, while teaching part-time at UAB. In addition to orthodontic care for children and adults, Dr. Vlachos offers treatment to patients with TMJ problems as well as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Dr. Vlachos is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics as well as a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, UAB Orthodontic Alumni Association, American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, and Birmingham District Dental Society.
Dr. Feagin was born and raised in Birmingham and attended the University of Alabama for his bachelors degree. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his dental degree. He remained at UAB for his orthodontic specialty education and masters degree and served as chief resident during his final year.
Dr. Feagin is married to the love of his life, Dr. Katerina Aslanidou, whom he met during their orthodontics training at UAB. They were married in her hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece. They are both avid travelers and love to visit different countries all over the world. They also enjoy spending time with their dog, Pretzel.
Among his hobbies is a love for keeping abreast of new technologies, especially those associated with orthodontics. He has received advanced training in the Invisalign system, as well as its integration with intra-oral scanning and digital models. He seeks to keep our practice on the cutting edge of technology to help achieve excellent treatment outcomes and improve patient comfort.
