Braces & Clear Aligners | Gainesville
Customized Orthodontic Solutions
At Pavlik Orthodontics, we offer a variety of orthodontic treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient. Whether you're interested in braces or clear aligners, our team is here to provide you with the best options for finding your beautiful, healthy smile.
Straighten Your Smile
Orthodontic problems can impact kids, teens, and adults — in fact, it’s rare that anyone’s born with perfect teeth. Malocclusion, or a “bad bite,” can cause problems with chewing, oral hygiene, and speaking — not to mention looks.
A bad bite can be genetic or can be caused by thumb sucking, dental disease, poor dental hygiene, accidents, birth defects, or other medical conditions.
Dr. Pavlik pairs cutting-edge tech with the skill of moving teeth. This helps Pavlik Orthodontics successfully treat many dental issues, including:
- Gaps between your teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Protruding teeth
- Impacted teeth
Fixed vs. Removable Appliances
We recognize that everyone is an individual with individual needs and concerns. We'll explain what needs to be done and why so that you can make an informed decision about your or your child's treatment. We're looking forward to doing everything we can to make your smile the way you want it!
It's helpful for Gainsville patients to understand the difference between fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. When Dr. Pavlik prescribes a removable appliance like clear aligners, you’ll wear it most of the day, but you can take the trays out of your mouth.
Besides the obvious differences, Pavlik Orthodontics uses clear aligners to treat mild to moderate orthodontic problems. Dr. Pavlik generally uses fixed appliances for comprehensive and serious treatment.
Metal Braces & Other Options
Most patients we treat at Pavlik Orthodontics choose modern metal braces to straighten their teeth.
Metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic treatment in Gainesville, but you have other options, too.
After your first free consultation exam, Dr. Pavlik will talk to you about which treatment would be right for you based on your unique needs and smile goals.
Retainers
Retainers are essential for maintaining your new smile after orthodontic treatment. At Pavlik Orthodontics, we provide customized retainers to ensure your teeth stay in their new positions.
Dr. Pavlik will guide you on how to wear and care for your retainer to keep your smile looking its best. Whether you need a fixed or removable retainer, our team is here to support you in preserving your beautiful results.