At Funzone, we pride ourselves on providing the best pediatric dental and orthodontic care possible. Our highly trained doctors and dental team focus on creating a warm, comfortable, and kid-friendly environment. Our vision is to make dentistry FUN while minimizing the anxiety many young people experience at the dental office. Helping a child feel at ease and less frightened is a major step toward helping them to develop good oral care habits. We are firm believers in prevention and education as the KEY to a happy and healthy smile. We offer a wide variety of dental services including, but not limited to:

We seek to educate our patients by not only performing routine professional cleanings and dental check ups, but also educating parents on how to establish proper oral care habits from childhood that will last a lifetime. As your dental and orthodontic home, we understand that every child is different and that we must address each individual set of circumstances in order to insure a smooth and successful dental visit. With your help we are able to do just that! Engaging with our patients, praising and using positive reinforcements, ultimately builds trust and minimizes fear and anxiety for our young patients.

Dr. Gavri was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. He graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans before being accepted at The Medical University of South Carolina for his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Your dentist may refer you to an orthodontist if youre looking to improve your smile by straightening crooked teeth, correcting a misaligned bite, of aligning the jaw correctly. Orthodontists are dental specialists with the training and skills to aid with the diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

Your orthodontist can recommend different types of fixed or removable appliances to help move your teeth, retrain muscles, or influence the growth of your jaws. These devices work by exerting gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws to facilitate gradual movement.

In most cases, your general dentist will recommend that you visit an orthodontist if you need specialized care and treatment for crooked teeth or a bad bite. That said, it is recommended that children visit the orthodontist for the first time by the age of 7 years.

If a patient needs orthodontic treatment, early interceptive treatment, braces, headgear, and other orthodontic devices typically yield the best results when interventions are introduced as early as possible.

That said, teens and adults can also seek orthodontic treatment to improve the function of their mouth and enhance their smile. Early treatment helps to improve oral hygiene and reduce the risk of gum disease, cavities, and other oral problems. Your orthodontist and dentist will work together to create the best treatment plan for optimal results.

Dr. Gavri was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. He graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans before being accepted at The Medical University of South Carolina for his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. During dental school, Dr. Gavri was involved in numerous school programs under various capacities. He volunteered at a local dental clinic where he treated the underserved community, while also being a treasurer of his schools national dental association. Before graduation, Dr. Gavri went on to become the president of MUSCs Orthodontic Interest Group where he helped other dental students further solidify their passion for orthodontics.

Dr. Mary Kate Gavri received her formal dental training at the Medical University of South Carolina where she was in-ducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society. She practiced general dentistry for sev-eral years in Charleston, SC before deciding to pursue her passion in orthodontics. She was accepted into the orthodontics program at LSU and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where she spent two years and received her Master of Science in Dentistry and specialty certification in orthodontics.

Dr. David Tran, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is a well educated medical and dental professional. He is a native of Southern California and attained his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego in 1999.

Jung Ah Lee is a dentist serving the community of Houston, TX. She attend-ed the University of Puerto Rico, where she received her dental degree. Dr. Lee has been a part of the Houston community for several years.

Dr. Malik has practiced in the Houston area for the past 4 years and is an experienced provider of general dental services to both adults and children. She earned her DMD degree from Kornberg School of dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia, and also earned a BDS degree from Khyber College of Dentistry in Pakistan. Dr. Malik is passionate about raising patient oral health awareness, and developing a strong personal rapport with each of her patients. Her goal is to provide a stress-free dental experience. Dr. Malik is also highly experienced in providing exceptional dental care to children. She is truly a Dentist for the entire family. In her spare time, Dr. Malik enjoys yoga and traveling. She also loves to cook and try new recipes. We are excited to have Dr. Malik join our Family Smiles Dental Care Team. We are confident you will be as happy as we are to have her managing your oral healthcare. Please give Dr. Malik a warm welcome when you come in to see her.