A native of Gainesville, FL, Dr. Pavlik received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering at the University of Florida in 1999. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2003. Dr. Pavlik received a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Jacksonville University Dental School of Orthodontics in 2005.
Dr. Pavlik is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and is a member of the American Dental Association. He presented a table clinic at the 2004 annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists.
In his free time, Dr. Pavlik enjoys sports, photography and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Rachel, have a son, Jack. He is an avid Gator fan and can be seen at almost every Gator sporting event.
Heather was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Gainesville in 1995. She is highly experienced in all aspects of orthodontics and can answer any treatment or financial question you may have. In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
Julie was born in Gainesville and has been a diehard Gator fan ever since. She graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Santa Fe College in June of 2015. Her favorite part of working in the dental field is the ability to help patients achieve new confidence with their new, perfect smiles. In Julies spare time she enjoys wakeboarding, fishing and hanging out at the beach. She also loves spending time with her husband, family, friends and Pitbull Terrier, Gunner.
Shelleana is a true Gator who was born and raised in Gainesville. She fulfilled her life-long dream when she became an Orthodontic Assistant in 2011, and she loves seeing the beautiful smiles she helps to create. Shelleana has three children and enjoys spending her free time with them on their boat. When not at the lake, she loves tailgating with her friends and boyfriend at Gator games.
With more than 20 years of experience working as a certified orthodontic clinician, Shelli takes great pride each and every day knowing that she truly makes a positive difference in the lives ofpatients. In her spare time, Shelli loves getting to enjoy her family, friends, and grandchildren.
At Pavlik Orthodontics we are committed to providing patients with happier, healthier smiles and to exceeding client expectations when it comes to service and care. We will always go the extra mile and are dedicated to patient satisfaction.
Its no secret that it can be a struggle to get children to willingly brush their teeth after meals and before bedtime. At Pavlik Orthodontics, we receive questions daily from worried parents who are concerned about their childrens future oral health suffering as a result of their resistance to brushing regularly. Most kids dont actively want to brush their teeth, much like they dont want to eat their veggies, take a bath, or get to bed on time. Nevertheless, these are all necessary habits for them to learn in order to have their best life in the future. So, how can you end the daily battles and get your children to brush on their own? Follow these simple tips from the experts at Pavlik!
Get your child a cool toothbrush that he or she is excited to use and cant wait to try out. There are plenty of childrens toothbrushes on the market that feature the latest Disney characters, race cars, TV stars, and more. Make it a special treat for your kids to accompany you to the store and pick out the toothbrushes they like best. They wont be able to wait to get home and use them!
Remember the line from Mary Poppins? In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. Find the fun and *snap*, the jobs a game! Turns out its great advice. All you need is a little fun to make dental health seem appealing to your kids. A simple I bet I can beat you into the bathroom to brush our teeth! can get your children excited to brush their teeth.
No, we arent suggesting that you should pay your kids to brush! However, setting up a system of simple rewards for good oral health behaviors can be an effective way to convince stubborn children to brush without being asked. Maybe your child gets to stay up an extra 15 or 30 minutes if he flosses and brushes his teeth before bed. Or, a week of consistent brushing could be rewarded with a toy or other small prize. The reward itself is up to you, but coming up with an incentive for kids to brush is a trick thats definitely worth a try.
Sometimes all it takes is a little praise to get kids excited about a task. Using positive phrasing and expressing pride and pleasure when your child brushes without making a fuss will reinforce the behavior and encourage kids to brush without being asked. After all, kids typically want their parents to be impressed by what they do!
When all else fails, make an effort to lead by example! This is a tried and true tip that seems to work every time. Your kids naturally look up to you and want to be like you, so why not take advantage of it? Spend some quality time with your children and show them the benefits of a bright, healthy smile. Your children will follow suit and develop great oral care habits all on their own.