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.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
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2 years ago
Genuinely impressed by the entire office staff. The receptionist is thorough and friendly. The assistant who helped me today (who is only there temporarily to help out) was incredible. She was alsp super thorough and explained every single thing she was doing and why. Dr Pavlik has such a calm and comforting presence. You can tell that they enjoy what they do which makes all the difference. I only had to get my retainer replaced but would 100% recommend them for any service they provide.
Lisa Reid
2 years ago
Excellent customer service. Dr. Pavlik and staff are the BEST
Benjamin Hebblethwaite
3 years ago
Orthodontist did not wear a mask around my kid and the staff also seen not wearing masks. If you want compliance with city law on COVID-19, Pavlik disappoints.
Virginia Mcclellan
3 years ago
We have had the BEST experience with Pavlik Ortho! This was my sons second phase of braces. We did not go to Dr Pavlik for the first phase and boy did we mess up. His office is very family friendly, clean, super quick with appointments, and the staff is so personable. My son chose for us to drive an hour just to have Pavlik Ortho treat him! During this pandemic we have never been afraid to go to an appointment. They have followed the CDC guidelines for operation. They all had on masks and some had on gowns and face shields. They have limited the number of people who can enter and have spaced out patients to be able to clean throughly between each patient. We were very impressed!
Benjamin Hebblethwaite
4 years ago
Orthodontist did not wear a mask around my kid and the staff also seen not wearing masks. If you want compliance with city law on COVID-19, Pavlik disappoints.
Cara Pollock
4 years ago
Pavlik Ortho is a great place, great staff and reasonabily priced.
Virginia Mcclellan
4 years ago
We have had the BEST experience with Pavlik Ortho! This was my sons second phase of braces. We did not go to Dr Pavlik for the first phase and boy did we mess up. His office is very family friendly, clean, super quick with appointments, and the staff is so personable. My son chose for us to drive an hour just to have Pavlik Ortho treat him! During this pandemic we have never been afraid to go to an appointment. They have followed the CDC guidelines for operation. They all had on masks and some had on gowns and face shields. They have limited the number of people who can enter and have spaced out patients to be able to clean throughly between each patient. We were very impressed!
Sarah Allen
4 years ago
Dr. Pavlik and his team are very friendly and nice relaxing atmosphere!
Cara Pollock
4 years ago
Pavlik Ortho is a great place, great staff and reasonabily priced.
Sarah Allen
5 years ago
Dr. Pavlik and his team are very friendly and nice relaxing atmosphere!
Tamara D. Warner
6 years ago
We have appreciated the professional, courteous and personal service my son and I have received from Dr. Pavlik and his team. Before my son goes for cleanings with his dentist, they remove his wires then replace them the next morning. After only 6 months, we saw an amazing change in the alignment of his teeth. My son actually enjoys going. Highly recommended!!
April Schroeder
6 years ago
We started our daughters treatment plan at Pavlik Orthodontics this year and have been very happy with the experience so far! They are friendly, gentle and excellent at working around my schedule and availability to get her in for appointments. Dr. Pavlik is fun and very knowledgable and has made my daughter feel at ease, explaining every step of the process to her.
Daniel Grey
6 years ago
Wasted a lot of money and a year of a metal smile.
Tamara D. Warner
6 years ago
We have appreciated the professional, courteous and personal service my son and I have received from Dr. Pavlik and his team. Before my son goes for cleanings with his dentist, they remove his wires then replace them the next morning. After only 6 months, we saw an amazing change in the alignment of his teeth. My son actually enjoys going. Highly recommended!!
April Schroeder
7 years ago
We started our daughters treatment plan at Pavlik Orthodontics this year and have been very happy with the experience so far! They are friendly, gentle and excellent at working around my schedule and availability to get her in for appointments. Dr. Pavlik is fun and very knowledgable and has made my daughter feel at ease, explaining every step of the process to her.
Daniel Grey
7 years ago
Wasted a lot of money and a year of a metal smile.
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