Art Forms

Remember the old days of holding sticky goop in a tray up to your teeth to get an impression? Those days are long gone at Caroline Pawlak’s Artful Orthodontics. “We are an all-digital o ice here. I can get a much more accurate and reliable image using a scanner and CAD software…without that sticky, yucky aftertaste.”

That is just the beginning of what sets Artful Orthodontics apart. “I call my practice Artful Orthodontics because I believe what we create here is truly an art. It is not enough to just straighten the teeth. I see many people who’ve had work done and their teeth stop short of what they could have been.”

For years, the “holy grail” in orthodontics was truly, custom fit braces. Teeth are so specific to an individual that dental records are used to solve crimes. And now, with advances in scanning techniques that dream is a reality at Artful Orthodontics.

Dr. Pawlak says, “I use a wand, go in and scan your mouth. Then we use CAD software to create a digitally precise 3-D rendering. I mark exactly where I want braces to go and we utilize technology developed by Lightforce to create a fully integrated system of 3D-printed ceramic braces. There is no guesswork, no slight deviations trying to place them. Later, as adjustments become necessary, the same precise approach is used. They’re more comfortable, with fewer side e ects, and the digital software lets me preview the results we expect to see, and I can actively show my patients what they have to look forward to.”

While the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children visit an orthodontist at age seven to establish a good baseline for their teeth development, Artful Orthodontics isn’t just about teens and young adults.

“Whether you’re 8 or 80, if your teeth are healthy, I’m here to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Just recently, I had the pleasure of fitting braces for a vibrant 83-year-old woman who had been turned away by other orthodontists. Don’t hesitate to come in and chat with me about your smile aspirations. The best part? Your initial consultation won’t cost you a penny!”