Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Our Sylvania Advantage Article

                     Kay & Paulus Orthodontics opens Sylvania office

Kay and Paulus Orthodontics recently expanded to Sylvania, opening an office at 5860 Alexis Rd. “We have many ties with Sylvania and have had dentists and patients ask repeatedly when we were going to open a Sylvania office. We also have patients from southeastern Michigan who find this location more convenient,” explains Vicki Watts, practice administrator. Kay and Paulus Orthodontics also have offices in Maumee and Perrysburg. Sylvania-based architect Nancy Kime designed the 4,000 square feet to maximize the space and natural light while meeting the needs of the practice. Drs. Kay and Paulus share a private office adjacent to the treatment room and two separate tooth brushing areas are conveniently placed nearby. In addition, a full laboratory and two consultation rooms are also included in the office layout. The long treatment room holds six treatment chairs and convenient workspaces, each equipped with computer monitors.
“We have a very high tech practice with the state-of-the art technologies including digital x-rays and intra oral scanners. We offer only the highest quality orthodontics for children and adults. In addition to traditional metal and clear braces, we offer Invisalign treatment.” Watts noted. Invisalign clear aligners are virtually invisible and comfortable to wear. The aligners are removable so patients can brush and floss normally to keep gums healthy. “We no longer need to take impressions of our patients but use a digital scanner, which is much easier for the patient and more accurate.”
Seated L-R: Jean Kay, D.D.S., Kay Steele; Standing, L-R: Heather Kwapich, Wendy Miller, Rachel Shaink, Jill Lisowski, Vicki Watts and Pam Heninger.
Seated L-R: Jean Kay, D.D.S., Kay Steele; Standing, L-R: Heather Kwapich, Wendy Miller, Rachel Shaink, Jill Lisowski, Vicki Watts and Pam Heninger.
According to the orthodontists, patients love their great smiles following treatment but there is also a great hygienic benefit of having straighter teeth. These include making it easier to brush and floss resulting in healthier gums. Also, properly aligned teeth will protect them from unwanted enamel wear.
Dr. Kay is a graduate of Cornell University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and economics. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Columbia University college of Dental Medicine, where she also obtained her certificate in orthodontics.
Dr. Paulus is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from OSU as well. He completed his orthodontic residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he received an MSD postgraduate specialty degree. His wife, Dr. Ashley Paulus is a pediatric dentist with Sylvania Pediatric Dental Care. Dr. Kay, Dr. Paulus and their team are passionate about giving their patients the best orthodontic treatment possible using the latest technology available.