Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Retainers
Hawley
Clear
Fixed retainers are just that. They are fixed or "glued" to the teeth. The are placed in a position which do not interfere with the bite and are behind the teeth so you cannot see them. Hygiene can be more difficult with fixed retainers because flossing becomes more challenging. So we try to reserve fixed retainers for cases that had severe crowding or large spaces. Even with fixed retainers in place, we recommend wearing the removable retainers provided.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Missing Teeth
Commonly missing teeth are upper laterals, lower second premolars, and third molars. Treatment timing is important. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends children be seen around age 7, after the permanent first molars and incisors have erupted. If there are missing teeth, we can make certain decisions that will make treatment easier down the road. Some of the decisions are to:
1.) Wait on treatment with the idea of opening space to eventually replace them one day with implants or bridges. Before implants or bridges are placed, we need to make sure the patient's growth is complete. A great source of information about orthodontic treatment to prepare for implants is: http://www.kokichorthodontics.com/single-tooth-implants
2.) Close space. If we are closing space, we may decide to extract primary teeth sooner than they were supposed to exfoliate (fall out). The space may close on it's own or need orthodontics to close.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Invisalign for Adults & Teens
Kay & Paulus Orthodontics provides braces and Invisalign.Choosing to straighten your teeth is a big decision that affects not only your appearance, but your lifestyle as well. As an adult, you may be looking to improve on your smile for business or social reasons. Or perhaps you're a teen or the parent of a teen hoping to make the best of an inevitable situation. Either way, Invisalign can provide a simple way to accomplish this.
Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements Drs. Kay & Paulus plan out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You simply pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete and you achieve the confident smile that you've always wanted. The best part about the whole process is that most people won't even know you're straightening your teeth.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets from 3M
-From 3M Unitek
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
iTero Element Scanner
Kay and Paulus Orthodontics have a digital scanner. It is called the iTero Element. It takes a digital model of your teeth in a matter of minutes. We then submit the scan to Invisalign for your orthodontic care.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Our New Sylvania Location
The address is:
We are dedicated to our patients and always strive for better service and convenience. Please call us at 567-455-5076 to schedule your first visit.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
4/21/15 Morning Huddle Joke
Spring joke today: Why is the letter A like a flower?... It gets followed by a bee (B):)
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
4/7/15 Morning Huddle Joke
Q: What did the tooth say to the departing dentist?
A: Fill me in when you get back
http://www.jokes4us.com/peoplejokes/dentistjokes/dentistonelinersjokes.html
A: Fill me in when you get back
http://www.jokes4us.com/peoplejokes/dentistjokes/dentistonelinersjokes.html
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
3/17/15 Morning Huddle Joke
Why don't you iron 4-Leaf clovers? Because you don’t want to press your luck.
Monday, March 16, 2015
3/16/15 Morning Huddle Joke
What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?
A rash of good luck!
A rash of good luck!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/25/15 Morning Huddle Joke
Q: At what time do most people go to the dentist? A: At tooth-hurty (2:30).
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Morning Huddle Jokes
Morning Huddle Jokes
Kay & Paulus Orthodontics would like to share our morning huddle jokes. Dr. Paulus has a joke each morning to get the staff up & going. We either laugh at the jokes or Dr. Paulus if they're not funny! Dr. Paulus did not write these jokes and thanks the writers of these jokes.
February 17th, 2015 morning huddle joke:
What dinosaur has cleanest gums and teeth?
...A Flosso-raptor!
2/18/15 morning huddle joke:
What does the dentist of the year get?...A little plaque
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