OFM_SakowitzSmiles_Profile_2_20_Central_Profile 1 / 23 / 20 2 : 41 PM Page 1 Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics Dr . Scott Sakowitz uses creativity and out - of - the - box thinking to give his patients “ It’s about finding what’s the smile they’ve always going to be the quickest way to By Brittany Ann Morrisey wanted . get from point A to point B and To Dr . Scott Sakowitz , creating a treatment plan for each of his patients is a what’s going to give the little bit like solving a puzzle . “ It’s about finding what’s going to be the patient the best result . ” quickest way to get from point A to point B and — Dr . Scott Sakowitz what’s going to give the patient the best result , ” he says . Dr . Sakowitz is a board - certified orthodontist , a distinction only 10 % of orthodontists have in the Orlando area . His practice , Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics , has two conveniently located offices : One in Lake Nona and another in Winter Garden . Sakowitz Smiles offers pediatric and adult orthodontic treatment using braces , clear braces and Invisalign ™ . Following the American Dental nology . In fact , both of his offices use digital tooth “ Having a good bite where everything fits Association and the American Association of scanners to make 3D computer models of patients ’ together well and everything functions properly Orthodontists guidelines , Dr . Sakowitz recom - mouths . helps you keep your teeth for the rest of your life , ” mends children first visit the orthodontist at age 7 . “ The digital tooth scanner has really helped us he says . “ If teeth are rotated or crowded , one on top “ Dental problems are easier to prevent than to get away with one of the things people associate of the other , it’s difficult to clean , so you’re at an fix , ” he says . with orthodontic treatment , which are those messy increased risk for cavities and gum disease . ” Additionally , by catching an issue before it hap - molds that taste awful and make you feel like you Born and raised in Central Florida , Dr . pens , Dr . Sakowitz is able to lessen the treatment want to gag , ” he says . “ And we’ve been able to get Sakowitz grew up in Longwood and graduated time for patients — cutting months off how long away from that 100 % . It’s really exciting to be able from Lake Mary High School . After an undergrad - they may need to keep their braces on . to offer technology like this . ” uate education at the University of Florida , he went When it comes to treatments for adults , With the help of 3D printing , Dr . Sakowitz’s to the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania’s Invisalign ™ is a popular option offered by Sakowitz offices are also working toward being able to offer School of Dental Medicine and then completed his Smiles . Invisalign ™ allows people to avoid traditional same - day turnaround for retainers without taking a three - year orthodontics residency at the University metal braces for something that is more subtle . mold . of Michigan . Although there are many studies that show a This propensity toward creativity and out - of - After completing his training , he returned to link between having a great smile and happiness the - box thinking is in some measure a result of Dr . Florida with his wife , Dr . Martinez , with whom he and success in life , Dr . Sakowitz says the appearance Sakowitz’s lifelong enthusiasm for puzzles , evi - has two children . of your teeth is not the only reason to visit your denced by the fact that he owns and runs a number “ Florida feels like home , ” he says . orthodontist . of escape rooms and he even appeared on Wheel of Upon his return to the Sunshine State , Fortune , where he was triumphant as the winning Dr . Sakowitz opened his own practice , in contestant . part , because he wanted to give patients a But unlike some of the games at his escape more personalized dental experience . rooms , with orthodontia , he always knows what the “ Not every orthodontics office out there puzzle’s final reveal is going to be . takes the time to show people what’s actually “ In my mind , there’s always one solution : that going on in their mouths or their children’s ideal bite and that ideal smile . ” mouths , ” he says . “ I like to dedicate uninter - rupted time to speak with patients and par - ents about their individual situation and what I recommend to give them the smile Sakowitz Smiles that they’ve always wanted . ” Offices in Lake Nona and The patient experience is important to Winter Garden Dr . Sakowitz , so not only does he place an emphasis on customer service but he also ( 407 ) 627 - 1187 believes in using the latest cutting - edge tech - SakowitzSmiles.com 36 ORLANDO FAMILY february 2020 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM