Dr. Pavlik grew up in Hebron, Nebraska with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She attended Wayne State College and UNMC College of Dentistry, graduating in 2005. She has been practicing in Columbus eversince, starting with Family 1st Dental as they opened a practice in Columbus. She was joined by her sister-in-law, Dr. Michelle Bargen in 2007.
She is married to John Pavlik and they have 4 children, Neve, Evan, Abigail, and Leah. They have loved making Columbus their home. In her free time she is busy keeping up with her kids, working out and attending continuing education courses. She also loves spendingtime with extended family, traveling, reading and cooking.
Dr. Michelle Bargen is a general dentist practicing at Dental Innovations of Columbus. She grew up in Fairbury, Nebraska and completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State College participating in the RHOP program. Dr. Bargen attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln-College of Dentistry and graduated with honors in 2006. The following year she participated in and graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Centers General Practice Residency program. During her time at UNMC, Dr. Bargen spent time specializing in the care of the medically compromised dental population as well as honing her surgical skills for private practice. In the fall of 2007, Dr. Bargen moved to Columbus to join her sister-in-law, Dr. Kendra Pavlik at Family 1st Dental.
Dr. Bargen and her husband Jeff are blessed with five children. Owen, Laura, Meredith, Hadley, and Andrew keep their parents on their toes most days. They are members of St. Isidores Catholic Church in Columbus. Jeff teaches Science at Lakeview High School as well as coaches wrestling and football. They both love spending time watching their children participate in all their various activities. In their free time they love spending time with their friends and family enjoying food, fun and the outdoors. If they can sneak away, you might see them on the golf course.
Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases. Depending on your needs, your dentist will design a partial denture for you. A partial denture may have a metal framework and clasps that connect to your teeth, or they can have other connectors that are more natural looking. In some cases, a removable partial denture is made to attach to your natural teeth with devices called precision attachments. Precision attachments are generally more esthetic than clasps.
Crowns on your natural teeth are sometimes needed to improve the fit of a removable partial denture and they are usually required with attachments. Partial dentures with precision attachments generally cost more than those with clasps. Consult with your dentist to find out which type is right for you.
Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If youve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Thats because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teeththings that people often take for granted.
When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile.
Even if you wear full dentures, you still have to practice good dental hygiene. Brush your gums, tongue and roof of your mouth every morning with a soft-bristled brush before you insert your dentures to stimulate circulation in your tissues and help remove plaque.