The Sakowitz Smiles Difference
There are a lot of places to get braces or Invisalign. What sets Sakowitz Smiles apart is how we bring it all together: experienced doctors, advanced technology, personalized treatment, and the accountability that comes from being genuinely doctor-owned and locally led.
From ranking in the Top 1% of Invisalign providers to becoming Florida’s largest DentalMonitoring provider, we’re always looking for better ways to care for our patients. But technology and experience are only part of the story — at the heart of Sakowitz Smiles is a team that takes personal responsibility for every smile we treat.
With locations in Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, and Hamlin, we’re proud to care for families throughout the Orlando area.
Proudly Doctor-Owned and Locally Led
Many patients don’t realize that some orthodontic and dental offices that look locally owned are actually run by large corporations or private equity groups.
Sakowitz Smiles is different. We’re doctor-owned and locally led, which means the doctors responsible for your care are part of the same practice that serves your community. Treatment decisions are made by our doctors based on what’s best for you — not by a distant corporate office.
As our practice has grown, so has our team of doctors, who work closely together and share the same commitment to personalized, high-quality care. You get the benefit of an entire doctor team’s knowledge and experience, plus coordinated care from start to finish.
Dr. Sakowitz puts his name above the door and stands behind every smile. As Sakowitz Smiles has grown, that personal accountability hasn’t changed.
Expertise
Dr. Sakowitz is a Board Certified Orthodontist, a distinction awarded by the American Board of Orthodontics only to practitioners who’ve demonstrated advanced knowledge and clinical excellence.
Today, our doctors work together to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults, with experience across braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and a wide range of orthodontic appliances. That breadth matters — we’re not limited to one system or approach. We evaluate your smile, bite, lifestyle, and individual needs, then recommend the treatment we believe is best for you.
Dr. Sakowitz has also been recognized as one of Orlando’s Top Orthodontists by Orlando Family Magazine.
Top 1% Invisalign Experience
Experience matters when it comes to Invisalign. Sakowitz Smiles is a Blue Diamond Invisalign Provider and ranks in the Top 1% of Invisalign providers nationwide — a reflection of just how much experience our doctors have with Invisalign clear aligners.
Invisalign treatment is about more than a series of trays. The diagnosis, treatment plan, and decisions made along the way all shape the final result. Our Invisalign experience, combined with our expertise in traditional orthodontics, lets us treat a wide range of orthodontic needs and customize treatment for each patient.
We don’t believe Invisalign, braces, or any single system is right for everyone. Because our doctors are experienced across multiple treatment options, we can recommend the approach that will give you the best result.
State-of-the-Art Technology
We don’t invest in technology just to say we have it — we invest in it when it makes treatment better, more precise, or more convenient for our patients.
With iTero® digital scanning, we create a detailed 3D model of your teeth without traditional impressions. Our doctors use digital treatment planning to study your smile and bite and customize your treatment from day one.
For patients in braces, DIBS AI digital indirect bonding lets us plan the position of each bracket digitally before it’s placed, then transfer that plan to your teeth using custom trays — so treatment starts with brackets positioned specifically for your smile.
We also use 3D printing and our in-house lab to create select orthodontic appliances and clear aligners, giving our doctors greater control to personalize your treatment.
Closer Care with DentalMonitoring
What happens between appointments matters too. Sakowitz Smiles is proud to be Florida’s largest DentalMonitoring provider, with more than 1,300 active patients monitored through the platform.*
DentalMonitoring lets you submit regular scans of your smile from home using your smartphone, giving our team added insight into how your treatment is progressing between visits. For many patients, that means fewer unnecessary trips to the office and closer oversight throughout treatment — rather than waiting for the next scheduled appointment, our team can often spot something that needs attention sooner.
We believe the best use of technology isn’t to make care less personal — it’s to help us stay more connected to our patients and their treatment.
*Based on active patients monitored, as reported by DentalMonitoring, June 2026.
Creativity
Every smile is different, and while great orthodontics is grounded in science, getting to the right treatment plan often takes thoughtful problem-solving.
Did you know? Outside of orthodontics, Dr. Sakowitz created one of the first escape rooms in the country — an early pioneer in an industry that was just beginning to take off in the U.S. Building a brand-new kind of entertainment experience took imagination and a willingness to think differently, and that same mindset carries into how we approach your treatment. No two patients are alike, and we don’t believe their treatment plans should be either.
One Team Behind Your Smile
As we’ve grown, we’ve been intentional about holding onto the personal care that has always defined our practice.
Our doctors don’t work in isolation — they communicate, collaborate, and share a common treatment philosophy. You may see different members of our doctor team during your journey with us, but your treatment follows one coordinated plan, and the entire team is invested in your result. That gives you something a single-doctor practice can’t always offer: the experience and perspective of multiple doctors, plus greater availability when you need us.
Behind our doctors is a team that takes pride in knowing our patients, celebrating their progress, and making the orthodontic experience one you can actually enjoy.
Dangers of DIY & Mail-Order Aligners
Moving teeth is a medical treatment — it affects not just the appearance of your smile, but your teeth, roots, gums, bone, and bite.
Treatment without proper diagnosis and professional supervision can lead to complications, including damage to teeth and gums, unwanted bite changes, and other issues that can be difficult to correct. At Sakowitz Smiles, your treatment is planned and supervised by licensed doctors throughout your entire journey with us. We monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed to keep treatment safe, effective, and on track.
Technology can make orthodontic care more convenient — but it should never replace the judgment of a trained doctor.
Find Your Reason to Smile
At Sakowitz Smiles, you don’t have to choose between advanced technology and personal attention, or between the resources of a large practice and the accountability of a locally owned one — we bring those things together.
You get an experienced team of doctors, Top 1% Invisalign experience, some of the most advanced technology available in orthodontics, closer treatment oversight through DentalMonitoring, and a practice that’s genuinely doctor-owned and locally led. Most importantly, you get a team that takes your smile personally.
Whether you’re considering braces or Invisalign for yourself or exploring treatment for your child, we’d love the opportunity to show you the Sakowitz Smiles difference.