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CAN INVISALIGN TRAYS MELT?

Be careful in the summer heat!! Your trays will melt and become distorted in a hot car! Keep them out of direct sunlight or near the stove when you’re cooking. You can wear them to the pool or the beach, but when you take them out to eat, put them...

My Dog Ate My Retainer

Ever find yourself having to explain to your orthodontist that you need a new retainer because your dog ate it? Surprisingly it happens more often than not. Dogs are attracted to the saliva and the smell of the retainers. They have strong mouth muscles so when they find the retainers,...

How Do I Floss with Braces?

Practicing oral hygiene like flossing with braces is essential to keep teeth healthy and to prevent plaque buildup....

What are Orthodontic Appliances?

Orthodontic appliances are tools that are used to help straighten teeth, prepare the teeth and mouth for braces, and support the braces process. Here are some common orthodontic appliances:...

3 More Reasons to Drink Water for Your Oral Health

Drinking water is vital to your overall health, but it also helps keep your mouth clean and improves your oral hygiene. When you’re thirsty, instead of reaching for a soda or sports drink, get a glass of water instead. Here are 3 more reasons why water is the right choice...

Will Braces Make My Teeth Sensitive?

Most of us have experienced sensitive teeth at some point, especially when eating or drinking something hot or cold. Tooth sensitivity is caused when the gums pull back from a tooth to expose the soft layer of dentin beneath. Sensitive teeth are common, let’s explore some of the causes: What...

Orthodontic Treatment For Your Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a disorder that pauses breath and causes shallow breathing during sleep. Throat muscles relax and the airway becomes blocked, which restricts the amount of air that reaches your lungs....

Fry Orthodontics Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

Please join with us as Fry Orthodontics celebrates 40 years of providing orthodontic service in Kansas and Missouri. Great patients have put the many smiles in our days for over 40 fantastic Years! We are honored to have played a role in creating smiles for so many children and...

Braces and Root Resorption

Root resorption occurs in childhood, when the roots of baby teeth are broken down by the body to make room for permanent teeth to grow in. However, after permanent teeth are in position, root resorption is an uncommon condition where the body's cells dissolve the tooth root structure....

Whoopi Goldberg Speaks about Preventing Gum Disease

Popular American talk show, “The View” has tapped into an issue that has generated much buzz in the dental world. One of the four hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, shared a very real experience with the viewers in 2016 about gum disease. “For years and years, I let my mouth go and...

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