Fry Orthodontics is excited to announce that we will be expanding our Smile Community into Leavenworth, Kansas, in January 2017. The new office is located at 2115 S. 4th Street Ste. 13. “I am excited to become a part of the Leavenworth community. I am looking forward to meeting new...
Wearing retainers after braces is crucial in order to retain the teeth to the perfect alignment the braces created. Without proper wear of the retainers, teeth can go back to the original position. There are a couple of variations of retainers. One being an acrylic retainer with an adjustable wire...
The fashion industry is bored with perfection. Recently the most sought after models are gracing runways with off-beat looks, like tattoos, piercings, and gap teeth. Australian supermodel Jessica Hart (Victoria’s Secret) despised wearing an insert to disguise her gap teeth on modeling jobs. Now she gets more bookings with her...
Orthodontics is one of the oldest specialty fields in dentistry. An orthodontic specialist completes three or four years of pre-dental university education, followed by four years of dental school, and an additional two years of specialty training and practice in a university or clinical setting. Proper orthodontic treatment requires a...
Your first orthodontist visit at Fry Orthodontic Specialists is free and a great way to meet the Fry team and doctors, and learn about the benefits of braces. During your first visit, our orthodontic specialists will provide you with information on the recommended treatment options (including clear and metal braces...
I did not have braces as a child, but waited until I was an adult to have orthodontic care. My teeth didn’t seem “horrible”, but I definitely had some areas that bothered me and that I wanted to improve. I chose clear brackets on my top arch, which were less...
Loosing teeth is a “BIG” event for any child around the world…it lets them know that they are becoming a big boy or girl. In the United States we have the tooth fairy, but there are many other beliefs and traditions around the world. In Japan and Korea, it is...
The length of treatment is determined by the severity of each specific case. If there are bite issues, it is sometimes easier and quicker for traditional braces to correct. Although Invisalign has come a long way with what they can do, braces are still the standard in orthodontic treatment. If...
During orthodontic treatment, it is normal to experience some rubbing or irritation from the braces, wires, or appliances. The arch wires move as the teeth move, so you may be fine one day, and have something poking the next. If an arch wire is causing irritation to your cheeks or...
Although most of the time a “simple fix” sounds too good to be true, what I’m about to tell you may be one suggestion that actually works. According to studies recently done at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, simply smiling will help one appear younger in other peoples’ eyes. Participants...
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