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At what age should my child start seeing an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents bring their children in around the age of 7.  It does not mean that they will start treatment at that age, but there are many valid reasons for having an orthodontic evaluation at that early age. Orthodontists are trained to spot problems with jaw growth and emerging […]

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Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Features Fry Orthodontics’ Clinical Efficiency

The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics recently highlighted Fry Orthodontic Specialists’ unique approach to practice management and patient treatment.

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Fry Orthodontic Specialists Lee’s Summit Office has a New Location

Fry Orthodontics is excited to announce the opening of our new Lee’s Summit located in the Raintree North Shopping Center at 304 SW Greenwich Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082. Our Lee’s Summit orthodontist office is near the intersection of highways 291 and 150. Meet the Fry Lee’s Summit Orthodontist Team Dr. Zach Williams will continue […]

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Still sucking that thumb?? We can help!

It is estimated that 18% of children between the ages of 2-6 suck their thumb. Researchers have learned that thumb sucking occurs mostly in western culture, where kids generally begin to spend time away from their mothers at an early age. It calms and comforts the child when they need it, but it can also […]

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Drinking water throughout the day for your dental health

As a daily routine many of us stop and get a big fountain drink to sip on to get us through the day. Each time you take a sip of that soda you are bathing your teeth in sugar and acid from the drink.  This repetitive dowsing of soda causes the enamel of the teeth […]

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