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Welcome to the Fry Orthodontics blog, where we answer your questions and provide information about orthodontics and oral health.

If you have a question about braces or Invisalign, search our current blogs or contact us.

CAN CHEWING GUM HELP ME WITH MY BRACES??

Whether you just got your braces on or you have had them for several months, you know the next day your mouth feels a little sore. The good news is that means your teeth are moving. So what causes that dull achy feeling? The answer to that is this…your teeth are held in place by […]

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Heart health related to gum health

February was Heart Health Month, as seen by the Go Red Campaign. Every week there are more articles written about the correlation between good oral hygiene and keeping your heart healthy. So what does this all mean to me? And what can I do about it? Oral infection increases the risk of strokes.  Research has […]

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Operational Efficiency Improves Time for Braces

Fry Orthodontics believes productivity begins with the operational efficiency of treatment systems. Learn more on the Dr. Jeremy’s blog.

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What Restrictions Are There To Eating With Invisalign?

None, absolutely none.  The aligners are designed to be removed each time you eat or drink.  Remember that the recommended time of wear is 22 hours a day, so they should be removed only for eating and brushing.  This will keep your treatment progressing along at the right rate.  This means that you will not […]

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What Foods Should My Child Avoid with Braces?

It’s a good idea to skip foods that can damage or dislodge the braces. Avoid hard foods such as candy, raw carrots, corn on the cob, pretzels, nuts, popcorn and crushed ice. Other foods to avoid are sticky foods such as caramel and taffy or gum that contains sugar. These foods can cause loose brackets […]

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