Welcome to the Fry Orthodontics blog, where we answer your questions and provide information about orthodontics and oral health.
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After having braces, you will need a retainer to keep your teeth positioned the same as they are when you have your braces removed. One option is to have a 3-D Clear Retainer made to keep everything in place. The 3-D Clear is made of a clear acrylic (plastic) that covers all surfaces of the […]
Fry Orthodontic Specialists treat and educate patients about teeth grinding and how it affects their overall dental health. Learn more on our blog.
Contrary to what some may think, TMJ is not a disorder! TMJ actually describes a hinged joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull….also known as the temporomandibular joint. This joint is flexible; which allows the jaw to move up and down or side to side. It also allows for talking, chewing, and yawning. […]
Did you know????? It is a fact that George Washington suffered from such bad dental health that he lost all his teeth at an early age? He had two sets of false teeth that were actually made of hippopotamus ivory and gold…not wood. The only problem with these creative dentures is that they were made […]
There are many reasons that kids need braces. Seeing an orthodontist is usually recommended around age 7; which is about the time when permanent teeth start to come in. Your child’s dentist will probably be the first to suggest that you see an orthodontist. This does not always mean your child will start treatment right […]
