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

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Is it normal to feel sore after the braces are placed?

YES! When you get your braces on, you may feel a general overall soreness in your mouth. It is very normal for your teeth to be tender for three to five days, but everyone is different. If the soreness is severe, you can take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or Advil (Ibuprofen) as directed. Stronger pain meds are […]

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Tooth Crowding (Yaeba)

The trend “Tooth Crowding” originated in Japan a few years ago, but has gained a lot of hype recently. Japanese women use this dental procedure to make their teeth crooked to get an imperfect smile. In this dental procedure, the canines are pushed forward, giving a look of fangs or crooked teeth (or snaggle teeth […]

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Wisdom teeth 101…

A lot of patients ask “when is the best time to get wisdom teeth out?” Do they need to come out before or after braces? Really, to an Orthodontist, it shouldn’t matter when they come out. Orthodontists usually yield to the general dentist as to when they recommend for them to be removed. It is […]

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Dr. Robert Fry Introduces New Invisalign One-Week Aligner Recommendation

New advances in technology allow one-week aligner wear with up to 50% shorter treatment times for Fry Orthodontic Specialist Invisalign patients. OVERLAND PARK, KS – Due to recent advancements in Invisalign material, Align Technology is introducing one-week aligner wear instead of two-week aligner wear for Invisalign Full, Teen, and Assist products. This recent change in Invisalign […]

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If there is a loose tooth…

If you or your child gets hit in the mouth and has a loose tooth, the best thing to do is try to solidify the tooth and have it checked by your general dentist as soon as possible! If the tooth has been knocked out and you can find it, rinse it off and try […]

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