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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 that can move the teeth should the […]
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 natural smile. Mick Jagger’s daughter; […]
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 separate knowledge and skill from […]
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 or Invisalign), cost, payment plans […]
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 visible than the traditional metal […]
