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Announcing New Platte City Office

Fry Orthodontic Specialists is thrilled to announce our newest location in Platte City, Missouri! The same superb service KC area residents have received from Fry Orthodontic professionals since 1977 can now be found in Platte City and surrounding communities like Weston. Whether your needs include metal braces or ceramic braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, or other […]

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A mouthwash that can specifically target bad bacteria?

Could swishing with a mouthwash everyday really prevent tooth decay? Supposedly a new mouthwash invented by a UCLA microbiologist is an effective way to destroy the Streptococcus bacteria; which is the main cause for decay. In a study, subjects that used the mouthwash just one time got rid of the harmful bacteria over a four […]

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Fake braces becoming a trend??

In early 2013 a new trend came into the spotlight. In East Asia, teens are buying ‘non-medical’ or fake braces off the black market for around $100!  Braces or any type of dental care are considered a status symbol and luxury.  It’s not a normal part of ‘teen life’ in Thailand, Malaysia, or Indonesia to […]

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Please Join Us in Welcoming Dr. James Galea to Fry Orthodontics!

Dr. James was born in Malta, a small island nation in Europe. Here he graduated dental school with distinction and earned the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery. After working as a dentist for two years in one of the nation’s leading practices, Dr. James was selected for matriculation at University of the Pacific, Arthur […]

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Faith Hill Shows Off Braces at 45

Did any of you catch Faith Hill wearing braces at the Grammys?  She is an inspiration to all adults looking to improve their smiles!  Check out this video from the Today Show: http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/50781186#50781186   Dr. Jeremy

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