A Careful Evaluation
We examine your teeth and bite before discussing treatment. Digital photographs, X-rays when needed, and other records help us see how the teeth and jaws are positioned.
Orthodontic care in Overland Park, Kansas
Your Overland Park Orthodontist
Fry Orthodontics provides braces and Invisalign treatment for children, teens, and adults in Overland Park. We take time to understand what you would like to change, explain the options in plain language, and recommend the treatment most likely to produce a healthy, stable result.
50,000+
Smiles treated
Since 1977
Serving Kansas City-area families
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YOUR OVERLAND PARK ORTHODONTIST
Personalized Orthodontic Care for Every Stage of Life
Whether you're considering braces for your child, exploring Invisalign as an adult, or simply looking for a second opinion, Fry Orthodontics has helped thousands of families throughout Overland Park and Johnson County achieve healthy, lasting smiles. Every treatment begins with understanding your goals, evaluating your bite, and recommending the approach that will provide the best long-term result.
Our Overland Park team combines decades of orthodontic experience with modern digital technology to make treatment more efficient, comfortable, and predictable. We'll explain your options clearly, answer your questions honestly, and make sure you understand every step before treatment begins.
Get to know Fry Orthodontics
What Patients Can Expect From Our Team
Orthodontic treatment can last for months, so the relationship with your orthodontic team matters. This video offers a closer look at our practice and the experience we work to provide at every visit.
How we plan treatment
We Look at More Than Straight Teeth
A good orthodontic result depends on how your teeth fit together, not just how they look from the front. Your exam includes an evaluation of tooth position, spacing, crowding, and the way your upper and lower teeth meet.
Some patients will do very well with Invisalign. Others need the additional control braces can provide. Our job is to recommend the option that makes the most sense for your bite and the movements your teeth need.
Why Alignment Matters
Crowded or poorly aligned teeth can be harder to brush and floss. A bite that does not fit together properly may also contribute to uneven tooth wear or difficulty chewing.
Treatment should leave you with a smile that looks good, feels comfortable, and is easier to maintain over time.
Affordable orthodontic care
Quality Orthodontic Care Should Be Affordable
Choosing braces or Invisalign is an investment in your long-term oral health and confidence. At Fry Orthodontics, we work to make orthodontic treatment easier to plan for by explaining costs clearly and offering flexible payment options. Our team will review your insurance benefits, explain your treatment costs clearly, and help you find a payment option that works for your family's budget.
- Complimentary orthodontic consultation
- Flexible monthly payment options
- Insurance benefit coordination
- HSA and FSA eligible expenses when applicable
- No surprises—we review costs before treatment begins
Payment Options Designed Around You
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Why patients choose Fry
Clear Guidance From the First Visit
You should understand what your orthodontist is recommending and why. We explain the choices, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect before treatment begins.
Options Explained Honestly
Invisalign is a strong option for many patients, but not everyone. When braces are more likely to provide the control or result you need, we will explain why.
Costs Reviewed Up Front
Before you decide, we review the total treatment cost, estimated timing, insurance benefits, and available payment arrangements.
Treatment options
Orthodontic Services in Overland Park
Each option has advantages. The best choice depends on how your teeth need to move, your age, your routine, and how consistently you can follow the treatment instructions.
Invisalign
Invisalign uses removable clear aligners rather than brackets and wires. You take them out for meals, brushing, and flossing, but they generally need to be worn 20 to 22 hours each day.
Invisalign works well for many teens and adults. Success depends on wearing the aligners consistently and changing them on schedule.
Explore Invisalign in Overland ParkClear or Ceramic Braces
Clear braces use ceramic brackets that blend more closely with the color of your teeth. They remain attached throughout treatment, so they keep working without the need to remember removable aligners.
They are often chosen by older teens and adults who want the control of braces with a less noticeable appearance.
Learn About Clear BracesMetal Braces
Modern metal braces are smaller and smoother than the braces many adults remember. They are still one of the most useful tools for correcting crowding, spacing, rotated teeth, and bite problems.
Because braces remain fixed in place, they do not depend on a patient remembering to wear them.
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Reasons patients seek treatment
Problems Braces and Invisalign May Correct
Orthodontic treatment can address the position of individual teeth as well as the way the upper and lower teeth fit together.
Crowded teeth
Gaps and spacing
Overbite
Underbite
Crossbite
Open bite
Rotated teeth
Teeth that shifted after treatment
Our Overland Park office also sees patients from Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe, and other Johnson County communities.
Overland Park
11940 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
913.469.9191
Overland Park, KS 66213
Mon–Thurs: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Patient experiences
What Patients Say About Fry Orthodontics
Reviews can give you a better sense of what appointments feel like, how the team communicates, and what other families experienced during treatment.
Treatment at different ages
Orthodontic Care for Children, Teens, and Adults
The reason for treatment and the best time to begin can differ by age. We make recommendations based on dental development, growth, oral health, and the problem that needs to be corrected.
Children
An evaluation around age seven allows an orthodontist to see how the adult teeth and jaws are developing. Many children do not need treatment at that age. In those cases, we may simply monitor growth and decide later whether treatment is necessary.
Teens
The teenage years are a common time for orthodontic treatment because most permanent teeth have erupted and the jaws are still developing. Treatment may involve metal braces, clear braces, or Invisalign Teen.
Adults
Adults often seek treatment for teeth that were never corrected or that shifted after earlier braces. Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age, although gum health and existing dental work must be considered before treatment begins.
Your first appointment
What Happens at a Free Orthodontic Exam?
The first visit is meant to give you useful information. You do not have to decide on treatment before you understand what is being recommended.
We Listen First
Tell us what concerns you, what you would like to change, and whether you have had orthodontic treatment before.
We Examine Your Teeth and Bite
We look at alignment, spacing, jaw position, and how the upper and lower teeth meet. Additional records may be recommended when they are needed for diagnosis.
We Explain the Options
You will learn which treatment is recommended, why it is recommended, how long it may take, and what it is expected to cost.
Take a look inside
Tour Our Overland Park Orthodontic Office
See the office before your first appointment and get a better idea of where you will check in, meet with the team, and receive treatment.
Common questions
Overland Park Orthodontist FAQs
These are some of the questions patients and parents ask before starting orthodontic treatment.
When should my child first see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial evaluation around age seven. At that age, an orthodontist can see how the adult teeth and jaws are developing. Most seven-year-olds do not need braces right away, but an early exam can identify problems worth watching.
Do I need a dentist referral to see an orthodontist?
No. You can schedule an exam directly with Fry Orthodontics. We may communicate with your dentist during treatment, especially when cleanings, fillings, gum care, or other dental work is involved, but a referral is not required.
How do I know whether braces or Invisalign is better for me?
It depends on how your teeth need to move and how complex the bite correction is. Invisalign works well for many patients, but braces may provide more control in certain cases. Invisalign also requires patients to wear the aligners 20 to 22 hours each day. We will compare the options after examining your teeth and bite.
Can adults get braces or Invisalign?
Yes. Teeth can be moved in adulthood as long as the teeth and supporting gums are healthy. Adults may choose Invisalign, clear braces, or metal braces depending on their treatment needs and preferences.
How much does orthodontic treatment cost in Overland Park?
The cost depends on the treatment used, the complexity of the case, and the expected treatment time. During your free exam, we will review the recommended plan, insurance benefits, total cost, and payment options before you decide whether to begin.
How often will I visit the orthodontist during treatment?
The schedule varies, but many patients are seen about every six to ten weeks. These visits allow us to check tooth movement, make adjustments, and address any problems before they slow treatment down.
Will I need a retainer after braces or Invisalign?
Yes. Teeth can shift after active treatment ends. Retainers help hold them in their new positions. We will explain when to wear your retainers and how to care for them before your braces come off or your final aligners are completed.
Experienced orthodontic care
Why Families Choose Fry Orthodontics
Decades of experience, specialized orthodontic training, and a patient-first approach to creating healthy, confident smiles.
Choosing an orthodontist is about more than deciding between braces or Invisalign. It is about finding a team you trust to guide you through every stage of treatment, answer your questions honestly, and focus on long-term oral health as much as creating a confident smile.
For more than four decades, Fry Orthodontics has helped over 50,000 patients throughout the Kansas City area improve their smiles through personalized orthodontic care. That experience includes everything from minor spacing concerns to more complex bite and alignment problems, while recognizing that every patient deserves an individualized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Every new patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation of how the teeth, jaws, and bite work together. Our orthodontists take time to understand your goals, explain the available treatment options in clear language, and recommend a plan designed around your needs, lifestyle, and long-term oral health.
Our doctors combine specialized orthodontic training with modern technology to support accuracy, comfort, and efficiency throughout treatment. Digital imaging, detailed treatment planning, and regular progress evaluations help the team monitor movement carefully and work toward stable, lasting results.
The patient experience matters just as much as the clinical side of care. From the first consultation through the final retainer check, Fry Orthodontics emphasizes clear communication, respect for your time, and a welcoming environment where patients and parents feel comfortable asking questions.
Whether you are considering braces or Invisalign for yourself or your
child, Fry Orthodontics brings the experience of more than 50,000
smiles to every treatment recommendation.
Specialized Orthodontic Training
Personalized Treatment Plans
Modern Digital Technology
Long-Term Retention Support
Start with a complimentary exam
Find Out Which Treatment Makes Sense for You
Meet with the Overland Park team, have your teeth and bite evaluated, and get clear answers about your treatment choices, expected timing, and cost.