Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces give your orthodontist precise control over tooth movement and can treat a wide range of crowding, spacing, and bite concerns.
Learn About Metal Braces10760 East State Route 350
Raytown, MO 64138
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fry Orthodontics provides braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign for children, teens, and adults in Raytown and nearby Kansas City communities. From our East State Route 350 office, we make it easier to get specialized orthodontic care close to home, with clear recommendations and treatment plans built around your bite, smile, and daily routine.
Dr. Brianna Thompson completed dental school and her orthodontic residency at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Her specialty training focuses on how teeth move, how bites develop, and how orthodontic treatment can improve both function and appearance.
Dr. Thompson is passionate about building relationships with patients and creating an environment where questions are welcome. At the Raytown office, she cares for children, teens, and adults using braces and clear aligners, with treatment recommendations based on each patient's individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Raytown sits in a convenient part of the Kansas City metro for families and adults who want specialized orthodontic care without adding a long drive to every adjustment or progress visit. Fry Orthodontics serves patients from Raytown, Independence, southeast Kansas City, Grandview, Hickman Mills, and other nearby Jackson County communities.
That convenience matters because orthodontic treatment is not a single appointment. Braces and Invisalign both involve ongoing check-ins, progress reviews, and occasional adjustments. Having an orthodontic office along East State Route 350 can make it easier to fit treatment around work, school, sports, and family schedules.
Our Raytown team works with patients at many different stages of life. Some families come in because a child's adult teeth are erupting unevenly or a bite is developing in a way that should be watched. Teens may be comparing braces with Invisalign. Adults often want to address crowding, spacing, or teeth that have shifted since earlier orthodontic treatment.
Fry Orthodontics has treated more than 50,000 patients since 1977. That experience helps our orthodontists recognize when treatment may be useful, when it may be better to wait, and which approach makes the most sense for the individual patient.
There is no single best orthodontic appliance for everyone. The right treatment depends on the movement your teeth need, the way your bite fits together, and what works with your lifestyle.
Traditional metal braces give your orthodontist precise control over tooth movement and can treat a wide range of crowding, spacing, and bite concerns.
Learn About Metal BracesInvisalign uses removable clear aligners to move teeth gradually. It may be a good fit for teens and adults who want a less noticeable treatment option and can wear aligners consistently.
Learn About InvisalignClear braces use tooth-colored ceramic brackets to make fixed orthodontic treatment less noticeable while maintaining the control of braces.
Learn About Clear BracesThe price of orthodontic treatment depends on the type of treatment, complexity of the case, expected treatment time, and insurance benefits. We review the financial side of care before treatment begins so you can make a decision with the full picture in front of you.
Learn more about insurance, financing, and payment choices available to Fry Orthodontics patients.
View Affordable Payment OptionsOrthodontists are dentists who complete additional specialty education focused on moving teeth and correcting bite relationships. That training becomes especially important when treatment involves more than making front teeth look straighter.
At Fry Orthodontics, treatment planning considers tooth position, jaw relationships, bite function, and long-term stability. Our team also helps patients understand appliance care, what to do during an orthodontic emergency, and how retainers help protect the result after active treatment ends.
Our East State Route 350 office is positioned for patients traveling from Raytown, Independence, southeast Kansas City, Grandview, Hickman Mills, and nearby communities.
Orthodontic treatment can improve individual tooth position and the way the upper and lower teeth work together.
An orthodontic exam is the best way to determine whether treatment is recommended and which option may work best for your smile.
Visit Fry Orthodontics at 10760 East State Route 350 in Raytown, Missouri.
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Your first visit is about understanding your smile, not committing to treatment on the spot.
We start by listening to your concerns, goals, and any previous orthodontic history.
Your orthodontist evaluates alignment, spacing, tooth position, and how the upper and lower teeth fit together.
We explain whether treatment is recommended, what options may work, and what timing and cost could look like.
Straightforward answers to questions patients often ask before starting braces or Invisalign.
Fry Orthodontics is located at 10760 East State Route 350, Raytown, MO 64138. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
No. You can schedule an orthodontic exam directly with Fry Orthodontics without a referral from your dentist. We can also coordinate with your general dentist when routine cleanings, restorative work, or other dental care is needed.
The cost of braces depends on the complexity of treatment, type of braces, expected treatment time, insurance benefits, and payment preferences. During your free exam, we provide a personalized estimate and explain available payment options before treatment begins.
Invisalign pricing varies based on how much tooth movement and bite correction are needed and how long treatment is expected to take. Insurance benefits may also affect your out-of-pocket cost. Your consultation includes an individualized treatment and cost estimate.
An orthodontic evaluation can be useful while a child's adult teeth and jaws are still developing. An early visit does not necessarily mean braces will start right away. It allows the orthodontist to watch tooth eruption, spacing, and bite development and recommend treatment only if and when the timing is right.
There is no single treatment timeline that applies to everyone. Limited tooth movement may take less time, while significant crowding or bite correction can require longer treatment. Your orthodontist can give you a more useful estimate after examining your teeth and bite.
Yes. Adults can get braces or Invisalign when their teeth, gums, and supporting bone are healthy enough for orthodontic movement. Some adults are starting treatment for the first time, while others are correcting teeth that shifted after braces earlier in life.
Invisalign can work well for adults who prefer removable, less noticeable orthodontic treatment. The aligners can be taken out for meals and important occasions, but they need to be worn consistently each day. Whether Invisalign is appropriate depends on the type of tooth and bite correction you need.
Both orthodontists and some general dentists can provide Invisalign, but orthodontists complete additional specialty education focused specifically on tooth movement, bite correction, and jaw alignment. Fry Orthodontics is also a Sapphire Invisalign Provider, reflecting substantial clear-aligner treatment experience that many general dental practices do not achieve. Your Invisalign plan is overseen by a specialist whose daily focus is orthodontic tooth movement and bite correction.
Invisalign can correct some bite problems, but whether clear aligners are appropriate depends on the type and severity of the bite issue. Some cases may be treated effectively with aligners, while others are better suited to braces or another orthodontic approach. An exam is needed to determine the best option.
Contact the Fry Orthodontics team if a bracket, wire, aligner, or other appliance breaks or becomes uncomfortable. Many minor problems can be managed temporarily at home, while others may need an office visit. Our orthodontic emergency guide also explains what to do with common appliance problems.
Yes. Teeth can shift after braces or Invisalign, so retainers are an important part of protecting your result. We explain how often to wear your retainer, how to care for it, and options for long-term protection, including Fry Orthodontics' Digital Retainer Guarantee.
Specialized orthodontic training, decades of experience, and treatment built around the individual patient.
Orthodontic care involves more than choosing an appliance. A good treatment plan starts with understanding how the teeth, jaws, and bite work together and then selecting an approach that makes sense for the individual patient.
Since 1977, Fry Orthodontics has helped more than 50,000 patients improve their smiles. That experience includes everything from relatively simple spacing concerns to more involved bite and alignment problems.
Our orthodontists combine specialty education with digital technology, detailed treatment planning, and regular progress checks. Just as importantly, we explain what we are recommending and why, so patients and parents understand the decisions being made throughout treatment.
From the first exam through the retainer phase, our goal is to provide care that feels approachable, organized, and focused on creating a healthy result that lasts.
Meet Dr. Brianna Thompson and the Raytown team, get answers about your teeth or bite, and learn which treatment options may make sense for you or your child.
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