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Popular Braces Colors for Adults

With recent improvements and developments in orthodontics, more and more adults are opting for braces than ever before. If you are a resident in the greater Baton Rouge area who has always dreamed of having a perfect smile, it's time to book your...

What's it Like to Have Invisalign?

Many people are opting for Invisalign to correct crooked teeth and obtain the beautiful they've always wanted. Because it differs from traditional metal braces, many patients wonder what impact Invisalign will have on their lives. The team at Frugé...

Overbite vs. Underbite: What are the Risks?

Even when your teeth are straight you may still have a misalignment condition. It's important to correct these conditions as they can lead to headaches, bite problems, and create uneven teeth. Two of the most common misalignment conditions are over...

What is an impacted tooth?

It's not just wisdom teeth that can be impacted, unfortunately. An impact occurs when a tooth does not "erupt" through the gumline. This can be caused by a number of different factors, the most common being overcrowding of the teeth already in place....

Dentist vs. Orthodontist: What's the difference?

What's the difference? There can be some confusion as to the difference between dentists and orthodontists, with patients wondering who can best serve their needs. The easiest way to think about the difference is to recognize that both types are...

Vaping & Oral Health

There are many misconceptions surrounding the "healthiness" of vaping as compared to smoking. Many of our patients incorrectly think that vaping is a lot less harmful than smoking, and has very few, if any, health risks. This is simply not true! Vaping...

New Appointment Procedure

We've updated our appointment procedures! 1. Brush your teeth before you arrive. Our brushing stations will be closed during this time. 2. Text us the patient's name when you arrive. You can reach us at 844-268-3629. 3. Stay...

HELP US DESIGN OUR NEW T-SHIRT!

Attention Fruge patients! We are excited to announce our summer contest this year *drum roll please*…….. A T-Shirt Design Contest!! We are giving you a chance to design our next t-shirt concept for Fruge Orthodontics. We want to see YOUR...