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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...

Tips for Managing Braces Pain

Wearing braces can help you get the smile you've always wanted, but there may be a few tough days along the way. While every day with braces won't be painful, there are going to be some times when your orthodontia causes you some pain and discomfort....

Summer Sweets and Your Teeth

Are Summertime Sweets Bad for My Teeth? Summertime means cool treats are in abundance, but are tasty snacks like popsicles, fruits, and snowballs damaging to your teeth? Unfortunately, most of these favorite treats contain a large amount of sugar....

What is an Orthodontist?

An orthodontist is a medical professional who has completed both dental school as well as orthodontic school and training. Depending on their area of focus, an orthodontist can spend an additional two to three years in school following the completion...

Tips for Braces- Pain Relief

Braces are one of those treatments that can feel like a very long and painful road! Yes, you know that the end result is worth the discomfort, it can be difficult to withstand the pain some days. Here at Frugé Orthodontics, we understand that...