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Orthodontics History

History of Orthodontics Oral hygiene and fixing teeth have been around for millennia. Researchers have found dental floss and toothpick grooves in the teeth of prehistoric humans, and archaeologists have discovered mummified remains with crude metal bands on individual teeth. They surmise that catgut was used on these ancient patients as brace “wires.” But [...]

Oral Hygiene Do’s & Don’ts

Oral Hygiene Do’s and Don’ts
The mouth is the gateway to the body… good health begins with good teeth. Tooth decay, infection and/or gum disease can lead to a variety of ailments and just generally ‘feeling bad.’ Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts for keeping your oral hygiene the best it can be:
Oral [...]

Help! My Bracket is Loose!

If you have a bracket that comes loose, please call our office to set-up an appointment for repair.  480.325.7500
When you have brackets come loose, please keep the bracket and bring it with you to your appointment.  After the bracket has been bonded, eat soft foods for the next 48 hours.  This allows the bracket and [...]

Foods To Avoid

Foods to avoid while wearing braces:
Gummy bears
Chewing ice
Hard bread
Hard pretzels
Apples
Carrots
Popcorn
Frozen candy bars
Nuts
Hard candies
Sticky candies
Meat on the bone
Beef jerky
Celery
Granola bars
Corn on the cob
Bubble gum
Tootsie rolls
Crunchy chips
Hard Tacos

Frost Orthodontics Offers Damon Clear!

DAMON BRACES CLEAR BRACKET:
We are proud to announce the availability of the NEW DAMON CLEAR bracket system.  This system offers our patients the utmost quality in precision as well as aesthetic benefits.  Dr. Frost is the only orthodontist in the Southeast valley that has been chosen to introduce this exciting technology to the community.

Orthodontics is [...]

Wear A Mouth Guard.

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is encouraging kids to “play it safe” and consistently wear mouth guards and other protective gear during competitions and practices.
Football, soccer and basketball can all be hard hitting sports and the members of the AAO want to ensure that orthodontic patients, and their teammates, are properly protected from sports [...]

The AAO and Football Great Emmitt Smith Team Up to Promote Sports Safety

“Play It Safe” and Gear Up!
The American Association of Orthodontists and football great Emmitt Smith are encouraging kids to “Play It Safe” during organized and recreational sports.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, To reduce [...]

Before & After

This young lady came to Frost Orthodontics twice for consultations.  At the beginning of her treatment in traditional braces we told her we could treat her using the Damon Braces System for less time than in traditional braces with a beautiful result.  They decided to opt for the traditional route.
Months later, near the end of [...]

Smile Specialists - Orthodontists

This article from The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) has high standards for their members.  Dr. Frost has been a member of the AAO since 2000.
An orthodontist is to teeth what a cardiologist is to the heart. Orthodontists are highly trained specialists who partner with your dentist to provide you with the best oral health [...]

Dr. Frost at the Annual Damon Forum

Once again, Dr. Stuart Frost has been asked to join the best orthodontists around the world to teach at the 2010 Damon Forum in February.  Dr. Frost has been speaking at the Damon Forum for the last 10 years.  This year, he joins Dr. Tom Pitts to do a hands-on lecture on “Bracket Placement”.  Dr. [...]