Orthodontic braces gradually correct the alignment of your teeth from the progressive tension applied during each of your adjustment appointments with Dr. Ben Frandsen. Once your braces have fully corrected the alignment of your teeth, Dr. Ben Frandsen can uninstall the orthodontic components. Yet you will need to use some form of retainer for a while to ensure that your... read more »

"I love mouth sores!" said no one ever. Mouth sores — from time to time defined as soft-tissue disturbances — in or around the mouth can be painful, disagreeable and a potential indicator of a more grave disorder. A number of of our patients have mixed up cold sores and canker sores, so we’ve amassed this comparison to aid you... read more »

Invisalign® is just one of the smile straightening options we offer our patients who have misaligned smiles. Invisalign works by using a nearly invisible orthodontic system consisting of a series of clear plastic aligners instead of brackets and wires to align teeth. With each set of aligners, incremental changes are made, as you change aligners every two weeks or so. In... read more »

Here at Frandsen Orthodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »