Orthodontists

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.

Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons�improving the general appearance of patients' teeth and face for cosmetic reasons�but treatment is often prescribed for practical reasons, providing the patient with a functionally improved bite (occlusion).

If the main goal of the treatment is dental displacement, most commonly a fixed multibracket therapy is used. In this case orthodontic wires are inserted into dental braces, which can be made from stainless steel or a more esthetic ceramic material.

Dan Blackwell, DDS
Blackwell, Nill & Francois
10 NW Chipman Rd.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64063
816-524-6525

Elizabeth Blackwell-Nill, DDS
Blackwell, Nill & Francois
10 NW Chipman Rd.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64063
816-524-6525

Frank Crist, DDS
Pediatric Dental Specialists
3351 NE Ralph Powell Rd.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64064
816-524-5447

Scott R. Francois, DDS
Blackwell, Nill & Francois
10 NW Chipman Rd.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64063
816-524-6525

Jeremy R. Fry, DDS
Fry Orthodontic Specialists
915 SW Lemans Ln.
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
913-469-9191

Robert Fry, DDS
Fry Orthodontic Specialists
915 SW Lemans Ln.
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
913-469-9191

James Galea, DDS
Fry Orthodontic Specialists
915 SW Lemans Ln.
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
913-469-9191

Heather Green, DDS
Fry Orthodontic Specialists
915 SW Lemans Ln.
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
913-469-9191

Craig A. Grider, DDS
Grider Orthodontics
101 SW 3rd St.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64063
816-246-9995

Jo E. Hansen, DDS
Braces by Dr. Hansen
309 SW Market
Lee�s Summit, MO 64063
816-246-4671

Jesse G. Maize, DDS
1321 SW Market St.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64081
816-554-3400

Adam Martin, DDS
Fry Orthodontic Specialists
915 SW Lemans Ln.
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
913-469-9191

Steven R. Sickmeyer, DDS
721 NE Lakewood Blvd.
Lee�s Summit, MO 64064
816-373-0300