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In Good Hands

An orthodontist, a father, and the quiet work of shaping confidence for the next generation.

Article by Jett Arredondo

Photography by Annaliza Izydorczyk

Originally published in Tempe City Lifestyle

There is a certain kind of care that doesn’t come from training. It’s not learned in school or refined over time. It’s shaped in quieter ways through presence, patience, and the perspective that comes with fatherhood.

For Dr. Frost, that perspective was shaped long before he had kids of his own.

“One thing I cherished about my own dad was that he always took the time to remind me how much he loved me,” he says.

It wasn’t loud or performative. It showed up in consistency, in quiet moments, in the steady reassurance that he mattered. That kind of presence stayed with him, shaping the way he now shows up as a father.

At home, life is full. Three boys, nine, seven, and six months, fill the days with a rhythm that moves between chaos and calm. Afternoons are spent at sports practices and games, while evenings slow down with their youngest, whose presence has shifted the energy of the entire household in the best way.

“We got really comfortable with our life with our first two boys,” he says. “But all four of us have really enjoyed the light that the new baby has brought into our home.”

It is a season that keeps him grounded in what matters most. Time together. One-on-one conversations. Small, consistent reminders of how deeply his kids are loved.

“That’s something I try to pass on,” he says.

Not as a lesson, but as a way of being. Because confidence, the kind that lasts, is not built all at once. It takes shape over time, in the way someone is spoken to, supported, and truly seen.

That understanding naturally carries into his work as an orthodontist, influencing the way he cares for every patient and family who walks through his doors.

“I treat other kids and families as if they were my own,” he says. “I want what’s best for them, and I want them to trust me.”

Many of the kids he works with are still figuring out who they are and how they show up in the world, and being part of that process is something he values deeply.

“It means everything to me,” he says. “A healthy, beautiful smile can change the trajectory of someone’s life.”

For him, the impact isn’t just about the end result. It’s about the experience, how patients are cared for, how clearly things are communicated, and the trust that builds over time.

“Being in good hands comes down to trust,” he says. “I approach every decision by asking myself, if this were my family, what would I do?”

It’s an approach grounded in something personal, shaping how he shows up for every family he’s entrusted with.

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"That kind of presence stayed with me, shaping the way I show up as a father.”

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"I approach every decision by asking myself, if this were my family, what would I do?”