Dr. Bruce

Dr. Bruce Burgwinkle is a male orthodontist who lives and works in the same town as Gayle Waters-Waters. He fitted Terry Gross Waters-Waters with braces during her youth, thus fixing her "snaggleteeth," as Gayle puts it. He also fitted Ira Glass Waters-Waters for a retainer.

He is a massive subject of infatuation to both Gayle and Bonnie, who frequently compete for Bruce's time and attention. He fitted Bonnie for Invisalign, however Gayle suspected that Bonnie didn't need Invisalign and only got herself fitted as a ploy to spend more time with Bruce.

When in Bruce's presence, Gayle frequently makes sexual and obscene comments about her desires towards him. As a running joke, however, Bruce never seems to hear Gayle's sexual comments, often asking Gayle to repeat herself (which she never does).

Bruce is already married and shows no interest in Gayle or Bonnie's advances. He seems to be oblivious to their attempts at flirting.