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It’s OCTOBER! For most or all of us, this month begins with the weather changing, drinking pumpkin spice latte’s, and of course, Halloween! But for your orthodontist, it’s also a month to recognize their patient’s beautiful, healthy smile in honor of National Orthodontic Health Month. This is a perfect time to review a few helpful tips…
How They Improve Your Bite and Why Consistency Matters When you begin orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners, you may be surprised to learn that small rubber bands—known as orthodontic elastics—are a critical part of correcting your smile. While brackets and wires move your teeth into alignment, elastics play a unique and vital role…
Ensuring Optimal Results and Long-Term Success If you’re considering dental implants to restore your smile, timing is everything. One crucial step that often gets overlooked is completing orthodontic treatment before the placement of dental implants. While dental implants are a reliable solution for missing teeth, ensuring your teeth and bite are properly aligned beforehand can…
Making an Informed Choice for a Lasting Smile After months or even years of orthodontic treatment, the last thing anyone wants is for their teeth to shift back to their original positions. That’s where retainers come into play, and one option to consider is the bonded orthodontic retainer. These retainers are attached to the back…
Patients often ask if braces will affect their speech. While movies and TV shows exaggerate this, the reality is less dramatic. Braces do not cause a permanent lisp. However, untreated malocclusion can lead to speech issues. Temporary Speech Changes Braces might temporarily alter your speech as your mouth adjusts to the new appliance. You may…
Have you seen the trend online about “mewing,” a do-it-yourself way to restructure your face that has been trending on social media? The idea is that by changing your tongue posture, you can redefine your jawline and even align your teeth. You know what they say about things that sound too good to be true,…
As a board member of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists (VAO) and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Dr. Oakley was invited to attend the AAO Leadership Conference. The conference was held the day before the AAO Annual Winter Conference, so Dr. O took advantage of the opportunity to attend several…
Do your kids floss? No, I’m not talking about the dance! The kind of flossing that cleans their teeth! If not, it’s probably time to start. When should kids start flossing? As soon as their baby teeth start to touch each other, you should start flossing your kids’ teeth. This usually happens between 2-6 years…
Braces, but better LightForce offers treatment that’s as unique as a fingerprint. At Christenson Family Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer this cutting-edge solution that unites modern 3D-printing technology with fully digital treatment planning to provide you with a great experience and results. LightForce crafts fully personalized braces that are built to precisely match the unique…
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no secret that stress has become an unavoidable part of our daily lives. From demanding work schedules to personal responsibilities, stress can manifest in various ways, impacting our mental and physical well-being. What many people may not realize is that stress can also take a toll on our oral health….
Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and it can leave a lasting impression. While regular dental care and oral hygiene routines are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, what you eat plays a significant role in the overall health of your mouth. The phrase “you are what you eat”…
As a working mother of 2, Dr. Oakley knows the struggle of managing schedules. With work, school, doctors appointments, sport practices and games, clubs, and play dates to juggle, we are excited to be able to offer Dental Monitoring to our patients at Christenson Family Orthodontics. What is Dental Monitoring? Dental Monitoring is an app…
When it’s time to start orthodontic treatment for yourself or someone in your family, choosing the right orthodontist is important. Whether you’re getting braces or aligners (like Invisalign), you will likely be seeing your orthodontist for anywhere from a couple of months to a couple of years. You need to find an orthodontist that you…
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