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Christenson Family Orthodontics are board certified Virginia Beach Orthodontists treating patients of all ages.
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…
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…
I was nominated, and subsequently elected, to join the board of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists in March 2021. I spoke to my good friend, and the present-elect of the VAO at the time, Dr. Danielle Robb about the role, and she assured me that serving the VAO would have tremendous benefits. The VAO works…
Are you ready to touch-up your smile? Whether your smile just needs a quick touch-up or a complete make-over, Dr. Christenson and Dr. Oakley can design a treatment plan to fit your goals, your timeline, and your budget. With clear aligner technology (like Invisalign), our orthodontic specialists can help you get the smile you’ve always…
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…
National Orthodontic Health Month (NOHM) is in part a celebration of healthy, beautiful smiles and the benefits of orthodontic treatment – but also, an opportunity to focus on the importance of good oral health, especially for orthodontic patients and those who are interested in treatment. Why Should You Seek Orthodontic Treatment? Oral health is a…
Congratulations and good luck to all our patients who are getting ready to head off to college with their beautiful, confident smiles! Dr. Christenson & Dr. Oakley are proud of all our Chesapeake Orthodontist and Virginia Beach Orthodontist patients continuing their education around the country. Please let this also serve as a friendly reminder that…
Today, more than ever before, adults are seeking orthodontic treatment in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. In this world where almost every moment is captured in photos or video, you want your smile to reflect your inner beauty and confidence! There is no such thing as being too old for Orthodontics in Chesapeake or Virginia Beach….
Christenson Family Orthodontics is growing! Dr. Oakley has teamed up with Dr. Elleni Kapoor and is now seeing patients in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. Dr. Kapoor sees pediatric dental patients at General Dentistry 4 Kids (GD4Kids) in the Hilltop East Shopping Center. Dr. Kapoor was looking for an orthodontist that would provide her…
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