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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…
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…
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…
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…
Christenson Family Orthodontics has been creating beautiful smiles in Chesapeake since 2005. The father-daughter orthodontic team of Dr. Christenson and Dr. Oakley treat their patients as an extension of their family. Our patient-focused, Chesapeake orthodontics office uses the latest technology to ensure our patients are getting the best care. Serving Chesapeake’s Military Community After serving…
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….
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