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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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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