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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Patients are often concerned about Invisalign (clear aligners) costing more than braces. While cost is absolutely a concern, at Christenson Family Orthodontics, we don’t want our patients to choose their orthodontic treatment based on cost. With very few exceptions, we do not increase treatment fees when patients choose Invisalign over traditional braces. Benefits of Clear…
4th Annual Food Drive Is it time to go through yo ur hurricane/emergency food stash? Are some of the items nearing their expiration date (but not passed!)? Don’t let that food go to waste! Please help Christenson Family Orthodontics fill four boxes of non-perishable foods to donate to our local Food Bank. Last year our…
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