Every time Dr. Christine Abenoja takes off a patient’s braces, it feels like a victory. She’s not just giving them straight teeth, but confidence that can last a lifetime.
She graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and obtained a Master of Science and certificate in orthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2008. She and her staff see patients “ages 6 to 82” and treat a variety of orthodontic problems, including alignment, bite and jaw issues, sleep apnea and temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
“Having my own practice really allows me to practice the way I want to, to try new technology, to be cutting edge, to grow and build and serve the way I envision,” the Mountain Brook resident said.
She’s a board-certified orthodontist who has practiced in the Liberty Park area of Vestavia Hills for 13 years. She considers her practice to be a results-oriented practice.
Dr. Abenoja explains that in today’s orthodontics, there is no reason to not love your smile! And with mask wearing in full force, there’s no better time to work on your teeth, revealing something quite beautiful when the masks come off.
Invisalign, clear brackets or traditional braces are popular choices Dr. Abenoja recommends to help patients reach their desired outcome. Each treatment can be custom designed for the lifestyle of the patient.
For example, Invisalign is a clear aligner system that allows patients the freedom to remove the trays for eating and brushing, as well as shorter adjustment appointments for today’s busy lifestyles.
Patients who would never consider traditional brackets and wires can attain excellent results with Invisalign.
Invisalign isn’t just for adults; Dr. Abenoja treats children as young as 7 with Invisalign as well.
Ultimately, each approach — whether brackets and wires or clear aligners — is a tool that helps Dr. Abenoja to create a beautiful smile.
Dr. Abenoja believes continuity of care and relationships are important to obtaining the best result for her patients, especially those with complex cases.
She said the patients at her Liberty Park practice are always fun to work with, whether it’s children who are coming in for their first set of braces or adults wanting to improve their smile.
Though there are many good orthodontists in Birmingham, she said it’s her attention to detail that sets her apart, along with the American Board of Orthodontics board certification she received in 2015, the highest possible standard in orthodontics. Only 25% of orthodontists in the US are board certified.
“I’m looking forward to another great year helping my clients get the smile they’ve always dreamed of having,” Dr. Abenoja said. “I’m so thankful to my community for their continued support!”
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