Dr. Christian Merit Fortney, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1548376957
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Languages
English, Spanish
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About This Provider
Dr. Christian Fortney is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Escondido achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. She specializes in a wide range of treatments, from traditional metal braces and clear ceramic braces to Invisalign clear aligners—and she's a Diamond Invisalign Provider, which means she has expert-level training with this popular technology. Dr. Fortney takes a whole-person approach to care, looking beyond just straightening teeth to consider how treatment affects your growth, comfort, and overall health. She has special expertise in early orthodontic treatment for children and pediatric sleep apnea screening. Dr. Fortney is fluent in both English and Spanish, accepts new patients, and brings a passion for creating beautiful smiles that comes from growing up in her father's oral surgery office.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Diplomate Of The American Board Of Orthdodontics (2006)
- Children's National Medical Center Orthodontics — Residency Hospital (2001)
- Ravenswood HospitalInternship Hospital (1999)
- Ravenswood Hospital Dental Residency — Residency Hospital (1999)
- Northwestern — Medical School (1998)
- Loyola Marymount University — Undergraduate School (1994)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Board-Certified Orthodontist
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/21/2006
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Awards & Recognition
- Diamond Invisalign Provider
Beyond the Office
Grew up in her father's oral surgery office
Passionate about creating smiles through orthodontics and her wonderful family
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