Dr. Christian Merit Fortney, DDS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1548376957

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Contact Information

Address

230 W 3RD AVE
Escondido, CA 92025

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Fax

(760) 489-1330

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

English, Spanish

Patient Rating

3.7/ 5.0(3 reviews)
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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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    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Diplomate Of The American Board Of Orthdodontics2006
  • Children's National Medical Center OrthodonticsResidency Hospital, 2001
  • Ravenswood HospitalInternship Hospital, 1999
  • Ravenswood Hospital Dental ResidencyResidency Hospital, 1999
  • NorthwesternMedical School, 1998
  • Loyola Marymount UniversityUndergraduate 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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Areas of Focus

Invisalign clear alignersTraditional metal bracesClear ceramic bracesEarly orthodontic treatment for childrenPediatric sleep apnea screeningOrthodontic retainers

Technology & Equipment

  • Invisalign (Diamond Invisalign Provider)

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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