How Invisalign Gave Mike a More Comfortable Smile

Mike was concerned about the frequent chipping of his front teeth and the gum recession he was experiencing. He wanted to prevent these issues from getting worse. After 8 short months of Invisalign clear aligner treatment, his bite feels more comfortable, his smile has improved, and he notices less of a tendency to clench and grind his teeth. Mike says, “Doing Invisalign was a great experience; I wish I had done it 10 years ago!”

Before & after Results of Mike - Invisalign Treatment by Dr. Trudeau, Image - 2

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Dr. Dale Trudeau

Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick

Dr. Nikko Johnson

Dr. Chi Choe

Del Mar Family Dentistry is served by four experienced and talented physicians: Drs. Dale Trudeau, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Nikko Johnson, and Chi Choe.

Dr. Dale Trudeau has served the community of Del Mar and Solana Beach since 1984. He is a graduate and former instructor at USC School of Dentistry and has completed many hours of advanced training in restorative, cosmetic, implant dentistry, and Invisalign. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS), and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Trudeau is active in the community and volunteers at many local charities and youth organizations.

Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in San Diego and Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry. He is a Research Associate at PLNU, YMCA, and Foundation for Worldwide Health, along with being a member of the ADA, CDA, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and SDCDS. Dr. Fitzpatrick has a passion to provide sustainable dental services to underserved communities both locally and globally. In 2013 he founded Cura Coffee Company to help fund the non-profit work of Cura Smiles. This non-profit has been able to build a dental clinic in the diverse community of City Heights, San Diego to help serve the underserved in their dental needs.

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Dr. Nikko Johnson is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma University College of Dentistry. After completing her dental residency, she practiced as a general dentist in Oklahoma and North Carolina before obtaining her Master of Science in Periodontology from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry. Among her competencies are prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases and treatment modalities with advanced oral plastic surgeries. She has had the honor of providing dental care to veterans for many years.

Dr. Chi Choe brings over 10 years of dental expertise to Del Mar Family Dentistry. She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and completed her General Practice Residency at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, where she proudly served veterans. She has practiced in various private institutions in Baltimore and co-directed the dental residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she mentored aspiring dentists. Dr. Choe’s clinical skills and teaching experience ensure every patient receives compassionate and comfortable care.