Welcome to our practice!

Our practice is conveniently located in the Lake Carolina community off Hardscrabble Rd. in northeast Columbia.

Dr. Christopher Jernigan is a dentist certified in the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, providing a large spectrum of services. These services include braces, interceptive (early) treatment, surgical orthodontics (jaw reconstruction), correction of obstructive sleep apnea, and Invisalign. It is our goal that this practice stand by the following mission statement:

"Our philosophy is to treat our patients and their families with the utmost respect while providing progressive orthodontic care in a relaxed atmosphere."

Our goal is clinical excellence. Every patient is individually assessed and each treatment plan is as unique as the individual it represents. Dr. Jernigan utilizes state of the art equipment and materials in order to provide the leading edge in orthodontic treatment. Dr. Jernigan personally evaluates all new patients and designs the treatment plan that best serves the individual as well as his/her lifestyle and activities. There is no "blanket" approach to treatment and all consultations allow ample time for questions and answers as well as a discussion of treatment alternatives.