Dental Treatment & Services Dr. Rich and her staff offer a comprehensive array of dental services and treatments to help you alleviate pain, improve dental health, protect the function of your bite, and achieve the cosmetic results you desire. Below you will find a brief overview of the many dental services we offer. For more detailed information on specific areas of service, please click the title link of any individual section for an expanded explanation of treatment and service offerings.Restorative DentistryEvery permanent restoration Dr. Rich provides is free of both mercury and nickel. For those clients with known or suspected allergies to other dental materials, material-sensitivity testing is also available to ensure that your restorations are as compatible with your body chemistry as possible. Restorative services available include, but are not limited to:
Family and Preventive DentistryEvery service we offer, from orthodontics to dental sleep medicine, is designed to address issues at the earliest stage possible to prevent further damage and complications. However, there are some services that are offered primarily for the purposes of controlling the two main destructive forces of the mouth (clenching and grinding, and bacterial plaque). Those services include, but are not limited to:
Cosmetic DentistryDr. Rich has been studying and practicing the art and science of restorative and cosmetic smile design for more than 25 years. She trained in advanced esthetics at the Las Vegas Institute, and combines that knowledge with her vast experience in functional and neuromuscular dentistry to create exquisite cosmetic results that feel natural and function comfortably. Cosmetic services available include, but are not limited to:
Periodontal CareDr. Rich and her hygienist, Soheila Sabahi, have created an extremely successful periodontal treatment program that allows patients with all stages of gum disease to have their dental and advanced periodontal health care needs met in the same office. Both practitioners are firmly committed to helping our patients halt the progress of existing gum disease and returning their mouths to a healthy state of preventive maintenance. Current periodontal treatment options offered by Dr. Rich and Soheila include, but are not limited to, the following services:
OrthodonticsDr. Rich offers a full range of orthodontic solutions for children, teens, and adults. The type and extent of treatment is different for each individual. Some people have no need for orthodontic treatment at all, while others may need a combination of treatments over a period of time to in order to restore both beauty and function to their smiles. Orthodontic services available include, but are not limited to:
Snoring and Sleep ApneaThe field of dental sleep medicine has grown significantly in the last 20 years, and Dr. Rich has been partnering with sleep specialists, primary care physicians, physical therapists, pediatric and adult ENT's, and other health-care practitioners in treating patients with snoring and sleep apnea since the mid-1990’s. Using custom- fabricated oral appliances, Dr. Rich aids in treating physically restricted airways by gently repositioning the lower jaw into a more forward position during sleep, which in turn holds the airway open for less obstructed breathing. Snoring and sleep apnea services available include, but are not limited to:
TMJ DysfunctionWith over 35 years of experience in treating, teaching, and studying the complexities of three-dimensional joint function, Dr. Rich believes strongly in a philosophy of conservative and non-surgical treatment when it comes to the disorders of the jaw. Unraveling the factors contributing to TMJ dysfunction can be a complex and very individual process. In many cases, Dr. Rich will partner with physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, osteopathic and naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists, and other health care practitioners to ensure that each client has a solid self-care and rehabilitation routine to work with both during and after treatment. TMJ-related treatments available within our practice include, but are not limited to:
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