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Barnhart DDS

Barnhart DDS

Orofacial Myofunctional Dentist in Redding, CA | Rachel Barnhart DDS

  • Services
    • Airway-Focused Orthodontics
    • Bioclear System
    • Bridges
    • Children and Adult Lip, Cheek and Tongue Tie Release
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Crowns
    • Dentures, Partials and Implant Retained Prostheses
    • Extractions with Bone Grafting
    • Fillings
    • Infant Lip, Cheek and Tongue Tie Release
    • Myofunctional Therapy
    • Oral Appliances
    • Pediatric Services
    • Periodontal Services
    • Preventive Services
    • Restoring Dental Implants
    • Sleep and Breathing Services
    • Teeth Whitening
    • TMD Services
    • Veneers
  • Patient Info
    • New Patient Forms
    • Established Patient Forms
    • Financing Options
    • Dental Resource Library
    • Infant Care Resource Library
    • Post-Operative Care
  • About Us
    • About Dr. Barnhart & Team
    • Our Office
  • Referring Providers
    • Infant Referral Form
    • Airway/TMJ Referral Form
    • Airway Orthodontics/Oral Appliance Therapy Clearance Form
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What is Airway-Focused Orthodontics?

Did you know that some major sleep conditions, like sleep apnea, can be diagnosed and treated by a dentist who’s trained in airway-focused dentistry? While airway issues may not seem urgent, studies show that when the body struggles for adequate oxygen over an extended period of time, it can lead to an increased risk for numerous health problems. 

Instances of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep, known as obstructive sleep apnea or OSA, are shown to occur in more than 18 million American adults. Breathing obstructions during sleep can force the body to compensate for lower oxygen levels. Airway-focused dentistry at Rachel Barnhart DDS is centered around sustaining optimal airway health and includes a multi-faceted treatment approach.

How Does Airway-Focused Orthodontics Work?

Some of the first signs of airway issues show up in the mouth, including symptoms of breathing problems and teeth grinding. This can indicate or lead to larger sleep disorders including OSA and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), which is a milder form of sleep apnea.

Airway-focused orthodontics can help diagnose and address breathing and sleep issues during a routine visit to our office. 

Airway-Focused Treatment at Rachel Barnhart DDS

At Rachel Barnhart DDS, we understand how critical it is to identify airway dysfunction early, and we use a multi-disciplinary approach that is completely customized to your individual needs. Some of the treatment approaches we take to improve airway function are:

  • Airway-focused orthodontics. Different from standard orthodontic treatments, airway-focused orthodontics focuses on treating some airway conditions through correcting oral and head posture.
  • Palate expansion. In some cases of airway issues, symptoms can be improved through the use of palate-expanding devices that attach to the roof of the mouth and secure to the back teeth.
  • Myofunctional therapy. The purpose of myofunctional therapy is to pull the tongue up and away from the back of the throat. This improves overall airway health and reduces the symptoms of breathing and sleep conditions.
  • Oral appliances. Customized oral appliances can help position the tongue and open up the airway.
  • Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) surgery. In some cases where patients require a multi-treatment approach, Dr. Barnhart may refer to an oral surgeon for MMA surgery to correct orofacial issues.

At Rachel Barnhart DDS, we proudly serve the Redding area as a full-service airway-focused dentistry practice that uses the most advanced techniques combined with individualized care to achieve optimal results.

Don’t Leave Breathing or Sleep Issues Untreated – Call Dr. Barnhart Today!

The road to breathing and sleeping better is just an appointment away. Contact us or schedule an appointment online today to get started!

About Dr. Barnhart

Why choose us?

Our team is friendly, caring & comforting.

Our team is friendly, caring & comforting.

Sure, we’re passionate about delivering great dental care, but our primary focus is making our patients feel safe, comfortable & well cared-for. Dr. Barnhart and our whole team (including our therapy dog, Fendi) welcome each patient like family.

We always seek to treat the whole patient.

We always seek to treat the whole patient.

We believe that good dentistry is about more than just filling cavities. Your oral health plays a huge role in your overall health, so we always endeavor to treat the whole patient, offering advanced treatments like myofunctional therapy to help you breathe better & look your best.

We use modern techniques to make your visit comfortable.

We use modern techniques to make your visit comfortable.

Dentistry has come a long way, and we embrace the best technologies & techniques to ensure your visit will be comfortable, no-stress & pain free. We offer oral sedation to help patients sit back and relax if they are nervous about dental care or want to get more done in a single visit.

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Request an appointment

We specialize in airway dentistry, and therefore have limited availability for new patients seeking general dentistry. If you think you are a good candidate for our airway-related treatments, please select that option from the form below. Our office will be in touch with you if we’re able to accept your appointment request.

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Our Dental Services:

  • Airway-Focused Dentistry
  • Bioclear System
  • Children and Adult Lip, Cheek and Tongue Tie Release
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Crowns
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Veneers
  • Dentures, Partials and Implant Retained Prostheses
  • Extractions with Bone Grafting
  • Fillings
  • Infant Lip, Cheek and Tongue Tie Release
  • Myofunctional Therapy
  • Oral Appliances
  • Pediatric Services
  • Periodontal Services
  • Preventive Services
  • Restoring Dental Implants
  • Sleep and Breathing Services
  • Teeth Whitening
  • TMD Services

Office Hours:

M: 8:00-5:00
T: 8:00-5:00
W: 8:00-5:00
TH: 8:00-5:00
Closed Friday except by special appointment.

Rachel Barnhart, DDS Inc

2190 Larkspur Lane

Suite 100

Redding, CA 96002

(530) 222-1400 (office)