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Barnhart DDS

Barnhart DDS

Orofacial Myofunctional Dentist in Redding, CA | Rachel Barnhart DDS

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    • Myofunctional Therapy
    • Dental Veneers
    • Dentures
    • Pediatric Dental
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Oral Sedation
    • Dental Implants
    • Oral Appliances
    • Fillings
    • Extractions
    • Crowns
    • Teeth Cleaning
    • Dental Bridges
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Oral Appliances

Excessive jaw clenching and bruxism can accelerate tooth and jaw deterioration. Meanwhile, snoring can impact the quality of your own sleep and that of those around you. To help our patients most comfortably avoid this, we create oral appliances including night guards and snore guards, customized to fit their bite. One type of night guard acts as a cushion between the top and bottom dental arches while the other creates more space between the front teeth to prevent the top and lower jaws from touching. Snore prevention mouth pieces look similar, but instead of acting as a cushion or spacer, they keep the lower jaw forward, thereby preventing pressure on the larynx.

What are the causes of teeth grinding?

  • Stress or anxiety
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Acid reflux
  • Certain medications, recreational drugs or caffeine

 

What are the causes of snoring?

  • Sleeping on your back and your tongue fails back and blocks your throat
  • The soft tissues in the back of the throat vibrate due to being excessive (or swollen from acid reflux)
  • Obstructing on enlarged adenoids and/or tonsils
  • Mouth breathing while sleeping
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:

  • Myofunctional Therapy
  • Dentures
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Dental Implants
  • Fillings
  • Crowns
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Veneers
  • Pediatric Dental
  • Oral Sedation
  • Oral Appliances
  • Extractions
  • Teeth Cleaning

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, D.D.S.

2190 Larkspur Lane

Suite 100

Redding, CA 96002

(530) 222-1400 (office)