We are a full service Dental Office proudly serving Riverside, CA. Our office, under the leadership of Dr. Merrihew, Dr. Brent, Dr. Leoni, and Dr. Assad, is dedicated to providing the highest level of dental care to our patients. We believe that beautiful smiles are possible for everyone, and are committed to crafting custom treatment plans for our patients, allowing your smile to reach its full potential.
Vaccination
We understand you may have questions regarding face covering requirements in our dental office with the recent changes to California’s mask mandate. We greatly respect everyone’s opinion and convictions regarding such a sensitive and controversial subject; however, we ask that all patients and visitors continue to wear face coverings and practice social distancing during their appointment, except when seated in the patient chair during treatment. We have adopted our policies to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. The guidance states that face coverings and social distancing are still required for all individuals in health care settings, including dental offices, regardless of their vaccination status. At Canyon Crest Dental, we believe in putting the health and safety of our dental team and patients first and have always adopted the most cautious approach regarding government and health officials’ recommendations in response to the pandemic. We thank you all for your understanding and patience as we work diligently to protect the health and safety of our patients and dental team during these challenging times.
Use an over-the-counter pain reliever within one hour following your procedure. This helps with any discomfort once the anesthesia begins to wear off. For pain relief we recommend ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) at 400mg every six hours for one day. If you must substitute for ibuprofen due to a medical condition, etc., use Tylenol as a substitute. Avoid aspirin and aspirin based products to eliminate the risk of blood thinning if any bleeding occurs.
Treating periodontal disease with laser technology is the very best that modern dentistry has to offer. The dental laser has been shown to eliminate periodontal infection and stimulate recovery/regeneration of the affected gingival tissues and bone. Therapeutic treatment of the periodontal infections have been shown to lower your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, low birth weight babies and possibly even Alzheimer’s.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease is commonly referred to as gum disease. The health of your gums will have a major impact on the health of your mouth and the overall health of your body. The teeth are supported by a foundation of gums, ligaments, and bone that are referred to as the periodontium. It is important to keep this foundation healthy. There are several symptoms that could indicate unhealthy gums...
Dr. Merrihew received his Bachelor of Arts Degree Cum Laude in Philosophy from the University of Southern California in 1974 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery, also from USC, in 1979, where he was awarded the Certificate of Merit of Excellence in Endodontics from the American Associations of Endodontists.