Canyon Crest Dental
Dental Implants and general care in Canyon Crest
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Canyon Crest Dental is ranked in the top 3 on 14 Smyleee Top 10 lists.
Top 10 Cosmetic Dentist in Riverside California
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Top 10 Dental Implants in Riverside California
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Top 10 Gum Disease Treatment in Riverside California
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Top 10 Tooth Decay Treatment in Riverside California
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Top 10 Orthodontist in Riverside California
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About Canyon Crest Dental
Canyon Crest Dental is at suite 209, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive in Riverside's Canyon Crest neighbourhood — one of the city's established residential communities near the University of California Riverside campus. Canyon Crest Drive runs through a commercial corridor serving this part of Riverside, with the practice drawing from the Canyon Crest residential community and the UC Riverside faculty and staff in surrounding neighbourhoods. The practice is multi-doctor, with Drs. Merrihew, Brent, Leoni, and Assad sharing care at this address.
Sleep apnea treatment and bruxism management are both listed — the overlapping nocturnal conditions that a multi-doctor practice with this clinical range can assess comprehensively. Bruxism occurs at elevated rates in patients with obstructive sleep apnea — apnoeic events trigger micro-arousals that cause bruxing events — and managing both conditions requires differentiating whether the patient needs a mandibular advancement device, a conventional occlusal guard, or a combination appliance addressing both the airway and occlusal protection components. Mouth guards are listed separately from sleep apnea treatment, maintaining the clinical distinction between these two interventions.
Oral surgery, root canal treatment, and periodontal care are all in-house alongside the orthodontic scope. For the Canyon Crest patient population — which includes UC Riverside faculty, staff, and the surrounding professional residential community — a multi-doctor practice handling surgical extractions, endodontics, and orthodontic treatment without specialist referrals provides meaningful scheduling efficiency in a community where academic and professional schedules constrain appointment flexibility.
Braces and Invisalign cover the full orthodontic treatment range. Emergency dentistry, sedation dentistry, and cosmetic services including veneers and teeth whitening complete the clinical scope. Gum disease treatment and the full preventive dental care range provide the maintenance foundation.
For Canyon Crest and Riverside patients on Canyon Crest Drive near UC Riverside who want a multi-doctor practice managing sleep apnea, bruxism, in-house oral surgery, and endodontics alongside orthodontic and cosmetic services, the suite 209 address at 5225 Canyon Crest Drive covers that combination in one of Riverside's established residential communities.
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. Thank you for your interest in our office. Our commitment is to provide our patients the h
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Orthodontics, Invisalign, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
Orthodontics
Orthodontic care assesses how the teeth and bite are developing and guides each patient toward the treatment that best fits their goals.
Invisalign
Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of clear, removable aligners — a discreet alternative to braces for adults and teens.
Dental Implants
Dental implants replace missing teeth with a post set in the jaw and topped with a custom crown, restoring chewing function and limiting bone loss.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom shells bonded to the front of the teeth to address chips, gaps, and discoloration as part of a smile plan.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry at Canyon Crest Dental improves the appearance of a smile through treatments such as whitening and veneers, planned around each patient's goals.
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Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Great from check in to check out. Every single person you deal with 100% a pro!!
Professional yet very pleasant staff. We'll organized and pleasant surroundings including coffee.
My last visit was on time and I was handled with the utmost of care and I was shown much concern. They really do a good job.
I’ve been going here for about 8 years now. They’re pricey, but they do great work. They work with my schedule, benefits, and helped me when I was In grad school (I was uninsured at the time). I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed here. I am having an implant placed currently, do to the mistakes make by western dental. I would definitely recommend. .
I had an amazing experience at this dental practice today! The entire team was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and professional from start to finish. The office itself is spotless and exceptionally clean, which made me feel comfortable right away. On top of the great care, they offer very reasonable options for their services without any high-pressure sales. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch, affordable dental care!
As always, my experience at Canyon Crest Dental and specifically with Jamie (hygienist) couldn't have gone any better! They are always on schedule so never have to wait (like you do in most medical offices), they are professional and friendly. Highly recommend Canyon Crest Dental!
Very nice, very quick, good job!
Great experience! Everyone was friendly, professional, and helpful. I look forward to coming back in the future.:)
So far so good. I loved how informative the dr was on my visit & how friendly the staff are. It’s been a while and I felt like she understood me without judgment. Can’t wait to get back on track!
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