Richard Chan
Orthodontist | Orthodontist
2220 Dunn Street Juneau AK, 99801About
Dr. Richard Chan practices Orthodontics in Juneau, AK. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Chan may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Chan must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Dentist 2020 Seattle Med
Professional Memberships
- the American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Washington State Dental Association
Richard Chan's Practice location
Juneau, AK 99801Get Direction
Monroe, WA 98272-1267Get Direction
Richard Chan's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- New Cancer Therapy Shows Promise to Treat a Rare Type of Lymphoma
A new treatment for cancer, called checkpoint inhibitors, are showing promise with several types of cancer, including a rare type of lymphoma, called gray zone lymphoma.Immune checkpoint inhibitors are drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies that are often made of antibodies. Researchers are...
- Tips for Living with Stroke
A stroke is a severe condition that is brought about by insufficient blood supply to the brain. This can be as a result of a blood clot or a broken blood vessel. According to physicians, stroke can cause different effects. However, if you stick to the treatment options designed by your doctor, a...
- The Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
What is Fermented Food?Fermented food involves the process of fermentation where food is exposed to bacteria, yeast, or a combination of these microbes. This food is then broken down to lactic acid, which allows the microbes to enter through the air in the environment. Lactic acid protects us and...
- The Nursing Initiative to Improve Patient Safety
In the United Kingdom, there is currently a mass exodus of veteran nurses dropping out from their lifelong career devoted to the health and longevity of others to pursue safer, stable, and more rewarding goals. For the first time in history, the National Health Service has recorded a higher number...
- Everything You Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel surgery is a medical procedure that is done to treat a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where a ligament known as the transverse carpal ligament lies over the median nerve, putting pressure on it. The condition causes numbness, weakness,...
- What Are The Risk Factors Of A Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a medical procedure and like all medical procedures, it may have its risks. For a vast majority of patients, the benefits far outweigh the risks and also much can be done to minimize the risks.About Colonoscopy The colonoscopy procedure involves the use of a thin and flexible camera...