We are happy to announce we can now provide our patients Snap-On Smile!

Snap-On Smile is a patented, easy and painless way to obtain a beautiful smile. It was invented by a dentist who realized that not everyone can afford thousands of dollars to get a Hollywood smile make-over. After years of extensive research and development, your dentist can now provide you with a Snap-On Smile that is thin and strong with the look of natural teeth. You can eat and drink with your Snap-On Smile. It’s easy to care for and can be a temporary or permanent cosmetic solution. It’s available for upper and lower teeth.

It is an excellent choice for:
• Gaps, crooked, stained or missing teeth
• Those who are not candidates for bridges or implants
• Anyone who would like a Hollywood smile without the expense and discomfort of complex and invasive dental procedures
• Anyone who has an old-fashioned removable partial denture and wants a beautiful, more comfortable alternative
 

It has been featured on E! News and other television shows. Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8p0OtikId4  .

For more information visit www.snaponsmile.com or call our office and schedule a consultation today!

 

A recent study came out linking dental x-rays with patients at an increased risk of developing brain tumors. The ADA has responded to this study stating there are a number of flaws in the report and that all dentist should follow the ADA recommendations for dental x-rays.

Kirksville Dental Group follows the ADA recommendations for dental x-rays. If you are concerned about dental x-rays and would like to speak to your doctor regarding this, please contact our office at 660-665-1901 and we would be more than happy to make you an appointment to speak with the doctor.

To read the ADA's press release please visit: http://www.ada.org/6972.aspx 

April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
 

It is important to visit your dental professional on a regular basis for an oral cancer screening. In our office, oral cancer screenings are part of the periodic exam (the exam the dentist does at your cleaning appointment). Also, our Registered Dental Hygienist are trained to complete an oral cancer screening as well.

Visit http://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/index.htm  for more information on Oral Cancer or contact our office with any questions.

Dr. Tisha Kice-Briggs attended the ground breaking ceremony for the new Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health at A.T. Still University. It was an honor for her to be a part of this great addition to the Northeast Missouri area and dental community.

Kirksville Dental Group has had a few changes over the last few months.

The first change happened in November when we upgraded our panoramic (full mouth) x-ray machine to digital. Digital x-rays decrease the amount of radiation exposure for the patient and it has also decreased the amount of wait time for the patient. With our old pano, it would take an average of 10 minutes to take and process the x-ray. Now, it takes a split second for it to be on the screen in the patient's room. Another benefit of the digital pano is we have the capability to take bitewing x-rays on children who are unable to tolerate film in their mouth. Next time you are in the office, feel free to ask us about the new machine and to take a look at it!

In January we closed the office for three day's to install new flooring. The old flooring had been in the office for over 10 years. With all of the traffic in and out of the office, it was showing its age. We are thrilled with the way the new flooring looks. Previously, treatment rooms had carpet, now it has a new hardwood floor look. Stop by anytime to see what we are doing with the office!