Since graduating as a Registered Dental Hygienist, Nina has been passionate about patient education and servicing her community. She has taken part in volunteer work at a local homeless shelter to provide dental cleanings and also has volunteered with the Team Smile program. Nina enjoys taking part in continuing education courses to stay up to date on the latest practices in the dental field.
We use a composite resin applied directly to the teeth to reshape and achieve your desired smile. Simply choose your desired shade and tooth shape, and leave the rest to us. There are no shots and generally little to no reduction of the tooth enamel. As a result, the teeth will be slighty longer and wider than your original teeth.
Veneers
Do you have stained, cracked or chipped teeth? Do you have spacing between your teeth? Do you want that “Hollywood Smile” that all the celebrities are getting? The Smile Salon and Day Spa is excited to offer a convenient way to achieve a smile makeover with one visit veneers.
Crowns
A tooth can lose its normal shape and size for a variety of reasons. A crown covers your tooth to help restore its original shape and size. Crowns can also be used to make teeth stronger and look better. Crowns have a variety of uses. In some cases that require a large filling, there isn’t enough tooth remaining to keep the filling in place. A crown can strengthen the tooth and hold the filling. Crowns can also protect teeth that are weak, or help fix ones that are broken. Discolored or misshaped teeth can be covered by a crown, as can dental implants. This can all be done in our office in about 2 hours!
Bridges
We offer comprehensive dentistry including hygiene, dental fillings, root canals, crowns and bridges, dentures, orthodontics, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry.
Dental Bonding
Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Doakes attended the University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Dentistry, earning her DDS in 2014. Upon graduation, she received The Quintessence Award for Restorative Dentistry and The John R. Killip Leadership Award. Not only is Dr. Doakes a diplomat of the International Dental Implant Association, but she is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Missouri Dental Association, The American Orthodontic Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists. Dr. Doakes has obtained advanced training with continuing education courses that include Implant Seminars, Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, FastBraces® and Invisalign®. As a lifetime learner, she is currently in pursuit of an advanced dental degree at USC in the subjects of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine.
They are awesome. I've had a root canal and it absolutely nothing like the horror stories I'd heard from other people. They were friendly and comical and kept my little girls pleasantly distracted. They are very professional and I'd recommend anyone to go here for their dental work. And they amazing with kids.
At your initial appointment, our dental hygienists will assess and measure your gum and underlying bone health. Once x-rays and measurements are taken, we will make a personalized recommendation on how to proceed with your gum care. This can range from a routine prophylaxis (cleaning) in the presence of healthy gums, to a gingivitis prophylaxis in the presence of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), or comprehensive gum infection therapy (scaling and root planning) in the presence of periodontitis (inflammation of the gums and bone loss). In the presence of periodontitis, you will no longer receive regular dental cleanings. We will first perform gum infection therapy. During this one or two visit procedure, the mouth is numbed and we remove plaque, tarter, and bacteria from the tooth and root surfaces. We will also flush the gums with a prescription strength antibacterial rinse. We will need to see you more frequently for periodontal maintenance, first at 4-to 6 weeks after gum infection therapy, then every 3 to 4 months thereafter—for life. Periodontal Maintenance takes the place of your routine cleanings.
When done correctly, and with proper home care and maintenance visits, dental implants can last a patient’s whole life. It is still important to brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash when you have implants. Patients still need routine dental checkups to keep their implants healthy.
From the front desk to having a tooth pulled.This establishment makes u feel at home. Everyone is so nice and really cares about your comfort. Thanks for making a tooth extraction so easy and comfy.will come back all the time.
At your child’s routine hygiene visit, we will speak with you about how your child’s teeth are coming in and assess the need for intervention with orthodontics. We will also listen to your concerns about the position of your child’s teeth. Our goal is to guide growth and prevent permanent teeth from crowding for a beautiful face and smile.
Invisalign Orthodontics
Invisalign® is a modern alternative to straighten your teeth without wires or metal. Invisalign® involves a series of custom trays designed specifically for you and the plan your dentist or orthodontist creates to move your teeth. The trays are made from a smooth plastic that covers your teeth and gradually moves them into place.
Braces
The Smile Salon and Day Spa offers traditional braces for orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages.
KöR is The Smile Salon and Day Spa’s premium whitening solution for patients who are interested in permanently whitening their teeth. Widely recognized as the world’s most effective teeth whitening system, Kӧr gives predictably exceptional results on every patient, every time. It is the only recognized system in the world that will whiten tetracycline (dark) stained teeth, which was previously thought to be impossible. With easy periodic at-home maintenance, your teeth will stay white permanently, even while you continue to drink red wine, tea, coffee, etc. With your easy home maintenance, these staining foods will have no effect on the long-term brilliant color of your teeth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers are the epitome of cosmetic dentistry. They provide the most realistic look and feel of natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are custom made to fit your teeth. We generally remove a small amount of enamel to buff the teeth, then take dental molds. You choose your color and desired shape and they are sent to our precision dental lab to be fabricated. You will wear temporary veneers while you wait for your permanent ones to return from our lab.
General Dentistry
Dr. Afreena Khan is new to The Smile Salon family and we are very happy to have her. She obtained two Bachelor of Science degrees; one in Biology and the other in African Languages and Literature at The University of Wisconsin, Madison. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Marquette University. In 2018 she moved to Kansas City and went on to do an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UMKC School of Dentistry.