In an effort to support national efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, our practice is taking the following steps to help assure your health and well-being and that of our community:

• We are following directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a way to limit patient and staff exposure to this virus.
• Your health, and the health of our dedicated staff, matters to us, so going forward we will suspend all non-emergency care for three weeks.
• Patients will be seen only for urgent and emergency dental needs.

 
We will contact you soon to reschedule routine hygiene appointments. If you are already scheduled for an urgent issue, we will contact you the day before your appointment to discuss your health status, health screening protocols and confirm whether the appointment should be kept. Of course, please call us right away if you have a dental emergency or need immediate care.
 
The safety and well-being of our patients continues to be our primary concern. We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 nationally and within our community and keep you up-to-date regarding our plans to reopen for business as usual.
 
I urge you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We can be reached by phone at (937) 834-2252 and will respond as soon as we can.
 
Thank you,

Darby Dental Smiles

Ensuring the safety of our patients and staff is our top priority.

Due to current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we will only be taking appointments for emergency services.

We will see you all soon in a happy and healthy environment.

​Dear Valued Patients,
Due to global concerns regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to personally reach out and share the extra precautions Darby Dental Smiles is taking to keep our team and patients safe.
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We are carefully monitoring the recommendations of governmental health agencies, such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and local health organizations, and we have further increased our stringent sanitation protocol. Here are some examples of what we are doing in addition to our normal preventative procedures: 

• Disinfecting high-touch hard surfaces throughout the reception area often such as door handles, restrooms, chairs and countertops.
• Increasing the availability of anti-bacterial hand sanitizers throughout the office. 
• Educating our team on COVID-19 symptoms as well as preventative measures. 
• Continuing to ensure our team washes their hands after and before each patient, which has been proven by the CDC to be the most effective preventative measure.

At this time, Darby Dental Smiles will remain open to serve our patients, but we do ask that you help us in ensuring the safety of our team and others by:

• Rescheduling your visit if you are experiencing symptoms related to the virus such as cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, or fever.
• Informing us prior to your visit if you have recently come in contact with someone with these symptoms.
• Informing us prior to your visit if you have traveled abroad within the past 14 days. 

Please know that we will always work to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. If for any reason anything changes in the future we will let you know. 

Thank you for being a loyal patient and we look forward to your visit.

For more updated information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), please use the links below:

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Ohio Department of Health
• Champaign Health District

As a healthcare professional that is dedicated to ensuring our patients overall health and wellness is a top priority, Dr. Kile wants you to know a few things about e-cigarettes:

• E-Cigarettes are just as addictive as traditional cigarettes

Nicotine is a primary ingredient of e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive. Just like traditional cigarettes it causes you to crave to smoke and suffer withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is a toxic substance that reduces blood flow, which in turn affects your teeth and gums. Receding gums, dry mouth, bacteria growth and tooth decay are among some of the risks associated with nicotine and your mouth. Nicotine also affects your heart, lungs and brain.

• E-cigarettes are full of harmful chemicals

Aerosol produced by e-cigarettes is often mistaken for harmless water vapor. But this vapor contains ultra-fine particles of toxic chemicals and heavy metals like lead, nickel and tin. Vitamin E acetate has also been found in vaping products which is linked to the newly identified lung disease, EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated ling injury). Other chemical like diacetyl in e-cigarettes is also linked to serious lung disease.

• E-cigarettes are a relatively new concept

While the CDC is starting to link illness and even death to e-cigarettes, modernized vaping has not been around long enough to know what type of long term damage they can cause. Early studies of vaping side effects are increasingly concerning. And until the full results are in, it is never a good idea to intentionally and habitually introduce harmful chemicals and compounds to your body without knowing the full scale of their long term effects.
 
Our team is trained and committed to explain the dangers of vaping to our patients when evidence of vaping is found during an examination, especially in young adults and teens.

If you are a smoker or vapor, stay on top of your oral health by scheduling regular dental checkups. Schedule your next appointment today!

If you wish to quit smoking or vaping there are many resources available.

​Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints among dental patients in the United States. Sensitivity is caused by the movement of fluid within tiny tunnels located in the layer of tissue found under the protective enamel - providing a pathway to the nerve. Whether the tooth enamel is worn down or due to receding gums, those tunnels can be left exposed
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There are many factors to be aware of that can cause sensitivity. Some examples are:

• The consumption of acid-containing foods and beverages like citrus fruits.
• Excessive consumption of soft drinks.
• Acid reflux issues.
• Frequent vomiting (like from bulimia or alcoholism).
• Chewing tobacco products.
• Having dry mouth or low salivary flow.
• Using hard-bristled brushes or brushing the teeth too hard.
• Grinding of the teeth.
• Excessive sugar - Harmful bacteria feed on food particles in the mouth, particularly sugar. This leads to the creation of by-products that wear away at the surface of teeth.
• Just plain old genetics
  
  

Once tooth enamel is gone, it cannot be restored.

There are many daily opportunities to fight tooth decay. Through brushing, flossing, using mouthwash and even changing diet habits you can lower the chances of growing tooth sensitivity.

Our dentists are essential in both protecting teeth and restoring those that have already sustained damage. From desensitizing gels and pastes to sealants and filling materials, we can help reduce tooth sensitivity.

Contact us today to see how we can help you combat tooth sensitivity.

Through cosmetic and restorative treatments, Dr. Kile provides an innovative solution that is fast, affordable, effective and discreet.

The Six Month Smiles program is designed to straighten your teeth at a fraction of time compared to traditional braces. Due to a much shorter treatment plan, Six Month Smiles is generally less expensive. Through latest digital technology coupled with an experienced orthodontic professional like Dr. Kile, this method has proven to be both reliable and safe. And even better, they come in invisible aligners or clear braces, making them nearly invisible.

So what can you expect?

Upon our initial consultation we will thoroughly exam your teeth and gums to determine if you are a good candidate and if Six Month Smiles will be suitable for your needs.

After the placement of your aligners or braces you will need to come in for adjustments. Depending on your individual case, you may receive 3-7 adjustments over the next few months. On average, braces are removed and you can show off your new smile in 6 months.
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Click here to schedule your Six Month Smiles consultation or if you have any additional questions, contact us at (937) 834-2252.