Dr. Micah L. Gray Snyder

As a lifelong resident of the area, Dr. Micah Snyder graduated from Blue Springs South High School in 2001, University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2006 with her bachelors degree in Communication Studies, and with her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from UMKC School of Dentistry in 2011. After graduation, Dr. Snyder had the honor to stay on as clinical faculty at UMKC's School of Dentistry until starting in Private Practice. It doesn't matter if it is a child on their first visit to the dentist or a patient who has worn dentures for years, Dr. Snyder has had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients during her years in private practice. Although growing up in Blue Springs, Dr. Snyder has just recently moved to Lee's Summit with her husband Mark, and their daughter Asher. Asher joined the family in April of 2013 and has quickly become the light of their lives. Dr. Snyder also has a cat, Zsa-Zsa and dog Finney that round out the immediate family. Dr. Snyder loves spending time with her extended family. Her mom, Debbie Gray, a former music teacher in the Blue Springs School District lives very close, so they get to see each other frequently. "As a detail-oriented perfectionist, dentistry was the perfect medical profession for me. It is a field that not only provided me with the opportunity to help people but also allowed me to use my intricate artistic talents." - Dr. Snyder

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

We have the most innovative technology that allows us to provide a level of care that is unsurpassed! However, all that technology doesn't mean that we lose the personal side of dentistry. In fact, I pride myself on the personal attention given to each patient. It is my desire to really learn what each patient hopes to accomplish with their treatment. We spend lots of one-on-one time making sure that you are not having treatment "dictated" to you or that you are rushed through the process, but that you have an active role in determining the treatment plan that is best for your situation and have plenty of time to have all of your questions answered. We spend the extra time to help you understand the WHY in addition to the HOW of your dental treatment.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

Prevention! - Our goal is to help you learn the tips and tricks to avoid the need for invasive dental treatment. With all the innovations that have occurred in dentistry over the last few years, no synthetic material will ever be as effective as your own natural tooth and we want to help you preserve that! Same Day Crowns and Bridges! - This avoids the need for goopy messy impression, temporary crowns and a separate appointment 3 weeks later to finally have the permanent crown placed. We are able to take Digital impressions, design your permanent crown right in front of you, then make it IN THE OFFICE THE SAME DAY! Tooth replacement - Many adults find themselves missing at least one tooth and it is hard to navigate the treatment options available on your own. I love helping restore your smile to something you can be proud of, but that is functional as well! Basic restorative work (fillings) (yeah, I know this is more than 3) - I take pride in every aspect of my work even down to the most basic filling! We discuss the different filling material options so that we can tailor your treatment to your situation and take the time necessary to make sure it is done right- no cutting corners or rushing you through in this office!

What are you proud of in your practice?

Where do I start! I am most proud of the incredible team we have put together that makes the entire patient experience positive. From the moment you walk into our office you are treated like part of our family! I am also proud of the amazing environment in our office! We have an all NEW office complete with plush, memory foam chairs, TVs in every room, the latest and greatest technology but all of this coupled with a doctor and staff that genuinely care about people (not just teeth).

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

The cases I love the most are the ones where you can tell the patient had all of their expectations exceeded! Sometimes this means the anxious patient who walks out saying "hey that wasn't bad at all, I can't believe I have put this off for so long" or the future bride that want to be proud of her smile in her wedding pictures and with our treatment looks at her self in the mirror and a single tear of joy rolls down her face! These are the reason I get up everyday aware of the impact I can have on someone, simply by doing what I love!