The John L. Kinsley DDS building at 19433 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio.
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 on Google · three generations since 1919

One family caring for smiles since 1919.

Dr. Leon J. Kinsley opened the practice in Cleveland in 1919. His son Bud moved it to Detroit Road in 1962, and his grandson, Dr. John L. Kinsley, has looked after Rocky River patients here since 1987.

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Detroit Road, Rocky River 100+

years and three generations of one family, at the same address since 1962.

Where Dr. Kinsley trained, and how long the practice has been here

The L.D. Pankey InstituteAdvanced education, 1992The Dawson AcademyAdvanced dental study, 1999Seattle InstituteAdvanced dental educationDawson-Pankey trainedTMD & restorative careEst. 1919Detroit Road since 1962
The Kinsley family, from the practice's own About Us page.
The John L. Kinsley DDS building on Detroit Road, Rocky River.

Our story, since 1919

In 1919 Dr. Leon J. Kinsley opened a dental practice on Clark Avenue in Cleveland. His son Bud joined him in 1960 and moved it to Detroit Road two years later. In 1987 his grandson John joined, and he still treats patients in the same building, now completely renovated.

Three generations of one family, and the same address since 1962.

A century in six dates

From Clark Avenue to Detroit Road.

The profession of dentistry has been a tradition in our family for over 100 years. The goal has not changed with it: long lasting relationships based on exquisite dentistry, education and trust.

  1. 1919Founded in ClevelandDr. Leon J. Kinsley opens the family practice on Clark Avenue.
  2. 1960The second generationHis son, Dr. Leon D. “Bud” Kinsley, joins the practice.
  3. 1962Detroit RoadThe practice moves to 19433 Detroit Road, Rocky River, where it stands today.
  4. 1987The third generationDr. John L. Kinsley joins his father, continuing the tradition.
  5. 1992–99Pankey, then DawsonAt his father’s urging, advanced study at the L.D. Pankey Institute, then the Dawson Academy.
  6. TodayRenovated, re-equippedThe building completely remodeled, and new patients welcome.
Dr. John L. Kinsley, DDS.
1987
The year he joined his father, Bud, in the family practice.

Meet your dentist

Dr. John L. Kinsley, DDS

The third generation of Kinsley dentists, and now the sole owner of the practice. In 1992, at the urging of his father, he started down a path of extensive continuing education that shaped how he practices today.

  • The L.D. Pankey Institute, 1992Advanced dental education in Key Biscayne, Florida.
  • The Dawson Academy, 1999Advanced study in restorative dentistry and non-surgical TMJ therapy, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • The Seattle InstituteFurther advanced dental education, alongside the two premier learning centers.
  • Dawson-Pankey trainedUnique experience in TMJ and occlusion (bite) disorders, and restoring the mouth for comfort, function and aesthetics.

Three generations on the door.

One patient’s family has been with the Kinsleys for over fifty-five years. Three generations of dentists, one family name, and the same building on Detroit Road since 1962.

1919
The founder

Dr. Leon J. Kinsley

Opened the family practice on Clark Avenue in Cleveland, where it grew into a thriving business.

1960
The second generation

Dr. Leon D. “Bud” Kinsley

Joined his father in 1960 and, two years later, moved the practice to 19433 Detroit Road in Rocky River, where it stands today.

1987
Your dentist today

Dr. John L. Kinsley

Joined in 1987, now the sole owner. Renovated the building and brought in the technology, and still practices on Detroit Road.

TMJ, headaches & your bite

Some headaches start in the jaw.

A unique part of our practice is treating occlusion (the bite) and TMJ disorders. If the chewing muscles or the joint itself are causing pain, we can help diagnose it and relieve it.

  1. Pain when opening or closing your mouth, or trouble chewing
  2. Headaches or ear pain
  3. Clicking or popping when you open your mouth
  4. Teeth grinding, and a jaw that locks open or shut
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A clear custom night guard, the kind of appliance used to protect teeth from grinding.
A night guard can prevent or lessen the effects of grinding while you sleep.
Within a week of wearing the appliance at night, John was free from headaches and was soon weaned off all medication. Nancy PrebulBay Village, on her son’s chronic headaches

Dentistry in Rocky River, OH

A comprehensive menu, one chair.

Cosmetic procedures, implants, veneers, white fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, gum treatment and Invisalign, planned around your needs, goals and budget.

Restorative & Implants

From minimally invasive white fillings to porcelain crowns and bridges, your smile restored tooth by tooth, or missing teeth replaced with implants and implant-supported dentures.

  • Crowns & bridges
  • Inlays & onlays
  • Dental implants
  • Mini implants
  • Dentures
  • Root canals
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Cosmetic Dentistry

Aesthetic solutions that fit every budget, from a whitening treatment to custom porcelain veneers, and Snap-On Smile when you want a change without drilling.

  • Porcelain veneers
  • Lumineers
  • Teeth whitening
  • Bonding & white fillings
  • Snap-On Smile
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Preventive & Gum Care

Routine preventive care is the most effective step in avoiding dental disease and tooth loss. Our hygiene team gives you the tools to keep your smile healthy for life.

  • Exams & cleanings
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Scaling & root planing
  • Sealants
  • Children’s dentistry
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Orthodontics & Surgery

Invisalign clear aligners for adults and teens, clear braces, and extractions, including wisdom teeth, in the office you already know.

  • Invisalign
  • Clear braces
  • Extractions
  • Wisdom teeth
  • Mouth guards
  • Emergency care
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What people ask about most.

Full-mouth restoration

It starts with a records appointment: photographs, and impressions that duplicate your own bite. Then a consultation to agree the plan, tooth by tooth.

Implant-retained dentures

Two implants can hold a lower denture firmly in place. One of our patients left denture cream behind that way.

Invisalign

Clear aligners changed every two weeks. Many of our Rocky River Invisalign patients finish in 12 to 24 months.

Snap-On Smile

Two visits, about three weeks apart. No drilling, no extractions, and with proper care it can last 3 to 5 years.

Our technology

See it on the screen, then plan it together.

Our digital x-rays and intraoral cameras give a greater picture of the mouth, and put you in a position to co-plan your care alongside us, because the findings are far easier to share.

  • High definition intraoral photographyImages enlarged on a monitor in the exam room, so specific concerns are easy to point out.
  • Digital radiographsLow-radiation x-rays that show bone loss, decay between teeth and other problems a clinical exam cannot see.
  • Iluma Ultra cone beam CT3D images for precise diagnosis, including whether a bone graft or sinus lift is needed.
  • Electric handpieces & rotary endodonticsDecay removed more efficiently, and root canals completed here with greater ease.
A modern dental treatment room with a monitor for showing intraoral images.
Intraoral images are enlarged on a monitor, so concerns are easy to point out.

VIP amenities & sedation

Comfort is part of the appointment.

Our goal is to provide high quality dental care while putting you in the most comfortable setting possible.

A calm, softly lit dental treatment room.
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Oral conscious sedation

For anyone who has put off treatment because of nerves.

As easy as taking an aspirin. You stay awake, able to talk and breathe on your own, in a heightened state of relaxation, and it can let long work be done in a single visit. Someone will need to drive you.

A soft blanket and head rest pillow on a dental chair.
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Pillows, blankets, laughing gas

Small things that make a long appointment easier.

Head rest pillows and blankets in the chair, and nitrous oxide, laughing gas, for patients who want to take the edge off.

A flat screen mounted above a dental chair.
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Something to watch, or to hear

Somewhere to put your attention.

Flat screen TVs, video iPods and soothing music, so the time in the chair passes the way you would like it to.

Our office

The building on Detroit Road.

Dr. Kinsley has completely remodeled the building his father moved into in 1962. These are the practice’s own photographs of the rooms you will sit in.

Dr. Kinsley and his staff are kind, gentle, thorough and up to date with today’s dental and orthodontic technology and practices. His offices and treatment rooms are bright, hygienic and comfortable. Colleen Feighan, M.Ed.Author, speaker and educator
The front desk and patient records at John L. Kinsley DDS.
Dr. Kinsley talking with a patient in the corridor.
Dr. Kinsley showing a patient an image of her teeth on the monitor.
Dr. John L. Kinsley at work in the office.

New patients

Your first visit, 30 to 60 minutes.

Whether you have not been to a dentist in years or are new to Rocky River, the first appointment is about understanding your whole mouth, and then giving you options rather than pressure.

  1. Dr. Kinsley assesses your oral health and existing restorations
  2. An oral cancer screening, and any x-rays you need
  3. A cleaning with our hygienist, if you are free of gum disease
  4. A custom plan: procedures, costs, estimated insurance and visits
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New patient paperwork on a clipboard at a dental reception desk.
Bring your insurance card; your old x-rays help, but are not required.

Insurance

Our treatment coordinators work with your carrier to maximize your benefits. Checkups and cleanings are usually fully covered up to twice a year, and we estimate what you will owe before treatment starts.

Payment plans

Delayed treatment often costs more: what needs a filling today may need a root canal later. Talk to our treatment coordinators about payment options that let you deal with it early.

A dental emergency?

Call as quickly as possible. We see new and existing patients, walk you through what to do, and fit you in as soon as you can get here.

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Rated 4.9 on Google

Families who have stayed for generations.

From the letters our patients have sent us, in their own words. Read 170+ reviews on Birdeye.

Since the Kinsley family has been our Dentist for over fifty-five years, I knew I was in excellent care. After many appointments and several procedures, and Dr. John Kinsley’s patience and expertise, my teeth were finally done. Charlotte PiersaBrunswick, Ohio
However, Dr. Kinsley had taken care of our family for years, as well as his father and grandfather before him. We knew enough to trust his judgement and expertise. We are thankful we did. Nancy PrebulBay Village
Thankfully, Dr. John Kinsley was able to get me in immediately after the accident for emergency repair. Maddie SimpsonStudent, St. John’s University
Thank you again for your excellent work and for saving me from the root canals I thought I had to have! Tom ReynoldsLakewood
I feel like a whole new person and better yet, No More Denture Cream! I can eat anything I want and my whole mouth feels great! Richard B. LowryBerea, Ohio

Areas we serve

Rocky River, and the west shore.

A family practice serving Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio for over a century, with Starbucks a block from our parking lot.

Questions & answers

What people ask before they book.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. Our Rocky River family and cosmetic dental practice is accepting new patients, whether you have not been to a dentist in years or are new to the area. Allow 30 to 60 minutes for the first appointment.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

A copy of your current insurance card, if you have one. It also helps to have your dental records and x-rays sent over from your previous dentist, but that is not required.

Do you work with my insurance?

Our treatment coordinators work with your insurance carrier to maximize the benefits available under your plan. Preventive care such as checkups and cleanings is in most cases fully covered up to twice a year, and before a filling or crown we estimate your benefits, so you know roughly what you will owe before treatment starts.

I get anxious at the dentist. What can you do?

Tell us when you call. Oral conscious sedation keeps you awake but deeply relaxed, and you may not remember part or all of the procedure; you will need someone to drive you. Laughing gas, head rest pillows, blankets, flat screen TVs and soothing music are there too.

Can headaches really come from my bite?

Sometimes. Headaches or ear pain, clicking or popping when you open your mouth, trouble chewing and teeth grinding can all be signs of TMD. Only a professional can tell you whether it is TMD, so come in for a consultation. A night guard is often the first step.

What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?

Call the office as quickly as possible. Do not handle the tooth by the root, and only rinse it gently with tap water if there is visible debris. If you cannot put it back in place, keep it in milk or contact lens solution and bring it to us immediately.

Why are my teeth sensitive?

Often because the gums have receded slightly, letting the underlying dentin show through. There are toothpastes, gels and some dental procedures that help; tell us if your teeth are very sensitive.

Do you have instructions for after surgery?

Yes. We have written instructions for before anesthesia, and for after wisdom tooth removal, dental implant surgery, an impacted tooth and multiple extractions. Ask us for the ones that apply to your treatment.

Where are you, and where do I park?

19433 Detroit Road, Rocky River. Leave your car in our parking lot; Starbucks is a block away and Whole Foods a few minutes’ walk if you are early.

Visit us

On Detroit Road, with our own parking lot.

Address
19433 Detroit Road
Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Phone
(440) 331-8691
Fax (440) 331-9591
Email
smile@rockyriverdentist.com
Hours
Monday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment
Sunday
Closed

Please call to confirm hours before your visit.

Tell us what you need, and we will call you back.

Our friendly staff will get in touch as soon as possible to confirm. If you are in pain, please phone instead. Please do not send private health information through this form.

✓ New patients welcome ✓ Sedation available ✓ Emergencies seen