Dr. Brad Kincheloe grew up in Cheyenne and came home in 2001 to join the family practice his father had run since 1971. Dr. Erica Tonso joined in 2012. Family, restorative, cosmetic and TMJ care on Yellowstone Road.
years as a Cheyenne family practice, now in its second generation of Kincheloes.
Training, leadership and memberships held by our doctors
Our story, since 1971
Our friendly and caring staff is a snapshot of the community we live in and love, and new patients are always welcome.
How this practice works
Our mission is a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry: listening to the people we serve, earning their trust, and exceeding what they expect. In practice, that comes down to three things.
The worry: being sold expensive work you never asked about.
We will never pressure you into expensive or elective treatment. You hear every option, including the lower-cost ones that give the same result, and we will tell you when more treatment is unnecessary. One patient came to Dr. Tonso for a second opinion and has stayed ever since.
The worry: a first visit that makes a child dread the next one.
Children are not born afraid of the dentist, they fear the unknown. We use pleasant, simple words, start with happy visits and brushing lessons, and keep teaching technique right through the teenage years.
The worry: losing half a working day to an hour in the chair.
Doors open at 7:00 am Monday to Friday, and on the 1st and 3rd Mondays we stay until 5:00 pm. A regular exam and cleaning takes about an hour, and you get electronic and personal reminders before each appointment.
Meet the doctors
Dr. Kincheloe and Dr. Tonso both went to high school in Cheyenne, studied at the University of Wyoming and earned their dental degrees at Creighton University in Omaha. Then they came back to practice in the town they grew up in, and to give their time to it.
Dr. Kincheloe's bio lists the Cheyenne Laramie County Board of Health and the Cheyenne Frontier Days Public Relations Committee. Dr. Tonso is a member of the Cheyenne Trotters Equestrian Club, and spends her spare time running, hiking and riding horses.
Born and raised in Cheyenne. East High School, the University of Wyoming, then dental school at Creighton in Omaha. He came straight home to join his father's family and cosmetic practice, and trains at the Dawson Academy.
Creighton University School of Dentistry, 2001
Moved to Cheyenne as a child and graduated from Central High School. The University of Wyoming, dental school at Creighton, then the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of New Mexico, and a member of the Wyoming Dental Association.
Creighton University; AEGD residency, University of New Mexico
Dentistry in Cheyenne, WY
From regular cleanings and exams to advanced restorative treatment, for people of all ages. Our patients come from near and far, and we use the most modern equipment and methods available.
For every age. Happy visits and brushing lessons for the little ones, fluoride with the cleaning twice a year, and sealants on the deep grooves where decay likes to start.
Putting teeth back to strong and healthy, one-on-one, with every option explained, including the lower-cost ones that do the same job.
Smile design for missing, crooked, gapped, yellow or oddly shaped teeth, from a single bonded chip to a full makeover.
Jaw pain, clicking and the headaches that come with it, treated after a complete assessment. And prompt help when a tooth is chipped, moved or knocked out.
Artificial tooth roots that bond with your own bone and anchor one or more crowns. Backed by more than fifty years of research, and often the best long-term way to replace a tooth.
Thin tooth-colored porcelain bonded to the visible surfaces of the teeth, for chips, cracks and reshaping, without a long run of procedures.
Over-the-counter products lift surface stains. A professional treatment reaches the deeper stains that give teeth their color, and ours is done at home.
A plan designed around your own mouth, combining whichever restorative and cosmetic treatments it needs, even if you thought your smile was past the point of no return.
TMJ/TMD treatment
Temporomandibular joint disorder is common, degenerative and rarely diagnosed properly. It can cause migraines, jaw and neck pain, and it does not get better on its own. Treatment starts with a complete assessment to find the right combination for you.
New patients & emergencies
We treat teeth that have been chipped, moved or knocked out entirely. Current patients with an emergency after hours can reach our emergency line on (307) 638-8520. For a life-threatening injury, call 911.
We file most insurance claims for you and work to get you every benefit you are entitled to. We do not participate in HMO plans. We are participating providers with:
Payment is appreciated at the time of service. With insurance, you pay only your deductible or co-payment at the visit.
Cherry: interest-free payment plans for up to 24 months. CareCredit: interest-free up to 12 months, with extended financing up to 48 months. If a bill ever strains your budget, call us and we can usually work something out.
★★★★★My family and I have been patients of Kincheloe and Tonso Dental for over twenty-five years. We have always received the finest personal, professional care from the people at Kincheloe and Tonso Dental.V.R., CheyenneFrom our testimonials
★★★★★Dr. Tonso is a very capable, competent, and compassionate dentist with a personality that cannot be surpassed. She has gone far beyond the usual and expected limits by coming in to care for my dental emergency needs.Jeannine MelkaFrom our testimonials
★★★★★A few years back Dr. Kincheloe was recommended to me by a good friend, I've been going to him since. He is very understanding of my previous experiences and continues to be patient with me during my visits.DionneFrom our testimonials
★★★★★I always feel as though I am being treated like family when I am there whether it is for a cleaning, a concern about something I am experiencing or something complicated like a bridge. The amazing way they accommodate your hours so you don't have to miss work is something rare these days.L.L.From our testimonials
★★★★★During the procedure Dr. Brad took his time and tried several options, never settling for less than perfection. That is his greatest asset. He is an artist and is not just throwing in a prosthetic. He creates great smiles!B. PedersenFrom our testimonials
Patient resources
Yes. New patients are always welcome, of every age. Call (307) 638-8520 or send the form below and the office will come back to you with a time.
We are participating providers with Delta Dental (as a Premier Provider) and with Blue Cross Blue Shield, including FEP Blue Dental. We can file most other insurance claims for you, and we work to get you the maximum benefits you are entitled to. We do not participate in HMO plans. Bring your plan information to your first visit.
If the injury is life-threatening or severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a tooth that is chipped, moved or knocked out, call the office. Current patients with an emergency after hours can call the emergency line on (307) 638-8520.
We take your medical history and background information, and give you time to get to know your doctor. Bring your insurance information. Being well prepared helps the doctor give you the best care, and takes away a lot of the worry.
Children are not born afraid of the dentist, they fear the unknown. We use pleasant, simple, non-frightening words for everything we do, so your child and your family feel at ease from the moment you arrive.
Yes. Cherry offers interest-free payment plans for up to 24 months, and CareCredit offers interest-free plans up to 12 months with extended financing up to 48 months. If a bill ever strains your budget, call us straight away and we can usually work out an arrangement.
Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month we stay open until 5:00 pm. Closed on weekends.
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