All agesFamily & Preventive Care
Checkups, cleanings, and gentle first visits for kids — the routine care that keeps small problems from becoming big ones.
Book a checkup4.9 from ~60 patient reviews Saltillo, MS
A healthy smile, for the whole family.
Dr. Sam Ritter and Dr. Miles Backstrom care for Saltillo smiles of every age — gentle checkups, cosmetic dentistry, implants, and dentures. See every treatment and book your visit online — no phone tag required.
New patients welcome · Most insurance accepted · Check your coverage
Two dentists, one roof
Dr. Sam Ritter, DDS and Dr. Miles Backstrom, DMD — a full-service family practice, from first checkups to full-mouth restoration.
A family practice Saltillo already trusts — now with a website that finally shows it.
4.9From ~60 patient reviews
2 DentistsUnder one roof
All AgesKids to grandparents
The old way
Dental care shouldn't start with phone tag.
For years, getting answers about your smile meant calling and hoping someone picks up. What treatments do you offer? Do you take my insurance? Can I book online? — those questions went unanswered.
No treatment info
Patients couldn't see what care was even available — cleanings, implants, dentures, cosmetic work.
No online booking
Every appointment started with a phone call during office hours — or not at all.
Insurance guesswork
Nobody knew if their plan was accepted until they were already in the chair.
The new way
Everything your smile needs, out in the open.
We rebuilt how this practice meets its patients. Browse every treatment, understand your options, check insurance — then book your visit online in under a minute.
See every treatment
From routine cleanings to implants and dentures — plain-English explanations of what each treatment does for you.
Book online, anytime
Request your visit right here — evenings, weekends, whenever it suits you. We'll confirm by phone or text.
Know your costs upfront
We verify your insurance before your visit and give you a clear estimate before any treatment begins.
Same-week visits
Toothache? Broken tooth? We hold space every week for patients in pain.
Why patients stay
Dentistry that feels like family.
Not a clinic that sees teeth — a practice that knows your name, your kids' names, and exactly how you like your coffee in the waiting room.
Gentle care for anxious patients
Nervous about the dentist? You're not alone. We explain everything before we do anything, go at your pace, and never rush you.
One practice for the whole family
Kids' first checkups, teen cleanings, parents' cosmetic work, grandparents' dentures — everyone under one roof, on one schedule.
Clear costs, no surprises
We check your insurance before you arrive and walk you through a written estimate before any treatment begins. Ever.
Help when it hurts
Toothache, broken tooth, lost crown — we keep emergency space in the schedule every week and prioritize patients in pain.
Treatments
Complete care, all in one place.
Hover a card to explore. Every treatment starts with a conversation — never a sales pitch. Call (662) 869-2100 with questions.
All ages
Everyday dentistryGeneral Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, root canals, and gum care — tooth-saving treatment done carefully, comfortably, and built to last.
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Smile designCosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers, and clear aligners — subtle, natural-looking improvements designed around your face, not a template.
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Permanent solutionDental Implants
Missing teeth, replaced for good. Digitally planned implants that look, feel, and work like the real thing.
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Eat & smile againDentures
Comfortable, natural-looking full and partial dentures — fitted with patience until they feel like yours.
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Same-week helpEmergency Care
Severe toothache, broken or knocked-out tooth, lost filling — call us and we'll get you seen fast.
Call (662) 869-2100Not sure which treatment you need? That's what the first visit is for — an honest exam and a plain-English plan.
Request a visit →Meet your dentists
Two doctors who know Saltillo.
A multi-dentist family practice means more appointment times, second opinions under the same roof, and a team that treats you like a neighbor — because you are one.
Dr. Sam Ritter
DDS · Family Dentistry
Dr. Ritter leads the practice with a simple philosophy: treat every patient like family. From routine checkups to full-mouth restoration, he takes time to explain your options in plain English — and never recommends treatment you don't need.
General dentistryRestorative careFamily checkups
Dr. Miles Backstrom
DMD · Family Dentistry
Dr. Backstrom brings a careful, comfort-first approach to every visit. Patients know him for gentle hands, honest advice, and a knack for putting nervous patients — kids and adults alike — completely at ease.
Cosmetic dentistryComfort-first careFamily checkups
We'd rather spend twenty minutes explaining your options than two minutes selling you one.
The Ritter & Backstrom approachHow it works
From first visit to lifelong smile.
Simple, transparent, and built around your schedule — especially if you haven't seen a dentist in a while. No judgment, just a plan.
Step 01
Request your visit
Book online in under a minute or call (662) 869-2100. We'll verify your insurance before you arrive.
Step 02
Meet your dentist
A thorough exam, honest conversation, and a clear treatment plan — with costs explained before anything begins.
Step 03
Comfortable treatment
Gentle, modern techniques at your pace. Most patients tell us it was easier than they expected.
Step 04
Stay healthy, easily
Simple recall visits keep your smile on track — and we can schedule the whole family together.
Insurance & payment
We speak insurance.
Dental benefits are confusing — that's our problem to solve, not yours. Bring your insurance card (or just the name of your plan) and we'll handle the rest.
Most major plans accepted
We work with most major dental insurance plans. Call and we'll confirm yours in minutes.
Verified before your visit
We check your coverage ahead of time, so there are no surprises at the front desk.
Flexible payment options
No insurance? We'll walk you through straightforward payment options that fit your budget.
No surprises, ever
You'll know the cost before we begin.
Every treatment plan comes with a clear, written estimate. If insurance covers part of it, we'll show you exactly what's covered and what's not — before you commit to anything.
Coverage checked before your appointment
Written estimate with every treatment plan
We file your insurance claims for you
One quick call to (662) 869-2100 — we'll look up your plan and tell you exactly where you stand.
Patient reviews
Saltillo keeps smiling about us.
A 4.9-star rating across roughly 60 patient reviews — earned one gentle visit at a time. Here's what our community says:
"They got my whole family in — kids included — and nobody cried. That says everything."
"I put off dental work for years out of anxiety. They were patient, explained everything, and it was genuinely painless."
"Upfront about costs and honest about what I actually needed. Rare these days."
4.9 average across ~60 Google reviews from real Saltillo patients
Questions
Everything you're wondering.
Still curious? Call (662) 869-2100 — a real person answers, and we're happy to help.
Book OnlineWe work with most major dental insurance plans. Give us a call at (662) 869-2100 with your plan name and we'll verify your coverage before your visit — so you know exactly what's covered and what isn't, with no surprises.
Completely okay — and very common. We take a comfort-first approach: we explain everything before we do anything, go at your pace, and check in with you throughout. Many of our most loyal patients started out anxious.
Right here, anytime — use the online booking form below and we'll confirm your visit by phone or text. Prefer to talk? Call (662) 869-2100 during office hours. New patients are always welcome.
Call us right away at (662) 869-2100. We keep same-week emergency space in our schedule for severe toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings or crowns — patients in pain get priority.
Yes — we're a family practice and love seeing kids. First visits are kept short, gentle, and fun, and we can schedule the whole family together so one trip covers everyone.
Every smile is different, so we don't guess at prices — instead, you get a clear written estimate before any treatment begins. We'll verify your insurance first, show you what's covered, and walk through payment options that fit your budget.
Book online
Your smile is one visit away.
Request your appointment below — it takes under a minute. We'll confirm by phone or text, verify your insurance ahead of time, and have everything ready when you arrive.
Prefer to talk to a person?
(662) 869-2100