Kristin Morris, DDS

First Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids has seen its share of small businesses come and go, but the steady need for dental care keeps places like Kristin Morris, DDS in the mix. The strip between 42nd and 44th is mostly practical—a laundromat, a cell-phone repair shop, and a couple of takeout spots—so a dentist fits right in without pretending to be anything fancier than it is.

The office sits at 4403 1st Ave SE #114, a low-slung brick building that blends into the block. Inside, they handle the usual lineup: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and root canals, plus the occasional emergency when a molar decides to make its presence known. X-rays and extractions round out the menu, though nobody really orders those by choice.

When the chair starts feeling inevitable, the number to call is (319) 363-7177. Appointments are the only way in, and the front desk keeps the schedule tight enough that walk-ins usually end up waiting longer than they’d like. Still, the trade-off is a slot that actually exists, which in some neighborhoods is its own kind of luxury.

Directions are straightforward if you know the area, but the map can settle any last-minute confusion: find the pin here. The lot out front is first-come, first-served, so anyone driving should budget an extra minute or two to circle if the timing’s off.