South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem releases bizarre five-minute video promoting an orthodontist in Texas

On Monday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) posted a five-minute video on X promoting an orthodontist at Smile Texas who performed her veneer implant.

Noem explains that her teeth were damaged years ago in a biking accident and proceeded to praise the doctors at Smile for fixing them.

“I had the opportunity to come to Smile, Texas to fix my teeth, which has been absolutely amazing,” Noem explained. “For years I have needed to have an adjustment to my teeth from a biking accident.”

I love my new family at Smile Texas! The video says it all, and I am so grateful for their help fixing my smile for me. pic.twitter.com/z2kTmiY8td

— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) March 12, 2024

Smile Texas contains several one-star reviews on Yelp, with one customer referring to Dr. Rick Kline as a “fraud.” One patient alleged to be a patient of Smile for years before claiming that the implants used at the practice wear down over time and require routine replacements that cost thousands.

“Rick Kline is a fraud when it comes to implants!” Yelp user Don Roberto X wrote in Feb. 2021. “Do not,and I mean do not ever, use this practice, especially kline, for implants! This jerk off is a general dentist.”

Noem has been the governor of South Dakota since 2019. During her tenure, Noem has overseen the near-total prohibition of abortion and the suppression of LGBTQ rights. Noem is also a major proponent of guns, as she signed a bill abolishing South Dakota’s permit requirements for concealed carry and attempted to use government money to build a gun range.