Dentist in Pleasant Hill, MO

Serving Pleasant Hill · Cass County

A dentist Pleasant Hill families drive to for

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Family, cosmetic & implant dentistry led by Dr. Esther Pedersen, MAGD — a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and Diamond+ Invisalign Provider. Just 20 minutes from Pleasant Hill.

⭐ 500+ five-star reviews · MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry · Diamond+ Invisalign Provider

20 minutes
From most of Pleasant Hill
MAGD
Master of the AGD
Diamond+
Invisalign Provider
500+
5-star reviews
Why drive to Peculiar

Master-level dentistry is worth the 20 minutes drive

Most dentists in or near Pleasant Hill are general practitioners — and many do excellent work. But for complex cases — implants, smile makeovers, Invisalign, sedation — the right answer is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) with hundreds of advanced cases behind her. That’s a designation only ~2% of U.S. dentists hold.

From Pleasant Hill, you can be in our chair in roughly 20 minutes. For routine cleanings as well as the big stuff, it’s worth the drive.

Master-level dentistry is worth the 20 minutes drive

One office for the whole family

Every age, every service, one team

Most Pleasant Hill families coordinate between a pediatric dentist, an orthodontist, and an oral surgeon — paying separately, scheduling separately, juggling records. At Love To Smile, every service happens in one office: cleanings for the kids, Invisalign for the teen, an implant for grandma, all on one shared calendar.

Every age, every service, one team

I avoided the dentist for almost eight years. Dr. Pedersen and her team made me feel completely safe — no judgment, no lecture, just a real plan I could afford. Two years in and I never miss a cleaning.— Sarah M.

What we offer

Complete care under one roof

Every service in the same office, with the same team that already knows your story.

General & preventive

Six-month cleanings, exams, sealants, fluoride, and oral cancer screenings for every age.

Cosmetic dentistry

Whitening, veneers, bonding, tooth-colored fillings, and full smile makeovers.

Dental implants

Single implants, bridges, and full-arch All-on-4 — planned, placed, and restored in-house.

Invisalign & braces

Diamond+ Invisalign Provider — straighten without metal in 6–18 months.

Same-day emergencies

Toothaches, knocked-out teeth, lost crowns — call before noon, we’ll see you that day.

Family & pediatric

Kids from age 1 through teen Invisalign — same office, same team, the whole family.

Sedation & gentle care

Nitrous and anxiety-friendly options for patients who haven’t been to a dentist in years.

Smile Club membership

No insurance? Affordable in-house plan covers cleanings, exams, and X-rays year-round.

General & preventive

Six-month cleanings, exams, sealants, fluoride, and oral cancer screenings for every age.

Cosmetic dentistry

Whitening, veneers, bonding, tooth-colored fillings, and full smile makeovers.

Dental implants

Single implants, bridges, and full-arch All-on-4 — planned, placed, and restored in-house.

Invisalign & braces

Diamond+ Invisalign Provider — straighten without metal in 6–18 months.

Same-day emergencies

Toothaches, knocked-out teeth, lost crowns — call before noon, we’ll see you that day.

Family & pediatric

Kids from age 1 through teen Invisalign — same office, same team, the whole family.

Sedation & gentle care

Nitrous and anxiety-friendly options for patients who haven’t been to a dentist in years.

Smile Club membership

No insurance? Affordable in-house plan covers cleanings, exams, and X-rays year-round.

Most insurance in-network

Common Cass County employer plans accepted

Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, BCBS, Humana, Guardian, and United Concordia — chances are your plan is in-network. We verify benefits before every appointment and provide written cost estimates before any treatment begins.

No insurance? Join the Smile Club — our in-house membership.

Common Cass County employer plans accepted

Patient stories

What our patients actually say

Hundreds of 5-star reviews from real Overland Park, Johnson County, and Cass County families.

★★★★★

“I avoided the dentist for almost eight years. Dr. Pedersen and her team made me feel completely safe — no judgment, no lecture, just a real plan I could afford. Two years in and I never miss a cleaning.”

SM
Sarah M.
Overland Park · since 2023
★★★★★

“We have four kids ranging from 6 to 17. Having one dental office that handles all of them — including my teenager’s Invisalign — has saved us so many hours of driving.”

TR
The Reyes family
Leawood
★★★★★

“I’d been searching for a ‘natural dentist’ in Overland Park for two years. Finally found one that doesn’t make me feel weird for asking about my fillings.”

AL
Anna L.
Prairie Village
★★★★★

“Walked in convinced I needed a root canal. They diagnosed a cracked filling and fixed it the same day for a fraction of what I’d been quoted. Honest, fast, painless.”

TW
Tom W.
Stilwell
★★★★★

“I avoided the dentist for almost eight years. Dr. Pedersen and her team made me feel completely safe — no judgment, no lecture, just a real plan I could afford. Two years in and I never miss a cleaning.”

SM
Sarah M.
Overland Park · since 2023
★★★★★

“We have four kids ranging from 6 to 17. Having one dental office that handles all of them — including my teenager’s Invisalign — has saved us so many hours of driving.”

TR
The Reyes family
Leawood
★★★★★

“I’d been searching for a ‘natural dentist’ in Overland Park for two years. Finally found one that doesn’t make me feel weird for asking about my fillings.”

AL
Anna L.
Prairie Village
★★★★★

“Walked in convinced I needed a root canal. They diagnosed a cracked filling and fixed it the same day for a fraction of what I’d been quoted. Honest, fast, painless.”

TW
Tom W.
Stilwell
★★★★★

“Cracked a molar on a Tuesday morning. Called at 8am, was in the chair by 11 with a same-day temporary crown. They saved my workweek.”

MJ
Marcus J.
Lenexa
★★★★★

“I’d been hiding my smile for a decade. Now I forget I have implants until someone compliments my teeth.”

DK
David K.
All-on-4 patient · Overland Park
★★★★★

“Quoted four veneers somewhere else. Dr. Pedersen showed me a digital preview and we ended up doing bonding on two teeth and whitening — same result, a fraction of the cost.”

MT
Megan T.
Olathe
★★★★★

“The Smile Club paid for itself in the first six months. As a freelancer with no insurance, this is the only reason I actually get my teeth cleaned twice a year now.”

CD
Casey D.
Mission · Smile Club member
★★★★★

“Cracked a molar on a Tuesday morning. Called at 8am, was in the chair by 11 with a same-day temporary crown. They saved my workweek.”

MJ
Marcus J.
Lenexa
★★★★★

“I’d been hiding my smile for a decade. Now I forget I have implants until someone compliments my teeth.”

DK
David K.
All-on-4 patient · Overland Park
★★★★★

“Quoted four veneers somewhere else. Dr. Pedersen showed me a digital preview and we ended up doing bonding on two teeth and whitening — same result, a fraction of the cost.”

MT
Megan T.
Olathe
★★★★★

“The Smile Club paid for itself in the first six months. As a freelancer with no insurance, this is the only reason I actually get my teeth cleaned twice a year now.”

CD
Casey D.
Mission · Smile Club member
★★★★★

“Dr. Pedersen finished my Invisalign in eleven months. My old dentist (Bronze tier) had quoted twenty. Experience really does matter.”

AR
Aaron R.
Overland Park
★★★★★

“Having a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider this close to home meant my daughter didn’t have to miss school for every check-in. They explained everything to her like she was the patient, not me.”

JB
Jen B.
Raymore, MO
★★★★★

“My six-year-old now asks when we get to go back to the dentist. That has never happened in any office before. The team is something else.”

PS
Priya S.
Mom of two · Shawnee
★★★★★

“My implant looks better than the tooth it replaced. Every step explained, every cost in writing up front, zero surprises on the bill.”

RF
Robert F.
Single implant · Olathe
★★★★★

“Dr. Pedersen finished my Invisalign in eleven months. My old dentist (Bronze tier) had quoted twenty. Experience really does matter.”

AR
Aaron R.
Overland Park
★★★★★

“Having a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider this close to home meant my daughter didn’t have to miss school for every check-in. They explained everything to her like she was the patient, not me.”

JB
Jen B.
Raymore, MO
★★★★★

“My six-year-old now asks when we get to go back to the dentist. That has never happened in any office before. The team is something else.”

PS
Priya S.
Mom of two · Shawnee
★★★★★

“My implant looks better than the tooth it replaced. Every step explained, every cost in writing up front, zero surprises on the bill.”

RF
Robert F.
Single implant · Olathe
Two convenient locations

Visit us in Overland Park or Peculiar

Records and treatment plans travel with you between offices — so a move across the metro never means starting over with a new dentist.

Overland Park, KS location

Overland Park, KS

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Hours
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Address
10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201
Overland Park, KS 66210

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Peculiar, MO location

Peculiar, MO

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Hours
Tue – Thu: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 2pm
Sat – Mon: Closed
Address
215 N. Main St
Peculiar, MO 64078

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Pleasant Hill, in our chair

What we love about treating Pleasant Hill patients

Pleasant Hill is about 20 minutes from our Peculiar office via 7 Highway, or 25 minutes if you’re coming from the eastern edge of town near the Pleasant Hill Lake area. From central Pleasant Hill — near the Pleasant Hill High School / downtown corridor — you’re a straight 20.

Pleasant Hill patients are typically families who’ve decided the drive to Peculiar is worth it for the level of care they can’t easily find closer to home. Common reasons we hear: a complex implant case that local options couldn’t plan well, a complicated kids’ situation that needed a more patient approach, or a desire for one dental home that can handle everything from kids’ cleanings through the parents’ Invisalign through grandma’s overdenture.

Pleasant Hill High and Pleasant Hill Middle families make up the school-age contingent. Several of our Pleasant Hill teens have completed Invisalign with us, and we coordinate sports mouthguards with Pleasant Hill athletic programs. For adults, we see a steady mix of cosmetic consults, sleep apnea oral appliance referrals from local sleep specialists, and second-opinion appointments — patients who’ve been quoted treatment elsewhere and want a second look before committing.

Service area

Who we see

From our Peculiar office at 215 N. Main St, most Pleasant Hill addresses are within 20 minutes — convenient enough for routine cleanings and worth the trip for advanced care.

Pleasant HillPleasant Hill 64080PeculiarHarrisonvilleRaymore

Service area

In-network & financing

Most major PPO insurance accepted

We verify benefits before your appointment and file claims for you. No insurance? Ask about the Smile Club.

Delta DentalCignaAetnaMetLifeBlueCross BlueShieldHumanaGuardianUnited ConcordiaCareCreditSunbit

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is there a good dentist near Pleasant Hill, MO?

Love To Smile in Peculiar serves Pleasant Hill patients and is just 20 minutes away. Led by Dr. Esther Pedersen, MAGD — a designation held by only ~2% of U.S. dentists — and a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider, we treat patients from Pleasant Hill for everything from routine cleanings to dental implants.

How far is your office from Pleasant Hill?

About 20 minutes from most Pleasant Hill addresses. We’re at 215 N. Main St in Peculiar.

Do you accept insurance from Pleasant Hill employers?

Yes — most major PPO plans common to Cass County employers are accepted. We verify benefits before every appointment.

Are you accepting new patients from Pleasant Hill?

Yes, actively. New-patient visits include a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, oral cancer screening, and a personalized treatment plan.

Do you treat kids from Pleasant Hill?

Yes. We see children from age 1 through teen Invisalign and beyond. Same office, same team, the whole family — no second appointment across the metro.

Do you offer emergency dental care for Pleasant Hill patients?

Yes — we reserve same-day emergency appointments every weekday morning. Call 816-620-2022 as early as possible.

What services do you offer for Pleasant Hill families?

General and preventive care, cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding), dental implants, Invisalign (Diamond+ Provider), pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, and same-day emergency care — all in one office.

Welcome to your new dental home, Pleasant Hill.

Book your first visit online in 90 seconds. We’ll verify your insurance and have a treatment plan ready before you arrive.

Love To Smile Complete Family & Implant Dentistry · 10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201, Overland Park, KS 66210 · 913-491-1200


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