Holistic and Natural Dentist in Overland Park, KS

What Holistic and Natural Dentistry Means at Love To Smile

Holistic dentistry, sometimes called natural or biological dentistry, looks at your oral health as one part of your overall wellness rather than a separate system. Our team practices this way every day. That means we use biocompatible, tooth-colored materials instead of metal wherever it is appropriate, we favor conservative treatment that keeps your natural tooth structure intact, and we take time to understand your health history and personal preferences before recommending anything.

We are a mercury-free practice, so we do not place new amalgam (silver) fillings, and we use BPA-conscious composite materials for restorations. For patients who want their older metal fillings removed and replaced, we discuss safe, careful options and walk you through what to expect. Everything we do is grounded in evidence-based dentistry, so you get the reassurance of modern clinical standards alongside a gentler, more natural philosophy.

How Our Whole-Person, Minimally Invasive Approach Works

Minimally invasive care is the heart of a natural dentistry philosophy. The less healthy tooth we have to remove, the stronger and longer-lasting your smile tends to be. Our team uses digital imaging, early detection, and preventive strategies to catch small problems before they become big ones, so we can treat conservatively rather than aggressively.

We also believe good dentistry starts with listening. During your visit we talk about your diet, your habits, any sensitivities or material concerns you have, and your goals for your smile. From there we build a plan that fits you, not a one-size-fits-all template. Because comfort matters so much in this kind of care, we keep our offices calm and unhurried and we explain each step so you always know what is happening and why.

Who a Natural Dentist Is Right For

A holistic approach is a great fit if you prefer metal-free, tooth-colored restorations, if you want to replace old amalgam fillings, or if you are simply someone who reads labels and asks questions about the materials that go into your body. It also suits families who want a preventive, low-intervention philosophy for their kids and patients with sensitivities who want a dentist willing to work carefully around their concerns.

Because we are a full-service family, cosmetic, and implant practice, you get the best of both worlds. You can pursue natural, biocompatible care and still have advanced treatments like implants, crowns, and cosmetic work available under one roof, all delivered with the same conservative, whole-person mindset.

Why Choose Love To Smile in Overland Park

Our practice is led by Dr. Esther Pedersen, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), a distinction only about two percent of dentists in the country hold. Earning it requires hundreds of hours of continuing education and hands-on clinical work, which means the care behind our natural, biocompatible philosophy is backed by real depth of training.

Our Overland Park office is located at 10925 Antioch Road, and we also welcome patients at our Peculiar, Missouri location on North Main Street. Booking is easy, either online through our scheduling system or by phone, and your first consultation is always free. Come talk with our team about mercury-free, metal-free, minimally invasive care and see whether a holistic approach is the right next step for your smile and your overall health.

Common questions about Holistic and Natural Dentist

Is Love To Smile a mercury-free dental office?

Yes. We do not place new mercury amalgam (silver) fillings. Our team uses biocompatible, tooth-colored composite materials for restorations, and we offer careful options for patients who want their existing metal fillings removed and replaced. We are happy to discuss what to expect during a free consultation.

What is the difference between a holistic dentist and a regular dentist?

A holistic or natural dentist considers your oral health as part of your whole-body wellness and leans toward biocompatible materials and minimally invasive, tooth-preserving treatment. At Love To Smile we combine that philosophy with modern, evidence-based dentistry, so you get a gentler approach without giving up clinical quality or advanced treatment options.

Can you remove and replace my old metal amalgam fillings?

Yes, we replace old amalgam fillings with tooth-colored, metal-free composite restorations. Our team removes the old filling carefully and walks you through the process beforehand so you feel comfortable. Schedule a free consultation and we can look at your specific situation and recommend the right approach.

Where is your holistic dental office located and how do I book?

Our Overland Park office is at 10925 Antioch Road, and we also see patients at our Peculiar, Missouri location on North Main Street. You can book online through our scheduling system or call us directly, and your first consultation is free.

Family, cosmetic & implant dentistry led by Dr. Esther Pedersen, MAGD, FAACA, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and Diamond+ Invisalign Provider. One office, one team, every service from cleanings to full-arch implants.

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

Cared for by a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

Dr. Esther Pedersen is one of only ~2% of dentists in North America to earn the MAGD designation, 1,100+ hours of post-doctoral education plus rigorous hands-on requirements. She’s also a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Everything in one office

From your child’s first visit to your full-arch implant

Most Overland Park families coordinate between three or four providers, a kids’ dentist, an orthodontist, an oral surgeon, a prosthodontist. At Love To Smile, every service happens under one roof, planned by one team. Fewer drives, fewer records to chase, one continuous story.

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.

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.

Designed for people who don’t actually love the dentist

If it’s been five, ten, fifteen years since your last cleaning, you’re in the right place. Nitrous if you want it, blankets if you need them, a playlist if you’d rather not hear the drill. Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews mention the same word: finally.

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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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.

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Who we see

From our office at 10925 Antioch Rd, just off College Boulevard near I-435, most Johnson County addresses are within a 15-minute drive.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Love To Smile Complete Family & Implant Dentistry, led by Dr. Esther Pedersen (MAGD) and Dr. Sunny Patel, is one of the most-reviewed and highest-rated dentists in Overland Park, KS. Diamond+ Invisalign Provider, most major PPO insurance accepted, serving Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, and the broader Johnson County area.

A standard adult dental cleaning and exam in Overland Park typically costs $150–$300 without insurance. Most preventive cleanings are covered 100% by PPO dental insurance. Patients without insurance can join our Smile Club for discounted cleanings, exams, and X-rays.

We accept most major PPO dental insurance plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Guardian, and United Concordia. We verify benefits before your appointment and provide a written estimate before treatment.

Yes, actively accepting new patients of all ages. New-patient visits include a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, oral cancer screening, and a personalized treatment plan. Book online or call 913-491-1200.

Yes, same-day emergency dental appointments every weekday morning for toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost crowns, swelling, and trauma. Call 913-491-1200 as early in the day as possible.

Professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, tooth-colored fillings, gum contouring, smile makeovers, Invisalign clear aligners, and implant-supported crowns.

10925 Antioch Rd, Suite 201, Overland Park, KS 66210, just off College Boulevard near I-435.

Standard hours are Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm and Friday 8am–2pm. Saturday appointments and after-hours dental emergencies are available by request, call 913-491-1200.

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Popular services

Popular services we offer

Cosmetic Dentist →

Veneers, whitening, smile makeovers, designed digitally to your face.

Dental Implants →

Single implants, All-on-4, implant dentures, planned and placed in-house.

Invisalign →

Diamond+ Provider. 12–18 month adult cases. Free smile preview.

Emergency Dentistry →

Same-day appointments for toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns.

Root Canal →

Painless modern technique. Save the tooth, end the pain.

Teeth Whitening →

Zoom whitening in a single visit. 4–8 shades brighter.

Pediatric Dentistry →

Family-friendly visits from age 1 through teen Invisalign.

Smile Club Membership →

Affordable in-house plan for patients without dental insurance.

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