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A pediatric dentist who creates
From a child’s very first dental visit at age 1 through teen Invisalign, our Overland Park office is built for kids. Same gentle team, every appointment.
⭐ 500+ five-star reviews · MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry · Diamond+ Invisalign Provider
Kids who say they want to come back
A child’s first dental visit shapes how they feel about dentists forever. We make the first visit short, low-pressure, and tear-free: a ride in the chair, a count of teeth, a sticker. No exam, no tools, no surprises. Most kids ask when we can come back.
Once they’re comfortable, we layer in real care, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, without ever forcing it.
No more dragging kids to a separate dentist
Most Overland Park families coordinate between three offices: their dentist, the kids’ dentist, and the orthodontist. We collapse all of that into one location with one calendar. Mom’s cleaning and the kids’ checkups can happen the same morning.
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.
First visits (age 1+)
Short, tear-free intro visit. Ride the chair, count the teeth, win a sticker.
Kids’ cleanings
Gentle, kid-paced cleanings with kid-friendly fluoride flavors.
Sealants
Protect deep grooves on permanent molars from decay before it starts.
Tooth-colored fillings
If a cavity is found, we use tooth-colored composite, no metal, no mercury.
Teen Invisalign
Diamond+ Provider with compliance tracking and replacement aligners included.
Anxiety-friendly options
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for kids who need extra calm.
First visits (age 1+)
Short, tear-free intro visit. Ride the chair, count the teeth, win a sticker.
Kids’ cleanings
Gentle, kid-paced cleanings with kid-friendly fluoride flavors.
Sealants
Protect deep grooves on permanent molars from decay before it starts.
Tooth-colored fillings
If a cavity is found, we use tooth-colored composite, no metal, no mercury.
Teen Invisalign
Diamond+ Provider with compliance tracking and replacement aligners included.
Anxiety-friendly options
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for kids who need extra calm.
Diamond+ Provider for younger smiles too
Teens get their own Invisalign program with compliance indicators (small blue dots that fade as they wear the aligners) and free replacement aligners built into the cost. Most teen cases finish in 12–18 months, and parents finally have an objective way to verify wear time.
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.
Overland Park, KS
Overland Park, KS 66210
Peculiar, MO
Peculiar, MO 64078
Who we see
Families across Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, and Prairie Village bring their kids to Love To Smile.
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
When should my child first see the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends first visits by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting. Early visits prevent surprises and build positive associations long before any real treatment is needed.
Do you accept dental insurance for kids?
Yes, most major PPO plans cover preventive visits for kids at 100%. We verify benefits before every appointment.
My child has dental anxiety. What can you do?
We start with low-pressure visits, communicate everything age-appropriately, and offer nitrous oxide for kids who need extra calm. Most anxious kids settle into routine visits within 2–3 appointments.
Do you offer Invisalign for teens?
Yes, we’re a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider and treat teen cases regularly. Compliance indicators and replacement aligners are built into Invisalign Teen.
What if my child needs a filling?
We use tooth-colored composite fillings, no metal, no mercury. Local anesthesia and gentle technique make most fillings a non-event.
When should my child get braces or Invisalign?
Most kids benefit from an orthodontic evaluation around age 7 to identify any developing issues. Treatment typically starts between 11–14 once most permanent teeth are in.
Do you offer sealants for kids?
Yes, sealants are one of the highest-ROI preventive treatments for kids. We typically apply them as permanent molars come in around ages 6 and 12.
Book your child’s first visit.
Short, low-pressure, tear-free. We’ll meet them where they are, even if it’s been a rough experience before.