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A dentist Shawnee families drive to for
Family, cosmetic & implant dentistry led by Dr. Esther Pedersen, MAGD, FAACA, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and Diamond+ Invisalign Provider. Just 15 minutes from Shawnee.
⭐ 500+ five-star reviews · MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry · Diamond+ Invisalign Provider
Master-level dentistry is worth the 15 minutes drive
Most dentists in or near Shawnee 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 Shawnee, you can be in our chair in roughly 15 minutes. For routine cleanings as well as the big stuff, it’s worth the drive.
Every age, every service, one team
Most Shawnee 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.
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.
Common Johnson 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.
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
What we love about treating Shawnee patients
From most of Shawnee, we’re about 15 minutes, down Shawnee Mission Parkway, then I-435 to College Boulevard. From the Old Shawnee Town area in 66203, you’re 18 minutes. From Mid-America Nazarene side of 66218, it’s 12. From the newer 66216 developments, plan 14.
Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee Mission Northwest, and Mill Valley families make up a big share of our Shawnee patient roster. We see a lot of USD 232 (De Soto) kids whose attendance lines bend through Shawnee, Mill Creek Middle, Mize Elementary, and Mill Valley High. Custom sports mouthguards for Mill Valley Jaguars athletes are a regular request.
One thing Shawnee patients consistently appreciate: we don’t push add-on services. Our front-office team verifies your benefits, presents the treatment plan, and lets you decide without a sales script. Several of our Shawnee patients switched to us from chain dental offices specifically because they were tired of being upsold at every cleaning. We work with what you actually need, on the timeline that actually fits your budget.
Who we see
From our Overland Park office at 10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201, most Shawnee addresses are within 15 minutes, convenient enough for routine cleanings and worth the trip for advanced care.
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
Is there a good dentist near Shawnee, KS?
Love To Smile in Overland Park serves Shawnee patients and is just 15 minutes away. Led by Dr. Esther Pedersen, MAGD, FAACA, a designation held by only ~2% of U.S. dentists, and a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider, we treat patients from Shawnee for everything from routine cleanings to dental implants.
How far is your office from Shawnee?
About 15 minutes from most Shawnee addresses. We’re at 10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201 in Overland Park.
Do you accept insurance from Shawnee employers?
Yes, most major PPO plans common to Johnson County employers are accepted. We verify benefits before every appointment.
Are you accepting new patients from Shawnee?
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 Shawnee?
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 Shawnee patients?
Yes, we reserve same-day emergency appointments every weekday morning. Call 913-491-1200 as early as possible.
What services do you offer for Shawnee 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.
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