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Sedation dentistry built for
If dental anxiety has kept you away for years, you’re not alone — and you’re welcome here. Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and a team that genuinely doesn’t lecture.
⭐ 500+ five-star reviews · MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry · Diamond+ Invisalign Provider
Comfort comes from people, not just drugs
Sedation helps — but it’s not the foundation. The foundation is a team that listens, slows down, and never lectures. If it’s been ten years since your last cleaning, you’ll hear zero comments about it. If you want to stop and breathe in the middle of a procedure, we stop and breathe. Hundreds of 5-star reviews from previously-terrified patients tell the story.
The most common comfort option, and the most underrated
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is the workhorse of dental comfort. You stay awake and aware, but anxiety drops and the appointment passes faster. Wears off in minutes — you can drive yourself home. Inexpensive, well-tolerated, and the right answer for the vast majority of anxious patients.
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.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
The most common comfort option. Drive yourself home minutes after.
Oral sedation
One pill before your appointment for deep relaxation. Requires a ride home.
Anxiety-friendly scheduling
Longer appointment blocks, no rush, no time pressure.
Trauma-informed approach
Trained to recognize and accommodate dental trauma histories.
Same-day relief
For emergencies, we prioritize pain relief first — treatment plan second.
Smile Club savings
Membership lowers the financial side of catching up on years of avoided care.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
The most common comfort option. Drive yourself home minutes after.
Oral sedation
One pill before your appointment for deep relaxation. Requires a ride home.
Anxiety-friendly scheduling
Longer appointment blocks, no rush, no time pressure.
Trauma-informed approach
Trained to recognize and accommodate dental trauma histories.
Same-day relief
For emergencies, we prioritize pain relief first — treatment plan second.
Smile Club savings
Membership lowers the financial side of catching up on years of avoided care.
One pill, and you barely remember the appointment
For longer appointments or higher-anxiety patients, oral sedation (typically a single triazolam or similar pill) keeps you deeply relaxed throughout. You’ll still be conscious enough to respond to questions, but most patients have little memory of the procedure. Requires a ride home.
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
Anxious patients drive from across the Kansas City metro to find a dentist who actually slows down and listens.
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
What’s the difference between nitrous and oral sedation?
Nitrous (laughing gas) is inhaled, takes effect in minutes, and wears off in minutes — you can drive yourself home. Oral sedation is a pill taken before your appointment, lasts hours, and requires a ride home. Both keep you conscious.
Will I be unconscious during sedation?
No — we offer conscious sedation only. You’ll be relaxed and may remember little of the procedure, but you’ll be able to respond to verbal cues. We don’t offer general anesthesia in-office.
Is sedation safe?
Yes, when administered by trained providers. Dr. Pedersen and our team have extensive training in sedation safety, and we monitor vital signs throughout.
Will sedation be covered by insurance?
Nitrous oxide is sometimes covered as part of qualifying procedures. Oral sedation is typically not covered. We’ll provide a written estimate before any sedation appointment.
Can I just have a normal appointment without sedation?
Absolutely. Most of our anxious patients eventually settle into routine appointments without sedation after a few comfortable visits. Sedation is a tool, not a default.
How do I prepare for an oral sedation appointment?
No food for 6 hours before, wear comfortable clothes, and arrange a ride home (and ideally someone to be with you for a few hours after). We’ll send specific instructions when you schedule.
I haven’t been to the dentist in years. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Whatever the gap, we’ll meet you where you are. No lectures, no judgment — just a calm plan to get you back to healthy.
Book a no-pressure consultation.
We’ll talk through your history and your goals, then build a plan around your comfort level. Sedation is available — and so is just showing up.