Walk-In Dentist in Overland Park, KS

What a Walk-In Visit at Love To Smile Actually Looks Like

A walk-in dentist means you do not need an appointment booked days or weeks out to get real care. We hold open slots first thing every weekday morning specifically for same-day and walk-in patients, so the earlier in the day you reach us, the better your chances of being seen within hours. When you arrive, we get you checked in quickly, take any images we need to understand what is going on, and put you in front of Dr. Pedersen or one of our providers rather than sending you home with a future appointment card.

Calling ahead is always the fastest path. A quick call to 913-491-1200 lets our front desk tell you the best time to come in that day, have your paperwork ready, and prepare the room before you even walk through the door. If you would rather not call, you can request a same-day slot through our online booking and we will confirm the soonest opening.

Who Walk-In Dental Care Is For

Plenty of people who search for a walk-in dentist are in real discomfort: a throbbing toothache that kept them up all night, a tooth that cracked on something hard, a crown or filling that fell out, or a sports injury. We treat all of these promptly and our first priority is always getting you out of pain before we talk about anything else.

But walk-in care is not only for emergencies. We also see patients who are new to Overland Park and have not found a dentist yet, families juggling busy schedules who finally have a free morning, and people who have put off the dentist for years and are ready to just get started. There is no judgment here and no lecture. Whatever brought you in, our team meets you where you are and builds a plan you can actually follow.

How Love To Smile Handles Same-Day and Walk-In Patients

Because we are a full-service family, cosmetic, and implant practice, most of what you need can be handled in one place by one team that already knows your story. That means a same-day visit can go beyond a quick look. We can often diagnose and treat the cause in the same appointment, whether that is repairing a broken tooth, replacing a lost filling, managing an infection, or starting a longer-term plan.

Every walk-in visit starts with comfort. We make sure you are numb and at ease, offer options to calm nerves, and clearly explain what is happening before any work begins. Consultations are always free, and we walk you through any recommended treatment and your payment options up front so there are no surprises. Our team serves families across Overland Park, Johnson County, and the greater Kansas City area, and we also have a second office in Peculiar, Missouri for patients on that side of the metro.

Why Choose Love To Smile as Your Walk-In Dentist in Overland Park

Being seen quickly matters, but so does who is doing the treating. Dr. Pedersen holds the MAGD credential, one of the most demanding designations in general dentistry, and our practice has earned hundreds of five-star reviews from real Overland Park and Johnson County families. When you come in as a walk-in, you get that same standard of care, not a rushed patch job.

We are also easy to reach and easy to work with. Our Overland Park office at 10925 Antioch Road is convenient to reach from across the metro, you can book online or by phone, and free consultations mean it costs nothing to find out what is going on. If you need a dentist today, call 913-491-1200 as early as possible and let our team take care of the rest.

Common questions about Walk-In Dentist

Can I really see a dentist the same day in Overland Park?

Yes. We hold open appointment slots every weekday morning for same-day and walk-in patients. Call 913-491-1200 as early in the day as you can, and we will do our best to see you within hours. Calling ahead, even by a few minutes, is always faster than simply showing up because it lets us prepare a room and your paperwork before you arrive.

Do I need an appointment, or can I just walk in?

You are welcome to walk in, but a quick call ahead is the fastest way to be seen. When you call 913-491-1200 first, our front desk can point you to the best open time that day, get your forms started, and have everything ready when you get here. That usually means far less waiting once you arrive.

What kinds of problems can a walk-in visit handle?

We handle toothaches, broken or cracked teeth, lost crowns or fillings, dental infections, sports injuries, and knocked-out teeth, as well as non-urgent visits like getting established as a new patient or restarting care after time away. Because we are a full-service practice, we can often diagnose and treat the cause in the same visit rather than sending you elsewhere.

How much does a walk-in or same-day visit cost?

Consultations at Love To Smile are always free, so it costs nothing to come in and find out what is going on. If you need treatment, we explain the recommended plan and your payment options clearly before any work begins, so you always know what to expect ahead of time.

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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