Everything your child's smile needs,
all under one roof.
Every service here is delivered by a board-certified pediatric specialist: doctors with extra years of training devoted entirely to children. We also have a board-certified orthodontist on staff. From a first cleaning to braces, sedation, or hospital dentistry, it's the same trusted team and the same calm, kid-friendly approach.
Specialists, not generalists.
A pediatric dentist completes two to three extra years of residency after dental school, training specifically in children's growth, behavior, sedation, and dental trauma. That's the difference between a general dentist who also sees kids and a practice where every doctor is a children's specialist.
It's also what lets us keep kids genuinely comfortable: a gentle show-tell-do method that walks through every step in kid-friendly words, so there are no surprises in the chair.
Dr. Thomas and Dr. Lopez are both Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Children's-hospital-level credentials, with residency training in child psychology, sedation, and dental trauma.
Braces and pediatric care under one roof, with the same team. No outside referral needed.
Healthy habits, started early.
The foundation of every smile. Gentle visits that keep little teeth cavity-free and make the dentist a place kids actually like.
Cleanings & exams
Thorough, unhurried cleanings and checkups that catch small things before they become big ones.
Sealants & hygiene
Protective sealants and hands-on hygiene coaching to keep back teeth safe from decay.
Fluoride & cavity prevention
Fluoride treatments and a prevention-first plan tailored to your child's risk.
Infant & toddler care
Early visits that set the tone, with guidance for parents on those first teeth.
Gentle care when teeth need a little help.
When a tooth needs attention, our specialists handle it calmly and comfortably, explaining every step in words kids understand.
Fillings & tooth-colored restorations
Natural-looking restorations that blend right in, done with a light touch.
Early childhood tooth-decay treatment
Specialized care for early decay, addressed before it can spread or cause pain.
Pediatric extractions
When a tooth has to go, gentle removal handled by doctors who do this for kids every day.
Pediatric emergencies
A knocked-out tooth or sudden pain? Call us. We're trained in dental trauma.
Care for every child, including the anxious ones.
This is where specialist training really shows. Our doctors trained in child psychology, sedation, dental trauma, and hospital dentistry, so we can care for kids other practices may not be equipped to help.
Sedation options for anxious kids
For children who need a little extra help relaxing, safe sedation options keep treatment calm and stress-free.
Hospital dentistry
For more involved needs, our doctors are trained to provide care in a hospital setting.
Care for kids with special needs
A patient, accommodating approach for children with special healthcare needs, at their pace.
Dental trauma
Injuries to teeth handled by specialists with specific training in pediatric dental trauma.
Braces, by Dr. Crist.
Because we have a board-certified orthodontist on staff, your family can handle braces and pediatric dentistry in the same place, with the same team. No outside referral, no juggling two offices.
- Traditional braces
- Invisalign
- Early / interceptive orthodontics
- Rapid palatal expanders
Dr. Frank Crist
Board-Certified Orthodontist
A Kansas City native who keeps braces and pediatric care under one roof, with the same team your child already knows and trusts.
Serious specialists. Seriously fun for kids.
No matter which service brings you in, the experience is built to keep kids at ease and looking forward to coming back.
Show-tell-do
We explain each step in kid-friendly words first, so nothing in the chair is a surprise.
Slushies
A cold treat after a great visit. A small reward that makes a big difference.
The Toy Tower
A tower of prizes to pick from. It's the moment most kids ask about on the way in.
A dino-themed visit
A dinosaur theme throughout the offices that turns the dentist into an adventure.
Ready to book your child's visit?
North Kansas City, Leawood, Country Club Plaza, and Lee's Summit. The same board-certified specialist team at every one.