Diagnostic

• Dental Examination

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  It is vital that you continue to visit your family dentist once every six months for teeth cleanings and routine dental checkups, even during your orthodontic treatment. If extra dental care is needed, we will be happy to coordinate with your family dentist to make sure you receive the best possible care.

Restorative

• Bridges

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Most children lose all their baby teeth by age 13, and by the end of their teen years, the jaw bones will harden and stop growing. Orthodontic procedures for adults often take more time and can involve tooth extraction or oral surgery. Receiving early orthodontic treatment as a child can help prevent the need for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no chance of extraction or surgery in the future.
• Jaw Surgery
  The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device is an alternative to headgear which promotes growth in adolescents, helping to eliminate excessive overbites, improve the fit of teeth, and possibly prevent the need for jaw surgery.
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. Ed Kavanaugh has been practicing in Kansas City since 1965 as a specialist in adult orthodontics, adolescent orthodontics, children’s orthodontics, and cleft palate treatment. His philosophy is based on making orthodontic treatment pleasant and as much fun as possible for his patients, his team, and himself.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  “Dr. Kavanaugh and his assistants, specifically Shauna, are amazing. They are very professional and knowledgeable. I came to this office after a prior bad experience with Invisalign and Dr. Kavanaugh’s work and expertise fixed my smile to exactly where it needs to be. Thank you again.”
• Braces
  For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.