- Dental Examination
- Teeth CleaningIt 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.
- CrownsFun facts about Morgan: She is afraid of failure, her favorite animal is a dog, her favorite color is pink, and her favorite food is pasta. Morgan wanted to be a teacher when she grew up but now is on the road to dental school — she is excited about what her future holds! Morgan has two hidden talents: She loves to paint and actually sells some of her work, and she also used to figure skate competitively, so she slightly shows off during open-skate at Crown Center.
- Bridges
- Oral SurgeryMost 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 SurgeryThe main difference to remember when treating adults or children and teens, is that in younger patients the jawbones are still developing. For adults, these bones have stopped growing, which may mean the possibility of orthognathic surgery to align the jawbones. Other differences include...
- Tooth Extractions
- OrthodonticsDr. 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.”
- BracesFor 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.