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Holistic Pediatric Dentist in Kansas City

Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist

Top-rated holistic pediatric dentist in Kansas City specializing in airway health, teeth grinding, and comprehensive children's dental care.

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Our Approach

Providing gentle, holistic dental care for children with a focus on overall health, airway dentistry, and long-term oral wellness. Experience Kansas City’s first dedicated holistic pediatric dentist — where your child's health and happiness come first.

  • Minimally invasive care

    Utilizing the newest techniques and advanced technology to deliver gentle, effective, and safe dental treatments for children.

  • Long-term well-being

    Emphasizing preventive care and patient education to support your child's lifelong oral health and overall wellness.

  • Improved sleep

    Treating airway issues to enhance breathing, support healthy development, and improve overall health and quality of life.

Holistic & Airway Dental Services

Committed to safe, natural, and health-centered dental care that supports your child's overall wellbeing. Using biocompatible and toxin-free techniques to promote healthy development.

  • Toothpillow™

    Toothpillow guides healthy jaw growth while supporting nasal breathing and airway development. This early, gentle approach helps set the foundation for lifelong oral and overall health.

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  • Early jaw expansion

    When the jaws are narrow, teeth often become crowded as children grow. Early jaw expansion works with natural growth to create space and support healthy facial development.

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  • Lip & tongue tie

    We treat tongue and lip ties in newborns and older children. Our CO₂ laser treatment is precise, comfortable, and promotes faster healing.

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  • Airway assessment

    Comprehensive airway evaluations to address snoring, mouth breathing, and teeth grinding. Our goal is to restore nasal breathing and improve overall health.

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  • White crowns

    Our white crowns are crafted from zirconia, a toxin-free, metal-free material that’s safe for growing bodies. They provide durable protection while blending beautifully with natural teeth.

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  • 3D x-rays

    Utilizing the most advanced imaging with the lowest radiation doses available to ensure your child’s safety while enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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  • Myofunctional therapy

    Myofunctional therapy helps improve breathing, swallowing, and oral function. Virtual sessions are led by a dentist trained in myofunctional therapy for expert, convenient care.

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  • Holistic dental cleanings

    Gentle, fluoride-free cleanings with our advanced dental air polishing system, providing a non-invasive cleaning experience designed for your child’s comfort and safety

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  • Ozone therapy

    Using safe, ozone-based disinfecting techniques to improve the longevity of fillings and crowns, and enhance the healing process for better long-term dental health.

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About Dr. Gage Williams

Hey, I’m Dr. Gage Williams — pediatric dentist, family guy, and amateur hobby farmer in training. I’m all about providing gentle, holistic dental care that’s as fun and stress-free as possible because, let’s face it, going to the dentist shouldn’t feel like a bad trip. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques and whole-body health, I create a welcoming space where kids actually want to come back (yes, really!).

I completed my pediatric dental residency at Children’s Mercy Kansas City — the premier pediatric hospital in town — so I’ve got serious training and expertise dedicated specifically to kids.

Fun fact, I speak more than a little Espanol. Back when I was 19, I spent two years in Guatemala serving a proselyting mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love the good Word and hearing inspiring messages that bring me closer to Christ. I would say that those two years in Guatemala and the experiences that I had there helped shape my compassionate, laid-back approach to pediatric dentistry. I genuinely care about making every child feel safe, comfortable, and cared for because I believe happy, healthy kids are little packages of potential ready to do great things for the world!

Get in Touch

We’d love to hear from you — seriously! Whether you have questions about our holistic services, want to chat about your child’s needs, or are ready to book an appointment, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to make your family’s dental experience fun, easy, and totally stress-free. Drop us a line — we can’t wait to meet you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s be real — most pediatric offices are all about insurance billing and quick, cookie-cutter visits. But you’re not looking for “most.” You want a pediatric dentist actually gives your little angel the time of day — someone who actually cares about your child’s whole health, not just their teeth. Our holistic approach is out of this world: personalized care that fights the root causes of issues like teeth grinding, mouth breathing, and tongue-ties using the safest, biocompatible materials. We don’t do boring, rushed visits. Instead, we create an INVOLVING, POSITIVE dental experience that your kid will actually LOVE—trust me, they’ll be begging to come back! So if you want a dental team that’s way more than just “the usual,” and a dentist who’s a true leader in pediatric health, you’ve found us. We’re the real deal—top-tier care, cutting-edge tech, and a whole lot of heart. Your kid’s smile (and future health) will thank you.
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