Dr. Ed Kavanaugh has been practicing in Kansas City since 1965 as a specialist in adult orthodontics, adolescent orthodontics, childrens 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.

Dr. Kavanaugh supports more than 20 schools for Safe Prom Night functions, and multiple softball and baseball teams in the area. He is also a Northland Optimist Club member. Dr. Kavanaugh gives lectures on orthodontic treatment to the Lafayette Dental Society and in the past was an assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri.

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

Brea lives in Kansas City and has been married to her husband Phil for more than a dozen years. She has two amazing stepdaughters: Paige and Brooke. Brea has three wonderful grandchildren! Breas hobbies are fishing, hunting, biking, cooking, kayaking, and going to classic car shows.

Shauna has worked for Dr. Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontics for more than 18 years. She and her husband Mark have a beautiful stepdaughter named Kaeleigh who is an aspiring web developer who would love to work with elephants. Her handsome son Jax is very active with sports and loves anything outdoors. As a family, they love to travel state wide and internationally.

Shaunas hobbies are crafting and traveling. Her favorite animal is a sea turtle, her favorite colors are coral and aqua, and her favorite food is street tacos. When she was little she wanted to be an architect. Her hidden talent? She can say her ABCs backwards on demand (and its really impressive!).

Robin has worked for Dr. Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontics for more than 20years. She and her husband Randy have been married for more than 45years and have three children. In her spare time, she loves cooking, gardening, camping, shooting skeet, riding her Harley, boating, and traveling. She also loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandkids.

Fun facts about Robin: Her favorite animal is a cat, her favorite color is purple, and her favorite food is Thai. As a child, Robin always loved caring for others, so nursing was her choice. She also wanted to live on a farm withanimalsand raise a family. Lucky for her, she was able to accomplish both!

Cheryl has been working for Dr. Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontics for more than a dozenyears.Before working for this office, Cheryl was a teacher for 35 years. She taught elementary school level,mostly second grade. She has a daughter Courtney, who is in dental school. She also has two grandchildren, Ronan and Kai. In her spare time, Cheryl likes to play piano and likes to garden.

Fun facts about Cheryl: She hates worms, loves dogs, her favorite color is blue, and her favorite food is fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Cheryl wanted to be a teacher when she grew up. She played it hours and hours go figure!

Cory has been working for Dr. Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontics since 2009. Her and her husband Dan have been married for more than 40years. Cory studied art in college but found a career doing greenhouse and landscaping work for 25 years before coming to work here.

Fun facts about Cory: She is has a love for animals, but mostly dogs. Her favorite color is green and her favorite food is Mexican. When she grew up, she wanted to work with animals in a zoo or vet office. But when she got a little older and into sports, she wanted to be a coach for softball or volleyball. She also wanted to teach art!Corys hidden talent is that she likes drawing sketches out in the landscape.

Jennifer has been married to her husband Darren for nearly two decades. She has four children and three grandchildren! Her family is originally from St. Louis but have lived in Kansas City for many years. In her spare time, Jennifer likes to entertain company, shop, take walks with the dog, bake, and go to the lake.

Fun facts about Jennifer: She dislikes spiders, her favorite animal is a polar bear, her favorite color is red, and her favorite food is steak and potatoes. What did Jennifer want to be when she grew up? Well, her mom would tell you Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Her first day of kindergarten, she told her teacher her name was Dorothy.

Morgan has been working for Dr. Ed Kavanaugh Orthodontics since the end of 2020. She moved up to Kansas City that year when she started at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In her spare time, Morgan loves to go shopping, camping, and fishing, hang out with friends, find cool hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and do schoolwork.

Fun 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, andshe also used to figure skate competitively, so she slightly shows off during open-skate at Crown Center.

Tristan is a pre-dental student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, majoring in biology with a double minor in chemistry and business. While attending school, he is interning with Dr. Kavanaugh to gain proper insight to prepare himself for dental school. In his spare time, Tristan likes cooking, spending with friends and family, playing various board games, and gardening when the weather allows it.

Fun facts about Tristan: He has scolopendrphobia (a fear of centipedes), his favorite animal is a penguin, his favorite color is purple, and his favorite food is chili. Tristans little-known hidden talent is his ability to perform a few major magic tricks. Through high school, he developed an interest in magic and has been practicing ever since.

Kris comes to the practice with more than20 years of experience working and volunteering in our community: consistently building relationships and partnerships to last a lifetime. She is responsible for implementing new business initiatives and identifying opportunities and strategies for our growing orthodontic practice.

Her passion is to serve her community and the children in it. She has always been active in her childrens schools and sports, raising money and creating opportunities. She most recently helped Staleys Falcon Club with their business partner relationships throughout our community. She has also been a CASA volunteer with Clay County for the past 25 years: representing children in court who are brought into the system due to abuse and neglect. Outside the office, she enjoys photography, The Lake of the Ozarks, and spending time with her family.

Serena has been working for Dr. Ed Kavanaughs office for the pastyear. She lives in Westonand has been married to her husband Michael Sr. for more than 40years. She has three childrenand four grandbabies.

Audriana has been working for Dr. Ed Kavanaugh's office since May. She is married to her high school sweetheart Trevor and they have one daughter named Quinn. In her sparetime, she lovesto travel, try new foods, hike, fish, spend time with family, go bowling and garden.

She was born and raised in Venezuela and moved to the US about five years ago. She has been married for three years to her best friend Stephen. They have an almost 20-month-old son names James Anthony. They currently live in Shawnee.

Ours is an orthodontic office that puts you at the forefront: your goals, comfort, and concerns are our top priority. Well listen to you, encourage your participation throughout treatment, and be here for you when you need us.

We promise you will never be a number on a chart to any of us: We want to learn who you are and build a lasting relationship with you. Well look forward to your visits as a time to hear the latest news about your life, while checking the progress youre making on your new smile.

Youll begin to feel more confident and comfortable withyour appearance, and start to smile without worryingabout acrooked teeth. Youll become more outgoing and feel at ease in social situations, engaging and laughing with others. Your view of yourself and your view of the world will transform, and well be with you at every step.

Weve created offices that are warm and inviting, with a focus on making youfeelat home while youre here. We offer a coffee bar and complimentary beverages in our reception area, along with family-friendly movies.

Our treatment areas featurethe latest technology, along with comfortable treatment chairs. Parents of patients are welcome in the operatory, so they can see what were doing, ask questions, and be updated on the progress were making.

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.

When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, and our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.

Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.

Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!

Treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.