Convenient Access from Parkville
From English Landing Park on the Parkville riverfront, Twin Oaks Dental KC is a toll-free drive of about 14 minutes. For anyone weighing a dentist in Parkville, MO against options a little farther out, our office sits east of you on North Oak Trafficway, at a Gladstone address in the Northland. We see college students, growing kids and adults for everything from cleanings to implants. Appointments start at 8:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
Leave English Landing Park and head east on NW River Park Drive (MO 9), following the river past the Park University campus for about 4.3 miles. Turn onto NW Briarcliff Parkway and work through its two roundabouts, then take US 169 (Arrowhead Trafficway) north for roughly 1.4 miles. Turn right on Englewood Road and follow it east to North Oak Trafficway. Head north on the Trafficway for just under a mile and turn right on NE Lindberg Drive, where you will find 6301 N Oak Trafficway #201, Gladstone, MO 64118.
All told, the drive is about 8.5 miles and normally 14 minutes. Morning rush hour can add a little, so leave a few minutes early for an 8:00 AM slot. Our building stands at the corner of NE Lindberg Drive, a short way north of NE Maple Drive. Save Twin Oaks Dental KC in Google Maps and the turns are easy to follow.
The route passes close to two other communities we serve, Riverside and Briarcliff.
Bringing Parkville Smiles Across the County Line
Settler George Park opened a post office here in 1841, the town was platted in 1844, and it incorporated in 1858. Historic downtown is known for antique shops and art galleries, and Mackay Hall at Park University was built from limestone quarried on campus. The hills rising from the Missouri River hold larger neighborhoods such as Riss Lake, The National and Thousand Oaks.
Parkville sits in Platte County, and our office is over in Clay County, but the county line is a non-event on this drive. MO 9, US 169 and Englewood Road are main roads, not back streets, and there are no tolls. A single morning appointment fits neatly into a workday.
A big advantage is a practice where most care stays under one roof. Implant placement, root canals and wisdom tooth extractions are handled in-house, so you are not shuttled to another office across town. That matters when each trip is 14 minutes each way.
Once you arrive, the office is on N Oak Trafficway at NE Lindberg Drive. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we are closed on Fridays. If you want to run an errand afterward, Linden Square in downtown Gladstone is under a mile up the road.
Dental Priorities for Parkville Students, Families and Professionals
Parkville is home to Park University, founded in 1875 as Park College on land George Park donated. College-age patients are right in the window when wisdom teeth tend to cause trouble. A panoramic x-ray shows how those third molars are positioned, and an early evaluation lets students plan any treatment around the academic calendar.
Almost all of Parkville falls within the Park Hill School District, home to Park Hill and Park Hill South high schools. Families with kids at those schools want checkups that do not swallow a whole school day. Our early start helps: an 8:00 AM cleaning can wrap up with time to get back home for the rest of the morning.
Many adults are thinking about how their smile looks as well as how it works. Whitening, bonding and conservative cosmetic changes are a frequent conversation. Dr. Baumgartner prefers to keep as much natural tooth as possible and walks you through the choices before anything begins.
Older patients often have a missing tooth or a worn bridge that needs attention. Dental implants placed with the Straumann implant system are one option, and the planning starts with a careful exam and imaging. Digital impressions and 2D panoramic imaging give a clear view of the bone and the neighboring teeth. You see the images on a forward-facing monitor while the options are explained.
If You Need a Dentist in Parkville, MO, Start With These Services
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Park University students and Park Hill seniors are often at the age when wisdom teeth need an evaluation. Extractions are done right here, so the consultation and the procedure stay in one place.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and x-rays for every age. Parents can book their own checkup alongside their children's so one trip covers the household.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers for adults who want a fresher look. A smile makeover consultation lays out the options and lets you decide what fits your goals.
Dental Implants
Implants placed in-house with the Straumann system replace missing teeth with a fixed solution. Keeping surgery at our office means fewer appointments and fewer delays for anyone making the drive.
Meet Your Gladstone Dentist
Dr. Jake Baumgartner spent seven years in a Wisconsin practice, first as an associate and then as a partner. He returned to Kansas City to be closer to family and joined Twin Oaks Dental when it opened in 2025. He brings that background to the implant and cosmetic planning patients often ask about.
Insurance & Financing
Our office accepts insurance; call the front desk to check that your provider is on our list. New patients who have no insurance and no gum disease qualify for the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray. Cherry patient financing can spread the cost of implants or cosmetic work. If you have no coverage at all, the In-House Dental Plan starts at $35 a month for adults.
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Patients Who Feel Like Family
Olivia D.
“The hygienist was great and made me feel very comfortable. The entire team is friendly and welcoming.”
Sara P.
“The hygienist was very personable, and the doctor made my smile look great with a quick and efficient visit.”
Calista G.
“The hygienist did a phenomenal job, and I was very pleased with the service. I will definitely be back.”
Susan C.
“I had a very professional and informative visit. The team is excellent, and I highly recommend Twin Oaks Dental KC.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Twin Oaks Dental from Parkville, and how do I get there?
English Landing Park is about 8.5 miles from our office, typically a 14-minute drive. The route goes east on MO 9, north on US 169, east on Englewood Road and north on North Oak Trafficway to NE Lindberg Drive. Families comparing a dentist in Parkville, MO will find there are no tolls along the way.
How do I know if my wisdom teeth need to come out?
An exam with 2D panoramic imaging is the clearest way to tell, because it shows how each wisdom tooth is positioned. Teeth that are stuck, crowding their neighbors or hard to clean often need removal, while well-placed ones can stay. If removal is the right call, Dr. Baumgartner performs the extraction in-house, so Parkville patients avoid a separate referral.
Should I replace a missing back tooth?
Usually, yes. A gap lets neighboring teeth drift or tilt, the tooth above or below can shift into the space, and chewing on that side gets harder. Replacement options include a dental implant, a bridge or a partial denture. Dr. Baumgartner places implants in-house with the Straumann system and explains which option fits your mouth and budget.
Which ages does the Child Essential plan cover?
The Child Essential plan covers children 12 and under who do not have dental insurance. It costs $32 a month, or $30 for each additional child, and includes cleanings, an exam, routine x-rays and fluoride. Parkville families can book siblings and parents back to back, so one trip covers several checkups.
What comfort options are there for an anxious adult from Parkville?
Several. You can choose step-by-step explanations, brief updates or a quiet visit, and pillows and blankets are available on request. Instruments stay out of sight. When appropriate, anxiolytic medication can be prescribed, though you will need someone to drive you home afterward.
Schedule Your Visit from Parkville
When you want a dentist in Parkville, MO commuters can reach in about 14 minutes, call 816-409-3701. The full list of communities is on our areas we serve page, and the Dentist Gladstone, MO home page has more about the practice and our comfort options.