Convenient Access from Oakwood Park
About 2 minutes and one main road are all that separate Oakwood Park from Twin Oaks Dental KC. Our office sits a half mile north on N Oak Trafficway and uses a Gladstone mailing address, so families wanting a dentist in Oakwood Park, MO can be in the chair before the car has warmed up. We see kids, teens and adults, with appointments from 8:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
Starting at the corner of NE 61st Terrace and NE Meadow Lane, near the middle of the village, drive west on NE 61st Terrace to N Oak Trafficway. Turn right, go north about a quarter mile, then turn right on NE Lindberg Drive and follow the short drive to the building. Plan on roughly 2 minutes for the 0.5-mile trip. Our address is 6301 N Oak Trafficway #201, Gladstone, MO 64118, and the Twin Oaks Dental KC listing on Google Maps will route you from any front door.
You join N Oak Trafficway where NE 61st Terrace meets NE 61st Street, then pass NE Maple Drive before the turn at NE Lindberg Drive. The village of Oakview begins right where Oakwood Park ends to the north. Neighbors in Oakwood, just to the south, use the same stretch of N Oak Trafficway to reach us.
Why Oakwood Park Families Find Us an Easy Fit
Oakwood Park is a tiny village, roughly 0.07 square miles of single-family homes about four blocks deep east of N Oak Trafficway. Most homes are owner-occupied, and many date to the late 1950s. Streets such as NE Moreland Drive, NE Meadow Lane, NE Circle View Drive, NE Village Lane and NE 62nd Place hold the whole community. Gladstone wraps around it on the east and west.
The Village of Oakwood Park runs its own affairs through a board of trustees, whose stated mission is "to protect, serve and maintain the community of the Village of Oakwood Park." That kind of neighbor-to-neighbor care is a good match for a small practice. Since 2025, a single dentist and a small staff have run the office, so you see the same dentist at every visit.
Because every home here sits within a few blocks of N Oak Trafficway, the office is easy to reach whether you are coming from work, the school run or home. Short trips make it realistic to keep the six-month rhythm of cleanings that helps catch problems early. That steady schedule is what we aim to help every household keep.
Brittnie Grissom manages the practice and runs the front desk, which means one person who knows your family's schedule. Lauren Clark, RDH, leads hygiene and leads our hygiene care. Brooke Brown, our lead dental assistant, is a certified dental assistant who works chairside with Dr. Baumgartner.
School Calendars and Smiles in Oakwood Park
Children here attend North Kansas City Schools: Oakwood Manor Elementary on N Flora Ave, Antioch Middle School on NE 65th St and Oak Park High School on NE 79th Terrace. School years bring regular checkups, the occasional chipped tooth and, by the high school years, questions about wisdom teeth. Because the office is so close, a parent can drop a child at school and still keep an 8:00 AM slot for themselves, or the reverse.
A routine dental exam with digital x-rays is the backbone of children's care. It finds soft spots in enamel while they can still be handled with a small filling or better brushing habits. For hesitant kids, we offer a "get comfortable" visit, so the first trip does not have to start with treatment.
Afternoons at Flora Park or the courts at Meadowbrook Park are part of growing up in this corner of the Northland. When a fall leaves a front tooth chipped, the short drive matters. We treat broken teeth as urgent and try to see them quickly.
Parents deserve attention too, and they are often the ones who skip their own cleanings. When the trip is this short, booking your visit right after a child's is an easy habit to build. Adults who feel uneasy in a dental chair can choose how much we talk them through each step. Waiting-room refreshments, pillows and blankets help the time pass comfortably.
Dental Services for Families Seeking a Dentist in Oakwood Park, MO
Family Dentistry
One office for a first-grader's cleaning, a teenager's checkup and a parent's crown. Households can stack appointments for siblings and be home two minutes later. Fluoride is part of the Child Essential membership for kids 12 and under.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
2D panoramic imaging shows how wisdom teeth are developing. When they need to come out, extractions happen right here instead of at a separate surgical office. Recovery starts a half mile from home.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, chipped teeth, lost fillings and facial swelling need prompt attention. Whenever possible, we provide same-day treatment to address urgent concerns. New patients can start with a $69 emergency exam and x-ray.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and other conservative cosmetic work help parents and older teens feel good about their smiles. We favor options that keep as much natural tooth as possible. Photos and screen images help you weigh each choice.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges repair the wear and decay that busy years leave behind. Digital impressions make crown visits quicker and tidier. Parents can schedule their own repair work while the kids are in class.
Meet Your Gladstone Dentist
Dr. Jake Baumgartner spent seven years in a Wisconsin practice, first as an associate and then as a partner, before moving back to Kansas City to be closer to family. That experience shows in how he handles everything from children's fillings to implants. As a father of twin boys, he also understands a busy family calendar.
Insurance & Financing
Insurance is accepted, and our front desk will confirm whether your plan works with us. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can book the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray. Cherry patient financing and our In-House Dental Plan cover the rest of the bases.
REviews
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 Oakwood Park, and how do I get there?
About half a mile, or roughly 2 minutes by car from NE 61st Terrace and NE Meadow Lane. Drive west on NE 61st Terrace, turn right onto N Oak Trafficway, then turn right at NE Lindberg Drive. For families comparing options for a dentist in Oakwood Park, MO, it is hard to find a shorter trip.
What happens at a first visit to Twin Oaks Dental?
A first visit usually includes digital x-rays, an exam with Dr. Baumgartner and a cleaning. He then walks you through what he found and any treatment options. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can book all three as the $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray. From Oakwood Park the drive is about 2 minutes, so the visit fits easily into a morning.
How often should adults have their teeth cleaned?
Most adults do well with a cleaning and exam every six months. That rhythm lets small problems, like early decay or tartar buildup along the gums, get caught before they need bigger repairs. For adults without insurance, the Adult Essential plan follows the same schedule for $35 a month and includes the exam and routine x-rays, with no waiting period.
Do baby teeth with cavities really need treatment?
Yes, in most cases they do. Baby teeth hold space for the permanent teeth and help children chew and speak, and untreated decay can lead to pain and infection. Dr. Baumgartner checks for early cavities at every exam, and the Child Essential plan gives uninsured kids 12 and under 25% off most other services, including fillings.
Can Oakwood Park parents book a cleaning right after their child's?
Yes, back-to-back appointments are easy to arrange for parents and kids. Let the front desk know who is coming, and Brittnie Grissom will line up the times together. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can use the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer for their own visit.
Schedule Your Visit from Oakwood Park
Choosing a dentist in Oakwood Park, MO rarely gets simpler than a two-minute drive. Call 816-409-3701 to book for one person or the whole household. You can also browse every Clay County community we serve on our Areas We Serve page or visit our Dentist Gladstone, MO homepage.