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Celebrate Dental & Braces - Kansas City provides orthodontic care in Kansas City, MO, serving children, teens, and adults across four locations.

About Celebrate Dental & Braces - Kansas City
Same-day braces placement after the first consultation is common here, with reviewers pointing to results like a 31-month case finishing smile-perfect.
Celebrate Dental & Braces is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign and TMJ treatment, though many reviews here focus on braces cases handled start to finish. Reviewers often describe treatment results that hold up well, from a child's braces finishing in about six months to a longer 31-month case with a well-aligned outcome. Pricing comes up often too, with some calling it a fraction of what they paid elsewhere, alongside a smaller number who found crown and cavity charges surprising. Timelines can run either quick, with same-day starts, or slower when crown work or bridge orders stretch out.
Summary of 217 patient reviews, June 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026
Celebrate Dental & Braces - Kansas City provides orthodontic care in Kansas City, MO, serving children, teens, and adults across four locations.
The practice offers a range of treatment options including Invisalign for patients seeking a less visible straightening method, along with TMJ treatment for those experiencing jaw joint dysfunction. Dr. David Yates leads a team of orthodontists that includes Dr. Russell, Dr. Onnen, Dr. Kelcey Loveland, Dr. Robert Boyd, Dr. Phillip Lee, Dr. Thomas Saunders, Dr. Bernard Ancheta, Dr. Shan Ao, Dr. Karan Shah, and Dr. Mullenaux. The practice provides services in both English and Spanish to accommodate a broader patient base throughout the Kansas City area. Celebrate Dental & Braces maintains evening and weekend hours to accommodate varying patient schedules, and online booking is available for appointment convenience. The practice accepts insurance and Medicaid, and multiple financing options are in place including in-house financing, CareCredit, and payment plans to address different financial situations. With a 4.6 Google rating based on 1,549 reviews, the practice operates four locations in the Kansas City region. Patients considering orthodontic treatment should schedule a consultation to determine which services align with their specific dental needs and goals.
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Celebrate Dental & Braces - Kansas City provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
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Yates
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Russell
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Onnen
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Dr. Shan Ao, DDS
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Dr. Bernard Ancheta
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Dr. Robert Boyd
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Dr. Phillip Lee
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Dr. Thomas Saunders
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Dr. Kelcey Loveland
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Dr. Karan Shah
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Orthodontic reviews describe multiple children in a family getting braces at the same time, with same-day placement after the initial visit and a de-bond process called smooth and easy. Outcomes are generally described positively, including a 31-month case with a good final result, though a couple of reviews mention teeth shifting after retainer noncompliance or an unrelated treatment delay.
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| Friendly staff | 70 | 6 |
| The dentist | 34 | 9 |
| Treatment results | 30 | 3 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 23 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 16 | 11 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 17 | 8 |
| Clear explanations | 17 | 5 |
| Great with kids | 17 | 2 |
Recent reviews from Google
While I don't question the quality of their work, I do want people to know more about what to expect for the first time here. If your priority is to be in and out quickly and don't care about the hectic pace, then you'll be fine. The way the clinicians are pressured to do fast work stresses me though. The orthodontist is practically running from one patient to another to do quick inspections. Neither the assistant nor orthodontist seemed to be able to spare the time for questions. To this day I have no idea what my treatment plan is or if it aligns with my goals. My evaluation didn't come with a one on one discussion with the orthodontist developing my treatment plan.
Enjoyed my time here. Love my smile and appreciate all the people who have helped along the way. I special thank you to yudileidis for making the process very easy and comfortable
Was an amazing experience quick fast & easy process and they gave me a huge discount for having healthy teeth which is awesome!! The whole team is polite and well organized here they will take care of ya!
The staff was friendly, professional, and explained everything they were doing. The orthodontist was gentle, and the appointment was quick. I’m happy with the care I’ve received so far and appreciate everyone’s kindness. Thank you!
Went there offa recommendation normally wouldn't even think of going to a dentist office like that for good reason. First visit went well. After that down hill the billed out my insurance super quick. Then kept changing treatment plan on the fly. Can't trust em and the second fillings were sub par and caused me pain for weeks after do not recommend. If you don't have to go to dentist office like this don't
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