Thank you for visiting the website of Jeff Thompson Orthodontics, conveniently located in Leawood, Kansas. Orthodontic treatment is one of the most important steps you can take to build a foundation for excellent oral health. Through the years, we've helped thousands of patients discover new reasons to smile.
We'd love to help you, too! Dr. Jeff Thompson offers the latest advances in orthodontic treatment and provides unparalleled personal attention. In fact, he personally places and adjusts every orthodontic appliance. If you're like many people, you may be feeling anxious about getting braces. Our team understands your concerns, and we're committed to putting you at ease.
We'd love to help you, too! Dr. Jeff Thompson offers the latest advances in orthodontic treatment and provides unparalleled personal attention. In fact, he personally places and adjusts every orthodontic appliance. If you're like many people, you may be feeling anxious about getting braces. Our team understands your concerns, and we're committed to putting you at ease.
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Dr. Jeffrey J. Thompson is a board-certified orthodontist in Leawood, Kansas specializing in orthodontics for children and adults. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Dental School and earned a master's degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
To attain certification as a Diplomate, a distinction earned by only 20% of orthodontists, he pursued advanced studies upon completion of dental school and his orthodontic residency.His passion for helping patients is inspired by a 60-year family legacy of orthodontic excellence. He began his work as an orthodontist in 1991 when he joined his father, DJ Thompson, D.D.S., at Thompson Orthodontics, a practice established by his uncle in 1947.
To attain certification as a Diplomate, a distinction earned by only 20% of orthodontists, he pursued advanced studies upon completion of dental school and his orthodontic residency.His passion for helping patients is inspired by a 60-year family legacy of orthodontic excellence. He began his work as an orthodontist in 1991 when he joined his father, DJ Thompson, D.D.S., at Thompson Orthodontics, a practice established by his uncle in 1947.
Appointments are an important part of your treatment, as time has been reserved specifically for you. Please arrive on time for your appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule. We request a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel your appointment. We are aware that unforeseen events sometimes require missing an appointment, and we appreciate your cooperation.
Our goal is to provide affordable, quality treatment options that are suitable for your budget! We also offer zero-interest monthly or quarterly payment plans. If your dental plan includes coverage for orthodontic services, our staff will be happy to help you get the most from your benefits. During your consultation, we will ask for your dental insurance information.
You probably know that it's never too late to begin orthodontic treatment - but when it comes to your youngster's teeth, did you know that earlier may be better than later? According to the American Association of Orthodontists, kids should have an initial orthodontic screening at age 7. What makes early evaluation - and potentially, early treatment - so important?
For many teens, braces are a rite of passage: They're one more example of the changes adolescents go through at this time - along with growth in stature, edgier tastes in clothes and music, and an increasing degree of self-awareness. But is there any particular reason why orthodontic appliances and teenagers seem to go together?
