Same-Day Emergency Dental Care in Independence

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Urgent Dental Issues Treated Right Away.

All You Need to Do is Call.

Dental Emergencies are completely disruptive and getting treatment is not something you need to wait on. Our emergency dental services provide fast and effective relief to get you back to your normal routine.

Experienced Team

Trusted by patients and peers alike: with over 35 years of combined experience, Dr. Applegate and Dr. Lee bring their expertise to ensure the well-being of their patients.

Compassionate Care

Your comfort is always prioritized in a way that reduces stress and anxiety, giving you peace of mind.

With 35+ years of experience Combined, we swiftly diagnose and treat dental issues, ensuring you get relief and resolutions Fast!

Bacterial Infection

Inflammation

Abscess

Knocked Out Tooth

Loose Tooth

Severe Toothache

Chipped Tooth

Cracked Tooth

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Countless Emergencies Successfully Treated

Dr. Applegate

With over 15 years of dedicated care at Dental Care Independence, Dr. Applegate has become a cornerstone of our community's dental health. Before joining our practice, Dr. Applegate received her BS from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed her DMD at SIU. Her love for dentistry is matched only by her love for the people she serves. With a passion for preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, Dr. Applegate also provides personalized sleep apnea solutions.

Outside of the office, Dr. Applegate enjoys photography, gardening, hiking, dancing, and volunteering. She believes that having a strong smile is not only crucial for overall health, but also for confidence and happiness. Dr. Applegate can’t wait to meet you!

Dr. Lee

Dr. Lee brings over two decades of dental expertise to Dental Care Independence. His dedication to restoring oral health and ensuring the well-being of our patients is what makes him such a beloved member of our team.

Dr. Lee's life outside the clinic is full with family, music, reading, travel, and fishing! He steps into our community with a commitment to provide unparalleled dental care, driven by the belief that a smile not only changes a day but can brighten the whole world. He looks forward to serving you and your family soon!

"Had an extreme tooth ache, and they got me in the same day."

"Dr. Applegate helped me with a broken veneer. She was so great about listening to my needs and wants when replacing. Her staff was so kind and knowledgeable. Such a great experience I’ve switched to her office as my primary dentist."

Cristy H.

"I was attended to immediately and the staff was friendly and polite. I received good advice on my issue, and they gave me a fair deal on my treatment plan. I would highly recommend them to anyone."

Bevely M.

"My face had swollen up this morning, I needed help asap I called them and they instantly got me in! They are all soooo so nice, I panic at the dentist and my goodness the girls who worked on me today and well the whole office AMAZING!! They got my meds printed up and a plan and I go back for major work tomorrow morning!! they went above and beyond...I am so thankful for them all!!"