Dr. Melissa A. Edwards, DDS

Dental care matters here.

Gardner’s older downtown strip still feels like the kind of place where everyone knows the family dentist. Dr. Melissa A. Edwards, DDS keeps an office on the second floor of the brick storefront at 434 W Main St, Gardner, KS 66030—right above the hardware store and across from the post office. The block has been repaved recently, but the sidewalks still slope the way they did when the town was a railroad stop, making it easy to spot the entrance from either direction.

Routine cleanings, fillings, and crowns are handled in the same building where parents once brought their kids for school physicals, so the practice blends into the rhythm of the neighborhood. X-rays, extractions, and basic orthodontic checks are offered without the drive to Olathe, which saves time for anyone who works in Gardner’s small industrial parks or commutes to the city. Call (913) 856-2333 to confirm availability; the receptionist usually answers between nine and four on weekdays.

Directions are simple: turn onto Main from either Madison or Center, then look for the green awning. A map is always helpful, especially if you’re coming from the interstate—here’s the link for real-time navigation: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x87c0a39cd13eacad:0xd71fffacc15e6052.