Thigpen Ellis DDS

When the back molar starts to ache on a Tuesday afternoon, a downtown dentist can feel like a lifeline. Thigpen Ellis DDS offers routine cleanings, fillings, and crowns alongside emergency care—all within walking distance of the Power & Light District. The practice sits on the second floor at 1000 Walnut St #210, where the elevator opens to a quiet corridor that feels worlds away from the street-level hustle.

Dental visits rarely top anyone’s list of favorite errands, yet the procedures here cover the essentials without unnecessary fuss. Patients can expect exams, X-rays, and preventive treatments, plus restorative work like bridges and dentures. The office also handles extractions and root canals, ensuring that sudden tooth pain doesn’t derail an entire week. Parking garages nearby make the trip easier, though the location itself is central enough that many arrive on foot or by streetcar.

Questions about appointments or insurance can be answered by calling (816) 421-6667. For directions, the map pinpoints the entrance just steps from the corner of 10th and Walnut. Most people who work in the area already know the building—it’s the one with the red brick facade and the coffee shop on the ground floor.