Dual-specialty pediatric dentistry and orthodontics practice in Eden Prairie, MN, specializing in personalized care for children from infants through adolescents, including those with special health care needs. Founded in 2004 as the only pediatric dentistry specialty practice in Eden Prairie.
Details
Phone: (952) 941-7393
Website: http://www.drangelawandera.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital x-raysdigital impressions
Services
Oral Surgery
- Hospital Dentistry — Extensive treatment provided in hospital setting with full medical and anesthesia team support
Orthodontics
- Early Orthodontic Care — Preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment for children starting at age 7
- Habit Reversal Appliances and Treatment — Treatment for thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting, and other juvenile habits using orthodontic appliances
- Herbst Appliance Therapy — Appliance therapy for overbite and overjet correction by guiding lower jaw forward
- Impacted Cuspid Treatment — Treatment for impacted eye teeth that are lying flat, sideways, or in wrong position
- Invisalign — Clear plastic aligner trays for mild to moderate crowding and spacing issues
- Orthodontics — Diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion and skeletal abnormalities
- Retention — Customized retainers and long-term retention phase to maintain orthodontic results
- Space Maintenance — Space maintainers to preserve space for permanent teeth after premature primary tooth loss
- Tooth Guidance and Space Supervision — Procedures to help teeth move into correct positions during development
- Traditional Braces — Metal brackets, wires, and elastic bands for tooth alignment
- Upper Jaw and Palatal Expanders — Expansion appliances to create space for proper tooth and jaw development
Pediatric
- Infant Oral Health Care — First dental visit around age 1, including examination and preventive counseling
- Interdisciplinary Care and Specialist Collaboration — Partnerships with qualified specialists for comprehensive patient care
- Pediatric Dentistry — Comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence
- Special Needs Dental Care — Specialized care for children with physical, emotional, developmental, cognitive, sensory, or mental impairment
Preventive
- Dental Sealants — BPA-free sealants applied to biting surfaces of back molars and deep grooves
- Fluoride Treatment — Fluoride application including Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) when appropriate
- Preventive Dentistry — Cleanings, exams, x-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, oral hygiene education, and diet/nutrition counseling
- Professional Teeth Cleaning — Teeth cleaning and polishing with brushing and flossing technique education
Restorative
- Mouth Guards — Custom-made mouth guards for sports protection
- Restorative Dentistry — Fillings, crowns (stainless steel and white), and other restorative treatments for cavities
Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation — Laughing gas to help anxious or fearful children relax during procedures
- Oral Sedation — Mild sedation medication prescribed by Dr. Wandera for anxious children
Team
What patients say
Vibe: family-friendly
This practice receives uniformly glowing reviews, with families particularly praising Dr. Wandera's exceptional ability to work with anxious and very young children. Parents consistently note that their children feel comfortable and safe, with several mentioning this is the best dental experience their kids have had. The combination of Dr. Wandera's clinical skill and the staff's warm, welcoming demeanor has created a strong reputation as a pediatric-focused family practice that transforms children's dental anxiety into positive experiences.
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- Dr. Wandera's exceptional skill and gentleness with very young children (under 3 years old)
- Same-day emergency appointment for chipped tooth in new patient
- Children leaving with smiles despite initial nervousness or fear of dentist
- Long-term positive impact on children's dental attitudes into adulthood
- Warm, welcoming atmosphere that immediately puts shy/sensitive children at ease