Doctor-owned orthodontic practice serving the Minnesota Twin Cities area since 1989, specializing in traditional braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and surgical orthodontics for patients of all ages from children to adults.
Details
Phone: White Bear Lake: (651) 426-3873; Eagan: (651) 405-1055; Apple Valley: (952) 431-1111
Website: http://www.smileshaping.com/
Languages: English
Technology: iTero® Element™ digital scannerdigital X-raysintraoral cameras
Services
Oral Surgery
- Corrective Jaw Surgery — Surgical orthodontics and orthognathic surgery coordination for complex bite and jaw alignment cases
- Surgical Orthodontics — Specialized orthodontic treatment in coordination with corrective jaw surgery
Orthodontics
- Clarity™ Ceramic Braces — Clear ceramic bracket braces as an aesthetic alternative to metal braces
- Early Orthodontic Treatment — Two-phase treatment for children starting around age seven to guide jaw growth and correct developing bite issues
- Invisalign® Clear Aligners — Clear aligner system for teens and adults, including Invisalign for Teens
- Orthodontic Retention — Retainer services to maintain tooth position after active orthodontic treatment
- Traditional Metal Braces — Traditional metal orthodontic braces for all ages
Team
Dr. John Aamodt (DDS, MS, Board-Certified Orthodontist), Orthodontist
Over 20 years of orthodontic practice experience. Board-Certified Orthodontist and diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Active member of AAO, Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, Minnesota Association of Orthodontists (past president), ADA, Minnesota Dental Association, and Saint Paul District Dental Society (past president). Member of Children's Hospital of Saint Paul's Cleft Palate team.
Dr. Keith Erickson (DDS), Orthodontist
Trish, Office Manager & Licensed Dental Assistant
Started in dental field in 1992, joined Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics in 1993. Manages White Bear Lake office, serves as treatment coordinator, handles phones, scheduling, insurance filing, and clinic assistance.
Melissa, Office Manager & Licensed Dental Assistant
15 years of orthodontic experience. Works at Eagan office, assists with procedures, takes records, does lab work, and educates patients.
Cindy, Office Manager
Joined Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics in 2005. Manages Apple Valley office, handles bookkeeping, insurance, financials, and scheduling.
Vickie, Licensed Dental Assistant
Joined Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics in 1993. Provides chairside assistance, takes X-rays and impressions, handles lab work.
Sadie, Licensed Dental Assistant
Joined immediately after graduation in 2018. Assists with procedures, takes impressions and X-rays, pours models, and provides oral hygiene instructions.
Casey, Licensed Dental Assistant
Worked for an orthodontist for 20 years before joining Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics in 2020. Assists with braces placement and reties, pours models, takes X-rays and records, performs Invisalign scans.
Morgan, Licensed Dental Assistant
Graduated 2024. Has worked in both general and orthodontic offices.
Charity, Licensed Dental Assistant
Started in orthodontics from the beginning and has worked primarily in orthodontics since. Joined Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics in 2025. Assists orthodontists, takes records, and educates patients.