Leading provider of family and cosmetic dental services in St. Paul since 1974, specializing in minimally invasive dentistry, cosmetic procedures, implants, and comprehensive general dentistry with state-of-the-art technology and bilingual staff.
Details
Phone: (651) 645-6111
Website: https://stpaulsmiles.com/
Languages: EnglishSpanish
Technology: digital x-raysdigital impressionsintraoral cameraslaser dentistryInvisalign clear alignersCAD/CAM onlay technologyAnutra local anesthetic delivery systemsaliva check testing
Services
Cosmetic
- Bioclear — Advanced composite restoration system for cosmetic and restorative cases
- Cosmetic Dentistry — Smile design, tooth whitening, veneers, composite restorations, and smile makeovers
- Smile Design — Comprehensive smile design and planning
General
- General Dentistry — Family dental services including fillings, extractions, and routine care
- Laser Dentistry — Advanced laser treatments for various dental procedures
- Metal Free Dentistry — All-ceramic and metal-free dental restorations
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry — Conservative approach to dental treatment preserving maximum tooth structure
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Relief — Dental appliances for sleep apnea and snoring management
- Teeth Grinding Relief — TMJ therapy and bruxism treatment
- TMJ Therapy — Temporomandibular joint treatment and therapy
Implants
- Dental Implants — Restoration of missing teeth with dental implants and all-porcelain crowns
Orthodontics
- Invisalign Orthodontics — Clear aligner orthodontic treatment
- Six Month Smiles — Fast orthodontic treatment for cosmetic alignment
Preventive
- Preventative Dentistry — Comprehensive dental examinations and preventive care
Prosthodontics
- Dentures and Partials — Complete dentures, partial dentures, locator retained overdentures, and relining
Restorative
- Crowns and Bridgework — All-ceramic and porcelain crowns, bridges, and restorations
Team
Dr. Gloria López Franco (DDS), General Dentist
Advanced training in Adult Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Implants, Oral Surgery, and Endodontics. Teaching staff member at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry since 2014. Published numerous articles in dental journals. Volunteer for family and women's charities. Practices gentle, minimally invasive dentistry.
Dr. Frank J. Milnar (DDS, AAACD), General Dentist
Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Board Examiner for AAACD accreditation. Specializes in minimally invasive and appearance-related dentistry. Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on composites, shade selection, and porcelain materials. Voted 'Top Dentist' and 'Top Dentist Hall of Fame' for five consecutive years by peers in Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Voted by Dentistry Today as one of the top 100 dentists contributing to dental education. BIOCLEAR Visiting Faculty and Mastership Award recipient. Co-founder of Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.