Gentle Dentistry is a multi-location Minnesota dental practice serving families since 1973, offering preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dental care with a focus on patient comfort and affordability. The Cottage Grove office provides comprehensive dental services with experienced professionals committed to quality care.
Details
Phone: (651) 379-9892
Website: https://smilemn.com/cottage-grove/
Languages: English
Insurance: State Insurance Accepted
Services
Cosmetic
- Porcelain Veneers — Close spaces, increase length, create whiteness and straighten teeth. Can remove deep tetracycline stains and sometimes bypass orthodontic treatment.
- Teeth Whitening — Whitening For Life program - custom trays and take-home whitening gel for $99, with additional gel provided at recall visits twice yearly.
General
- Consultations — 30-minute complimentary consultations available regarding oral health, nutrition, cosmetic dentistry, and implants.
Implants
- Dental Implants — Ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, injury, or other reasons. Natural-looking and feeling restorations that can last a lifetime.
Oral Surgery
- Oral Surgery — Specialized equipment, facility and staff to address oral surgery needs including wisdom teeth extraction and other surgical dental problems with sedation options.
Periodontics
- Periodontal Care — Treatment for healthy gums and periodontal disease prevention. Addressing bleeding gums as early warning signs.
Preventive
- Preventive Care — Comprehensive preventive dental services as part of the practice's preventive and restorative offerings.
Restorative
- Crowns and Bridges — Long-term method of replacing missing teeth using superior materials such as precious metals, semi-precious metals, porcelain, or combinations of metal fused to porcelain.
- Tooth-Colored Fillings — Composite/resin fillings with natural appearance and superior color matching compared to traditional amalgam fillings.
Team
Dr. Sara Smith (DDS), General Dentist
Member of Minnesota District Dental Society, Minnesota Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health and providing individualized treatment options. Serves patients of all ages. Originally from Iowa, has lived in south Minneapolis for over 10 years.