Comprehensive family dental practice in Saint Paul, MN offering general, preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry services. Led by Dr. Kai Ahlman, the practice emphasizes patient comfort, compassionate care, and a judgment-free environment with personalized treatment options.
Details
Phone: (651) 771-6464
Website: http://www.hillcrestdentalcenterstp.com/
Languages: English
Technology: Digital X-RaysDigital Impressions
Amenities: Music of patient's choice
Services
Cosmetic
- Bonding — Application of tooth-colored resin to repair chips, cracks, or gaps
- Cosmetic Dentistry — Services to enhance smile appearance
- Teeth Whitening — Professional whitening treatments to brighten smile
- Veneers — Thin shells of porcelain or composite resin to improve tooth appearance
Emergency
- Emergency Care — Prompt treatment for urgent dental issues including severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, abscesses, and cracked teeth
Endodontics
- Root Canals — Root canal therapy to save infected or severely decayed teeth
General
- Digital Impressions — Digital scanning technology for dental impressions
- Digital X-Rays — Advanced diagnostic imaging technology
- Family Dentistry — Dental care for the entire family
- General Dentistry — Routine exams, cleanings, diagnostics, and preventive education for patients of all ages
- Night Guards — Custom-made guards for teeth grinding and clenching
- Sports Mouth Guards — Protective mouth guards for athletic activities
Implants
- Dental Implant Placement — Surgical placement of titanium implants to replace missing teeth
- Dental Implant Restoration — Crowns, bridges, or dentures supported by dental implants
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Tooth extraction services
- Wisdom Teeth Extractions — Removal of wisdom teeth
Orthodontics
- Clear Aligners — Invisible alignment system for straightening teeth
Periodontics
- Periodontal Disease Treatment — Professional cleaning and treatment of gum disease including scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions
Preventive
- Cleanings and Exams — Regular dental checkups and professional cleanings
- Oral Cancer Screenings — Early detection screening for oral cancer
- Preventative Dentistry — Focus on maintaining oral health and preventing dental diseases through regular checkups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Sealants — Protective coatings applied to chewing surfaces to prevent decay
Restorative
- Cracked Tooth Repair — Treatment for fractured or cracked teeth
- Crowns and Bridges — Fixed prosthetics to restore teeth and replace missing teeth
- Dental Fillings — Treatment for cavities using composite resin or amalgam
- Inlays and Onlays — Custom-made restorations for cavities that preserve natural tooth structure
- Porcelain Crowns — Custom-made crowns to restore damaged or weakened teeth
- Restorative Dentistry — Comprehensive restoration of damaged, decayed, or missing teeth
Team
What patients say
Vibe: professional
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment with 16 of 17 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Ahlman, the staff's friendliness, patience with anxious patients, and genuine care. The practice excels at appointment availability and patient communication. One recent negative review highlights an isolated incident with a specific hygienist's poor technique and demeanor, suggesting potential inconsistency in staff quality despite the predominantly excellent reputation.
caring and compassionatepatient-focusedfamily-like atmosphereprofessional excellenceanxiety-friendlyefficient scheduling
- Dr. Ahlman's exceptional care and skill
- Painless root canal with anxiety management
- Root canal on child with excellent patient communication and comfort
- Same-day service and fast lab turnaround for partials
- Wisdom tooth extraction handled with care during infection
- Staff goes above and beyond expectations