Multi-location group dental practice serving the Northland for over 40 years, providing comprehensive family dental care from preventive and restorative procedures to advanced solutions including implants, TMJ treatment, and sleep apnea management.
Details
Phone: (218) 728-6445
Website: http://www.lakesuperiordental.com/
Languages: English
Insurance: Most major dental insurance
Technology: digital radiographydigital scan technology
Amenities: treasure chest for children
Services
Cosmetic
- Professional Whitening — Variety of whitening options including custom trays, disposable trays, and professional strips
Emergency
- Emergency Dental Care
Endodontics
- Root Canals — Therapeutic treatment using modern techniques to relieve pain, stop infection spread, and preserve the tooth
General
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Management — Screening for obstructive sleep apnea and mandibular advancement devices as CPAP alternative
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder Treatment — Conservative TMD treatment including home care, physical therapy, splint therapy, and referrals for specialized cases
Implants
- Dental Implants — In-house implant placement with titanium posts and custom-made crowns for single or multi-tooth replacement; coordination with oral surgeons when needed
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Both surgical and non-surgical extractions for unrestorable teeth; referrals to oral surgeons for complex cases
Pediatric
- Pediatric Dentistry — Children's preventive care focused on setting foundation for lifelong healthy oral habits with family-friendly approach
Preventive
- Fluoride Treatments
- Oral Health Examinations — Comprehensive evaluation of oral health to determine needs and create individualized treatment plans
- Routine Hygiene Visits — Thorough, non-judgmental cleaning utilizing advanced techniques and modern technology by licensed dental hygienists
- X-rays — Latest digital radiography to monitor enamel, dentin, bone levels, and surrounding anatomic features
Prosthodontics
- Dental Prosthetics — Custom-fabricated full dentures, partial dentures, bridges, crowns, and implant crowns using advanced digital scanning technology
Restorative
- Dental Fillings — Aesthetic composite materials to treat decay, trauma, or wear while maintaining oral health
Team
What patients say
Vibe: professional
This practice has strong loyalty from long-term patients and is praised for friendly, personable staff (especially hygienists Terani, Shelly, Ashley, and Sierra) who excel at making anxious patients comfortable. However, the practice is significantly undermined by documented billing deception, inflexible insurance policies that reject eligible patients, and at least one severe pain-management failure during a root canal where the dentist showed apparent indifference to patient suffering. The inconsistency between positive and negative experiences, coupled with ethical concerns around billing and insurance, suggests quality varies significantly by dentist and situation.
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- Same-day emergency tooth repair and filling
- Painless numbing technique and novocaine administration
- Exceptional comfort measures for anxious patients — continuous check-ins and humor to distract during work
- 30-year patient loyalty mentioned
- Quick appointment availability compared to other offices