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MapleTree Pediatric Dentistry

★ 4.8 (20 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

1420 Lake St S Suite 150, Forest Lake, Minnesota, 55025

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Board-certified pediatric dental practice with three locations specializing in comprehensive oral health care for infants, children, adolescents, and those with special healthcare needs. Known for creating fun, relaxing dental experiences and establishing long-term dental homes for patients.

Details

Phone: (651) 779-9002

Website: https://www.mapletreepediatricdentistry.com/

Languages: EnglishSpanish

Insurance: Most major insurance plans

Amenities: Prizes at end of appointmentFun and relaxing atmosphere

Services

Emergency

  • Emergency Dental Care — On-call availability for after-hours dental emergencies

Oral Surgery

  • Hospital Dentistry — Dental treatment under general anesthesia at Children's Hospital St. Paul and Gillette Children's St. Paul for patients with special healthcare needs

Orthodontics

  • Early Orthodontic Treatment — Space maintainers, traditional silver braces, headgear, and retention devices for children

Pediatric

  • Growth and Development Monitoring — Monitoring dental-facial growth and development with early orthodontic intervention when needed

Preventive

  • Dietary Counseling — Nutritional guidance for optimal oral health
  • Preventive Oral Hygiene Instruction — Proper brushing, flossing, eating habits, fluoride applications, and BPA-free pit and fissure sealants

Restorative

  • Restorative Dentistry — Tooth-colored and traditional silver fillings, white (tooth-colored) crowns

Sedation

  • Comfortable Treatment with Nitrous Oxide — Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for anxiety reduction and patient comfort

Team

Claire Mielke (DDS, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist), Pediatric Dentist
Grew up in Stillwater, MN. Received Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College. Board certified in Pediatric Dentistry (2012). Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, St. Paul District Dental Society, Minnesota Dental Association, Hispanic Dental Association, and Oral Health Section of American Academy of Pediatrics. Mother of two boys and two girls.
Michele Olson (DDS, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist), Pediatric Dentist
Grew up in Fessenden, ND. Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, and American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. Clinical director of Special Smiles for Special Olympics. Faculty advisor for American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry Student Chapter. Mother of two children.
Tiana Barsness (DDS, Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist), Pediatric Dentist
Grew up in Glenwood, MN. Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist. Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Minnesota Dental Association. Passionate about prevention, education, and positive dental experiences.
Peter Mielke, Founder/Pediatric Dentist
Founder of MapleTree Pediatric Dentistry

What patients say

Vibe: kid-friendly

Overwhelmingly positive reviews (6 of 7 five-star ratings) highlight this practice as exceptional for pediatric care, particularly for anxious or neurodivergent children. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's kindness, the child-friendly environment with a waiting area playground, and Dr. Tiana's proactive approach to treatment. The sole negative review cites billing concerns, though this doesn't reflect clinical quality.

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