Board-certified pediatric dental practice offering integrated family-friendly dental solutions including preventive care, restorative treatments, and orthodontics for children in Eagan and surrounding Twin Cities communities.
Details
Phone: (651) 454-0334
Website: https://metropediatricdental.com/locations/eagan/
Languages: EnglishSpanish
Technology: digital x-raysdiagnostic imaging
Services
Diagnostic
- Diagnostic Imaging — Advanced diagnostic tools and methods to accurately assess and diagnose dental conditions
- Digital X-Rays — Digital radiographic imaging for accurate dental assessment
Emergency
- Emergency Services — Emergency dental care for acute dental issues
Endodontics
- Pulpotomies & Root Canals — Effective treatments to prevent further decay and relieve tooth pain; pulpotomies for children's teeth, root canals for adult teeth
General
- Hospital Dentistry — Specialized dental care provided in hospital settings
Orthodontics
- Braces — Traditional orthodontic treatment for teeth alignment and bite correction
- Clear Aligners — Transparent orthodontic treatment option for teeth alignment
- Orthodontic Evaluation — Evaluation of children's teeth and bite to determine if orthodontics are necessary
- Retainers — Post-orthodontic retention devices to maintain teeth alignment
Pediatric
- Infant Exam — Early dental assessments for children 2 years or younger emphasizing growth monitoring, oral health risk assessment, and parental guidance
Preventive
- Dental Exams & Cleanings — Comprehensive pediatric dental check-ups and professional cleanings including cavity detection and gum health assessment
- Dental Sealants — Thin protective coating applied to chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent decay
- Fluoride Treatments — Application of fluoride gel, foam, or varnish to teeth to strengthen enamel and reduce cavity risk
- Mouth Guards — Custom-fitted protective devices designed to prevent teeth grinding and jaw clenching during sleep
Restorative
- Fillings & Restorations — Procedures to repair cavities, remove decay, and provide long-lasting results to improve tooth functionality
- Tooth Extractions — Tooth removal to alleviate pain from decay, infection or overcrowding
What patients say
Vibe: kid-friendly
Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive (13 of 15 reviews are 5-star). Families consistently praise the practice for exceptional skill with children, patient and gentle dentists, and warm, caring staff. Multiple reviewers report children who previously dreaded dental visits now enjoy coming. One 1-star review cites quality-of-work concerns and slow response to repairs. Minor feedback suggests limited entertainment options beyond TV for waiting children.
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- Hygienist Yasmin gets down to child's level and explains tools/sounds in kid-friendly language like a game
- Dr. Nickman turns children's dentist anxiety into positive experience — even reluctant 7-year-old now enjoys visits
- TV and stickers/token reward system during cleanings
- One review noted cavity fell out and incomplete work left debris affecting bite; required multiple visits to fix
- Long-term patient loyalty — some families have been coming for 5+ years across multiple locations