Comprehensive dental practice in Oakdale, Minnesota offering preventive, restorative, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental care. Known for FASTBRACES® orthodontic treatment and advanced laser therapies including Fotona laser treatments for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes.
Details
Phone: (651) 288-3845
Website: http://www.scharadentistry.org/
Languages: English
Technology: Fotona Starformer laserFotona Lightwalker laserFASTBRACES®Invisalign®Perio Protect® Perio Tray®Philips Zoom! whitening
Services
Cosmetic
- BOTOX® — FDA-approved treatment for forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines; also used for bruxism management
- Fotona Laser Treatments — Innovative laser treatments for skin resurfacing, rejuvenation, sleep apnea and anti-snoring
- Fotona StarFormer — Advanced laser treatment for muscle building, core strength improvement, posture enhancement, stress management and urinary incontinence
- LipLase — Non-invasive laser treatment stimulating collagen remodeling for fuller, smoother lips
- NightLase — Non-invasive laser treatment that reduces sleep apnea effects and decreases snoring
- Philips Zoom! Whitening — In-office professional teeth whitening with results in one visit
- SkinMedica® — Professional-grade skincare product line and regimens
- SmoothEye — Non-invasive laser treatment that tightens and reduces wrinkles around the eyes
- SmoothLase — Non-invasive laser treatment using Lightwalker laser to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Take-Home Whitening Trays — Custom take-home whitening trays for teeth brightening in 1-2 weeks
Emergency
- Emergency Appointments — Emergency dental appointments available
Endodontics
- Root Canal Therapy — Endodontic treatment for infected or damaged teeth
General
- Nightguards and Sportsguards — Custom nightguards for bruxism and sportsguards for athletic protection
Implants
- Dental Implants — Implant-based tooth replacement
Oral Surgery
- Simple Extractions — Simple tooth extraction procedures
Orthodontics
- FASTBRACES® — Comprehensive orthodontic treatment offering results in as little as 100 days for overbites, underbites, crowding, spacing, open bites and crossbites
- Invisalign® — Clear aligner orthodontic treatment, results up to 5 months faster than braces
- Orthodontic Retainers and Appliances — Retainers and orthodontic appliances
Periodontics
- Periodontal Maintenance — Ongoing gum disease management and maintenance
- Perio Protect® — Custom-formed Perio Tray® for at-home antimicrobial gel delivery to treat gum disease
- Scaling and Root Planing — Deep cleaning treatment for gum disease
Preventive
- Adult Dental Cleanings — Professional oral hygiene cleaning for adults
- Child Dental Cleanings — Professional oral hygiene cleaning for children
- Diagnostic X-Rays — Diagnostic imaging for dental assessment
Prosthodontics
- Dentures and Partials — Complete and partial denture fabrication and repair
Restorative
- Amalgam Filling — Traditional metal amalgam dental fillings
- Composite Filling — Tooth-colored composite resin dental fillings
- Crowns and Bridges — Dental crowns and bridge restorations
Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide — Nitrous oxide sedation option
- Oral Sedation — Oral sedation for anxious patients
Team
What patients say
Vibe: professional
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment with 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Patients consistently praise the dentists (particularly Dr. Schara) and hygienists for skilled, gentle, painless care combined with a warm, supportive team environment. Long-term patient loyalty and strong word-of-mouth recommendations indicate excellent overall experience and trust in the practice.
warm and welcomingprofessional and skilledefficient schedulingpatient-centered caretrustworthycomfortable dental environment
- Same-day emergency crown work
- Painless cleanings and exams
- Staff that genuinely love their work and pass positive energy to patients
- Long-term patient relationships (20+ years mentioned)
- Fair pricing and honest service