Dakota Dental is proud to be among the few dental offices offering frenuloplasty treatment in the Twin Cities. At the helm of this important procedure is Dr. Ellen Jacobson, DDS and Minnesota native. Today, we sat down with Dr. Jacobson and Teresa McGinn, Dakota Dental’s in-house lactation counselor, to learn more about their approach to…
At Dakota Dental, we have all kinds of patients who walk through our door. For the past year or so, Bradley Traynor, the beloved myTalk1071 radio host, has been one of our patients. We’ve been delighted to see him come through our doors recently, so we thought we’d sit down to discuss his favorite things…
It may surprise you to learn that dentists are often the first in line to recognize symptoms of sleep disorders. Just by taking a peek at your pearly whites, along with a few brief health history questions, a dentist can make an educated guess about your sleep habits. Sleep apnea, specifically, can take a toll…
Dakota Dental is pleased to announce the reopening of its wellness center! Patients are now able to resume their appointments at our Apple Valley location for general cleanings, orthodontic procedures, implants, tooth fillings, and other elective dental care services! In compliance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Minnesota Board of Dentistry,…
Ankyloglossia, or more commonly referred to as tongue-tie—a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion by tethering the bottom of the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth—was traditionally left untreated by dentists, as it was believed to eventually “fix itself.” Those who were born with tongue-tie may have developed oral health issues…
Dakota Dental is proud to serve its surrounding communities and help people achieve healthy smiles! The Dakota Dental team was pleased to provide advanced dental treatment to eighty-eight-year-old Wendell Carrier, who served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. After hearing about Dakota Dental’s Veterans Day event from State Representative Cindy Pugh, Wendell contacted the Apple…
When it comes to sedation dentistry, many people may think it’s just for patients undergoing procedures like a root canal, dental implant or tooth extraction. But really, sedation dentistry is a useful option for patients that may need other dental services or just have anxiety about going to the dentist. Some of the reasons patients…
If you’re looking for a family dental practice that’s friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, look no further than the dentists at Dakota Dental! The staff at Dakota Dental cares about each patient like they’re family, and wants each person to leave with a healthy and beautiful smile. Meet our dentists! Dr. Shelley Wakefield grew up in…
Dakota Dental’s Dr. Bennett Isabella has been named one of the 2018 “40 Under 40” by Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine, which recognizes America’s finest young practitioners for their achievements in dentistry. The Incisal Edge “40 Under 40,” announced Friday, April 6, will be featured in the fall issue of the magazine. “The Incisal Edge…
Dakota Dental is happy to announce that our own Dr. Bennett Isabella was named one of Incisal Edge’s ‘40 Under 40’ this year! Incisal Edge, a dental lifestyle magazine, recognizes 40 young dental practitioners each year for their achievements in dentistry. “The Incisal Edge ‘40 Under 40’ illustrate a commitment to driving dentistry forward,” said…