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There are many excellent dentists in the Twin Cities and Bloomington area, and we can only speak for ourselves. But our patients have often told us that they find the service and general environment at Smiles For Life to be more pleasant, positive, and professional than others they’ve visited. Our team puts a huge emphasis on treating each patient as a member of the extended family. We are proud to deliver exceptional service and do whatever it takes to go beyond our patients’ expectations.
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The entire Smiles For Life team is fully dedicated to the comfort and happiness of each and every one of our patients. But we know there are many people out there who find a visit to the dentist less (or much, much less) than desirable.
If there is something you are nervous or have questions about, please let our team know so we can provide you the best-customized care possible.
For your first appt, please bring a photo ID and insurance information. Please fill out patient forms or come in 15 early and we would be happy to assist you in our office.
We see patients of all ages. We have considerable experience working with everyone from small children to the elderly.
You can get a full overview of our offerings in the Dental Services section, but here’s a quick rundown of ways we can help you:
- Preventative Dental Care (Cleanings & Exams)
- Clenching/grinding treatment
- Second Opinion
- Teeth Whitening
- Same-Day Crowns
- Periodontal Care
- Porcelain Veneers
- Cosmetic Bonding
- Implant Restorations
- Dentures
- Snore Prevention
We accept many insurance plans. Please call our office at 952-888-2300 and one of our team members will be happy to check your insurance coverage for you.
- Check
- Cash
- All major credit cards (excluding American Express)
- Care Credit is a payment plan with 0% interest to help finance dental treatment.
- Insurance payments
For any questions regarding billing, please call our office at 952-888-2300. We’ll be happy to help.
We would like current X-rays, so if you have some that are less than a year old, we would be happy to accept X-rays from another office. Just ask the other office to email them to us tbrooks@smilesforlifemn.com.
You should still be going to the dentist for your semi-annual cleanings, even during pregnancy. It’s perfectly safe to get your normal cleaning while pregnant.
Let your dentist know if you think you are pregnant or think you might be, but in all cases, we take precautions to minimize radiation exposure.
Yes! Regular visits to your dentist, whether you have symptoms or not, are important as they can help prevent oral health problems from developing or spot issues early on when treatment is more likely to be simpler and more affordable.
Brush and floss regularly, use fluoride toothpaste, ditch sugary drinks (like soda), visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and preventative care measures, avoid sticky snacks, chew sugar-free gum with Xylotol, and rinse after consuming acidic beverages and foods.