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Gentle Dentistry serves a wide area in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. If you are searching for a dentist in Cottage Grove MN, give us a call or stop by for a visit!
\nDon\u2019t leave your family\u2019s health and safety in the hands of just any Cottage Grove dentist, instead, trust the friendly and experienced professionals at Gentle Dentistry. It\u2019s in our name, we strive to make your experience at the dentist as gentle as possible.<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”5%” right_padding_tablet=”5%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1626709905618{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 37px !important;}”]\n

\"\"Gentle Dentistry \u2013 Cottage Grove Office<\/span>
\n8711 E Point Douglas Rd S #110, <\/span>
\nCottage Grove, MN 55016<\/span>
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\nTue: 7AM \u2013 5PM<\/span>
\nWed: 8AM \u2013 2PM<\/span>
\nThu: 7AM \u2013 4PM<\/span>
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