GENTLE DENTISTRY

Shakopee Family Dentistry

Gentle Dentistry: Your Shakopee Family Dentist for Whole-Body Wellness

At Gentle Dentistry, we believe that a healthy life begins with a lively smile. As your trusted family dentist in Shakopee, we take a comprehensive approach to dental care, focusing on the connection between oral health and your family’s overall well-being.

Serving Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the wider Twin Cities area, our practice is dedicated to nurturing smiles while prioritizing safety, comfort, and long-term wellness. We understand that modern families seek care that aligns with their values.

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beyond “fixing teeth” to address the whole picture:

  • Mercury-Free Fillings: Safely replace old silver fillings with biocompatible, tooth-colored alternatives.
  • Fluoride Alternatives: Customized preventive care for families seeking natural options.
  • Nutrition Guidance: Practical advice to support strong teeth and gums through diet.

For parents, professionals, and seniors alike, our family dentistry in Shakopee combines cutting-edge science with a commitment to your family’s total health.

Comprehensive, Wellness-Focused Services

Every service at our Shakopee dental clinic is designed to protect your smile and your overall health. Here’s how we deliver care that makes a difference:

1. Restorative Care That Feels Natural

  • Tooth-Colored Fillings: Durable, mercury-free restorations crafted to match your natural tooth structure.
  • Porcelain Veneers: Fix imperfections like chips, stains, or gaps with custom-made veneers that look and function like natural enamel.
  • Crowns and Bridges: Repair broken teeth or fill gaps with lifelike, long-lasting solutions.

2. Confidence-Boosting Aesthetics

  • Whiten Your Smile: Brighten stains from coffee, wine, or aging with professional-grade whitening tailored to your sensitivity needs.

3. Health-Driven Prevention

  • Healthy Gums Program: Stop bleeding, inflammation, and gum recession with gentle cleanings and laser-assisted therapy
  • Oral Surgery: Wisdom tooth extractions, implants, and other surgical needs handled with precision and compassion

4. Personalized Guidance

  • Consultations: Start your journey with a thorough exam, 3D scans, and a clear plan tailored to your health goals and budget.

Our Shakopee family dentistry team ensures every treatment aligns with your holistic wellness.

Why Shakopee Families Choose Dr. Brian Christenson

Expertise You Can Trust

Led by Dr. Brian Christenson—a University of Minnesota School of Dentistry graduate ranked at the top of his class—our practice blends advanced training with a commitment to whole-body health. Dr. Christenson’s expertise includes:

  • Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: Restoring smiles with veneers, crowns, and implants that look and feel natural
  • Facial Harmony: Designing veneers and crowns that complement your facial structure for authentic aesthetics
  • Continuing Education: Mastery of the latest techniques through institutions like Spear Education and The Pankey Institute

A Practice Built on Results

  • Advanced Technology: 3D scanning, laser diagnostics, and biocompatible materials for safer, more efficient care
  • Proven patient satisfaction: As one patient shared, “Dr. Christenson goes above and beyond. My family won’t go anywhere else now.”
  • Flexible Scheduling: Early hours to accommodate school, work, and busy family life

Start Your Family’s Journey to Healthier Smiles

At Gentle Dentistry, we’re more than your Shakopee family dentist—we’re partners in nurturing a lifetime of wellness. From mercury-free fillings to gum health therapy, every service supports your family’s health inside and out.

Call (952) 746-0808 to schedule your appointment. Let’s create smiles that truly care for the whole of you.
8074 Old Carriage Ct, Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 746-0808
Hours: Mon 8 AM–5 PM | Tue-Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM | Fri Closed

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