Dentists in Minnesota

Minnesota has 1,305 dental practices listed across 316 cities, including general dentists, pediatric dentists, cosmetic dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, and periodontists.

The top 5 cities by dental practice count in Minnesota are Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Saint Cloud. Minneapolis alone has 96 practices.

Dental practices in Minnesota offer the full range of services: preventive care (cleanings, X-rays, fluoride), restorative work (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding), oral surgery (extractions, implants, wisdom teeth), and pediatric care for children. Most accept major dental insurance plans.

Emergency dental care is available across Minnesota. Many general dentists hold same-day emergency slots for severe pain, broken teeth, or lost fillings. After-hours rotations are common; call any practice's main line for the on-call dentist.

A routine cleaning in Minnesota typically costs $75–$200 without insurance and is usually 100% covered as preventive care under most dental plans. New-patient exams with X-rays run $150–$350 self-pay.

A dentist provides general oral care: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. An orthodontist completes 2-3 additional years of specialty training in correcting tooth alignment and bite issues with braces and Invisalign. See orthodontists in Minnesota for braces and aligner specialists.