Our Advantages
Accepting Insurance
Cards
Our clinic can easily accept the customers with insurance cards and create the history of cases for each.
Using Innovative
Technology
All our surgeries are furnished with state of the art equipment and maintained at the highest standards.
Guarantee Success
of Treatments
Most of our treatments are covered by a long term guarantee which will be discussed with you before beginning treatment.
Certified Dentist
Doctors
With over 30 years of dental experience and experience with implants, we are experts in all facets of dentistry.
The latest from our doctors and the clinic
Welcome Dr. Kylie Knapp!
We are happy to introduce our newest doctor to Blue Ridge Dental, Dr. Kylie Knapp. Kylie is originally from Minnetonka and is so excited to be back in the community she grew up in. Kylie has been practicing dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts where she also attended dental school at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine….
Dentistry: Where Science Meets Art
Dentistry has often been regarded as “where science meets art”. In this ever-changing world of technology, dentistry has benefited dramatically. Most specifically in the area of implant dentistry. In the past, when a patient lost a tooth due to infection or disease, bridges and dentures were typically recommended. Nowadays, we have learned that the survival…
Advanced 3D Printed Dental Implants in Minnesota
Advances in dental education and technology have helped people keep their own teeth longer than ever before. While this is true, did you know that the average adult between the ages of 20 and 65 has at least 3 decayed or missing teeth? If you are missing a tooth there are a number of reasons…
Spotted at the Side Lake Fourth of July Parade: Martha and George Washington!
A special shoutout to Sue, our Clinic Administrator, and her husband for bringing a little Revolutionary spirit to this year's celebration.
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Better late than never...
We're tipping our hats to Brenda for her fabulous Kentucky Derby style! While attending a Kentucky Derby event in Las Vegas, Brenda wowed the judges with this stunning showstopper and took home the Best Hat title. 🏆🌹
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Congratulations Brenda! What an incredible hat!
🇺🇸 One more reason to be thankful this Fourth of July...
In 1776, a trip to the dentist might have meant having your tooth pulled with a tooth key—a metal instrument that gripped and twisted the tooth out.
We'll happily stick with modern anesthetics, gentle techniques, and a much more comfortable experience.
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I'm just gonna say "ouch"...
The yearly ice cream truck visit from TC Orthodontics is such a TREAT! Beating the heat with our dental partners is a sweet break in the day! ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh my goodness, look at this baby!
Dr. Wilkes brought sweet little Lou in for a visit! At just 8 weeks old, she was the perfect guest at our Maple Grove office, bringing smiles to the entire staff! ... See MoreSee Less
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She will brighten up any day!
She is the cutest!!
Most people think wisdom teeth only become a problem when they hurt.
But impacted wisdom teeth can quietly damage the healthy tooth beside them long before any pain starts.
When a lower wisdom tooth grows sideways or gets stuck under the gums, it can trap bacteria and food between the teeth — creating an area that is extremely difficult to clean properly.
Over time, this can lead to cavities forming on the back side of the second molar, often hidden deep below the contact point.
A clinical study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry found that distal decay in the second molar occurred in about 1 in 4 cases involving impacted lower wisdom teeth. The risk was especially high when the wisdom tooth was horizontally impacted and touching the neighboring tooth near or below the gumline.
The dangerous part is that this damage can remain completely silent in the early stages.
Many patients discover the problem only after:
• deep decay develops
• food gets stuck constantly
• the second molar becomes painful
• root canal treatment is needed
• or the healthy tooth beside the wisdom tooth can no longer be saved
That’s why regular dental X-rays are important — especially if you still have impacted wisdom teeth.
Sometimes, the tooth that hurts the least can cause the most damage.
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Marques J, et al. Impacted lower third molars and distal caries in the mandibular second molar. Is prophylactic removal of lower third molars justified? J Clin Exp Dent. 2017;9(6):e794-e798. ... See MoreSee Less
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Calling all students! Summer appointments are filling fast and almost GONE—book now to keep your smile healthy before our schedule fills up!
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Keep that smile healthy! 😁
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Way to go, Dr Knapp!!!