West Lakes Dentistry is proud to be your local MetLife dental provider in Chaska and Mound, MN! While not every single procedure is covered by dental insurance, its value in helping to finance vital dental treatments is too important to ignore. From root canals that may save your teeth to emergency procedures that can end […]

Everyone is taught that sugar is the worst thing for your teeth, but did you ever wonder why? The answer boils down to the two biggest culprits behind cavities and other dental problems. Those two are plaque and tartar. Proper oral care and biannual dental visits can help you keep them from impacting your smile. […]

Whatever it is you do, bad breath, or halitosis as it’s also known, can stop people right in their tracks. It’s especially noticeable when you have to talk to people in a close, intimate setting, such as an office meeting or a cafe. With multiple causes, this condition may not be any fault of your […]

The importance of a bright, healthy smile can’t be underestimated. Through normal daily function, however, our smiles can sustain subtle damage over time that diminishes their appearance. If you’re looking for a simple way to improve your smile, the teeth reshaping and contouring procedure may be right for you. Learn more, and get in touch […]

If you’re hesitant to show your smile due to dental problems, you may be surprised how modern treatments can restore a natural looking appearance. With treatments like tooth-colored fillings, crowns, and teeth whitening, we can give you the smile that you deserve. Ready to get the smile you’ve been dreaming of? Explore the smile makeover […]

Ever feel jaw pain that makes talking difficult or cumbersome? It’s likely that this pain was in your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the large joint that controls movement of your jaw. When patients get disorders associated with their TMJ, it can interfere with speaking and chewing and can be quite debilitating. Visiting a TMJ dentist like […]