Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Cosmetic Dentistry Experts in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Dental has been dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to the Minneapolis community for over three decades. Our practice combines advanced technology with personalized treatment plans to address a wide range of dental needs, from routine checkups to complex cosmetic and restorative procedures. Dr. Lorrie Hodd, a graduate of the University of Minnesota Dental School and a postgraduate of the L.D.Pankey Institute, leads our team with over 30 years of clinical expertise. We prioritize patient comfort, offering a welcoming environment, complimentary parking, and transparent communication to alleviate dental anxiety. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures we remain at the forefront of dental innovations, delivering reliable, high-quality care tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Services
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain Veneers
Family Dentistry
Smile Makeover
Dental Bonding
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Root Canal Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
- Our team uses advanced dental technology for precise, comfortable treatments.
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to individual dental health needs.
- Complimentary parking and convenient downtown Minneapolis skyway access available.
- Dr. Hodd completed postgraduate training at the renowned L.D. Pankey Institute.
What people say
Beautiful results
Attentive staff
Painless procedures
Confidence boost
Expert care
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions for missing or severely damaged teeth. This procedure involves surgically placing a titanium root into the jawbone, offering unmatched durability and natural appearance. Ideal for restoring chewing function and facial structure, implants integrate with bone tissue for lifelong stability with proper care.
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns restore damaged teeth with custom-fitted ceramic caps. These durable restorations protect weakened teeth while maintaining natural aesthetics. Recommended for cracked, broken, or decayed teeth, crowns preserve dental structure and prevent further damage. Modern materials ensure longevity of 10-20 years with proper oral hygiene.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers offer transformative cosmetic improvements through thin porcelain shells bonded to tooth fronts. This solution addresses discoloration, chips, gaps, and misshapen teeth. Veneers provide stain resistance and natural light reflection properties identical to enamel, creating dramatic smile enhancements lasting 10-20 years.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening removes deep stains using clinical-strength bleaching agents. Our in-office treatments achieve 5-shade improvements in one hour through advanced light-activated technology. Custom take-home trays offer gradual whitening with dentist-formulated gels, providing flexible options for achieving brighter, more confident smiles.
Smile Makeover
Smile makeovers combine multiple procedures to address complex aesthetic concerns. This tailored approach may include veneers, crowns, implants, and whitening to correct multiple imperfections simultaneously. Our experts create harmonious, natural-looking results that enhance facial aesthetics while maintaining optimal dental function and long-term oral health.
People
Dr. Lorrie Hodd
Dentist
Dr. Hodd graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School and completed postgraduate training at the L.D. Pankey Institute. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, maintaining membership in multiple dental organizations while prioritizing patient comfort and education.
Candy
Office Administrator
Candy brings extensive dental experience as former assistant and current insurance coordinator. With 5 children and 13 grandchildren, she balances family life with community involvement while managing office operations and patient insurance coordination.
Haley
Dental Assistant
Haley transitioned from esthetics to dentistry after discovering her passion for smile transformations. Combining skincare expertise with dental care, she focuses on patient comfort and confidence-building through gentle, detail-oriented assistance during procedures.
Ashley
Dental Hygienist
Ashley has practiced dental hygiene for 18 years, implementing comprehensive care techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. She maintains professional expertise while balancing family life with her husband and three daughters.
Questions
What cosmetic dentistry services do you offer?
We provide porcelain veneers, crowns, dental implants, teeth whitening, and comprehensive smile makeovers using advanced techniques and materials.
Do you accept dental insurance?
Yes, we work with most major dental insurance providers and help maximize your benefits for covered procedures.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment methods including cash, credit cards, and financing options for extensive treatments.
Are emergency dental services available?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency care, we prioritize urgent cases during business hours and offer same-day consultations when possible.
How do you handle dental anxiety?
Our team specializes in anxiety-reducing techniques, including thorough explanations, gentle approaches, and creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment for all patients.
