The staff is great. They are super friendly but also super knowledgeable. It's not often I have…read moredental issues, but when I did they fixed it.

From the owner: We pride ourselves in being a family friendly dental office, providing top notch dental care in a…read morewarm, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere. We treat all of our patients like family in an atmosphere that is friendly and relaxing. We want to make dental care attainable to all of our patients by providing a wide range of dental care options within our office, along with a variety of payment options to suite the patient and their situation. We will go the extra mile for each of our patients, we are very grateful for each and everyone of them!

I have been receiving dental care at LifeSmiles Dental for approximately 10 years. Dr. Balgaard…read moreand the Staff have provided excellent care. I recommend checking out their Membership Program as a cost effective way to pay for routine dental care. Chuck B.

This was my first time @ Lifesmiles, friends recommended them to me. My experience was excellent…read moreand I highly recommended Lifesmiles, from the time entered the front door I could tell that this place was for me. The entire staff was very accommodating, I had Judy as my hygienist and she was very kind, professional and thorough. I will definitely be returning to Lifesmiles, than you very much. Tim

Won't help when dealing with an emergency. I'm lost for words as it shouldn't be this hard to get a…read moreone time appt to get rid of my pain I've been dealing with for months and it will be a year next month since hell has happened in my mouth. I refuse to go back to the staples dentist who screwed my mouth up. Someone in office told me my insurance was accepted, to fill out paperwork and email it back and then I would get an appt time set up. Hubby got a call from there and the lady talking to him sounded confused stating no you're outside of our area. So do I pull my tooth my own self with pliers or deal with it by just disappearing? I've got no options now! I'm screaming for help and nobody gives a flying freak while it's making my chronic health conditions worse.

They have very nice workers. The dentist is nice and gentle. They accept allot of different…read moreinsurance including MA insurance

WOW WOW WOW! I love…read morethis place and my experience! Melissa at the front desk is super friendly, professional and so sweet! Tasha my dental hygienist did an amazing job. She was fun to chat with! She understood my humor and my excitement. She was very gentle, always checking in with me and didn't skip a beat. The dental office is beautiful, with many rooms, high quality equipment! The did x rays, and even had a camera go in my mouth to take a picture of every tooth! They have tv's also for you to watch during your procedures. Oh get this the polish flavor aren't just the typical mint or cinnamon. They have strawberry too! My dentist Dr. Snider was very sweet, to the point and prioritized my needs. I'm so excited to go back!

Edgewood Dental is by far the best dentist office I've ever been! Dr. Snider is so kind and…read moreexplains everything so well. Every hygienist has been great too, especially Michelle. I have a bit of health anxiety and a lot of work to get done. Everyone has always been so professional and never made me feel judged in anyway. Office ladies are all wonderful to work with as well. 10/10

Terrible scheduling! They have canceled my appointment twice in a row. The first time I had…read morearranged all of my appointments in the same area on the same day because I drive an hour to get to Baxter. OK so I call and get the appointment rescheduled, I was assured that this would not happen again and that it is an issue within their scheduling software noting there is only one dentist available on certain days to accept new patients but guess what I just got another text. Have to call to reschedule. I called, and go through the prompts only to hear the office is closed. Leave a message. Will call you back in 1 to 2 days. This is very poor Customer Service.

10/10 on multiple occasions in the Bemidji office. Tori got…read moreme in same day for an extraction. She's always so polite, professional and is extremely efficient in her job. Noel has helped me multiple times as well. She's so calm and helps coach you during your process. She's got a great sense of humor and puts a person at ease. Dr. Thien was absolutely amazing. He cares about you, the integrity of your teeth and talks with you about options. He was the first doctor ever (out of 6 dentists) to extract my tooth under 45min. (Long/curved roots unfortunately) This was by far the best extraction experience I have ever had. So incredibly pleased and already healing well! Like I stated, I don't care what anyone says, I trust their work, the prices are fair and they've always been polite and professional. 10/10 My daughter also had an extraction in 2025 and was so anxious. She was fit in within an hour and they had her in and out of the office within 20 minutes. She was pleased as well and grateful for them getting her an appointment quickly!

PLEASE READ, I wish I would have read reviews before scheduling my appointment. Several reviews…read moresay this place scams their customers and I can attest, firsthand, that this is true. I moved and needed to schedule an appointment for an exam/cleaning. This was the first dental office somewhat close that I could get into fairly quickly. They refused to do the cleaning at the exam because they had to assess what type of cleaning I needed. This already sounded a little odd but due to lack of appointment availability at other clinics, I decided to continue with the appointment. On 05/05/26, I had x-rays and an exam done. I asked to wait to talk to someone in a business office About my needed treatments. She told me I would need three more appointments, two were necessary to complete a deep cleaning and then a third appointment for a filling. For some reason none of these could be done on the same day, which also seemed odd. She then gave me the estimate sheet with what my dental insurance covered and what I needed to pay out of pocket. For the three upcoming appointments it would be approximately $350 out of pocket for me. This seemed absurd given the fact that I have never paid out-of-pocket for a dental cleaning. I was reluctant but scheduled the appointments because, well, I want a healthy smile. So I had to make a payment of over $200 just to schedule the appointments (a month before the first appointment was even scheduled). After leaving I told a couple friends I felt "taken" but I had already paid and didn't want to lose my money. A couple weeks later, I receive a bill for the initial exam for $56.10 for a panoramic x-ray. I called my dental insurance as x-rays are covered. They said I was not due for a panoramic x-ray as they are only covered every 5 years. I called Aspen dental and they blamed me, stating my previous provider must not have sent it, so how were they to know it wasn't due. On 06/09/2026 I went to my first cleaning appointment. They tried to collect the $56.10 from the panoramic x-ray but I told them that was being disputed so I would follow-up regarding that. I paid the remaining balance for the 2 cleaning appointments and the cavity filling (approximately $150). I had the first half of the cleaning appointment. On 06/16/26, I had the appointment for the second half of my cleaning. At this point they told me that I owed $56.10. from a previous appointment. I said I was still disputing the x-ray charge. They assured me the charge was related to last week's cleaning. I relayed that it wasn't, that I had the bill at home and I've talked with insurance. The charge was for a panoramic x-ray. They told me insurance paid for that (they didn't) but now, curiously, I owed the same exact amount from the cleaning the week prior for fluoride treatments. Then they told me I also needed to pay approximately $150 for the rest of cleaning. I relayed that I had paid this already. I went over all this with the business office. I paid the full amount already. They told me that my dental insurance refused to pay and that I need to pay approximately $150 plus the $56.10 in order to continue with the second half of my cleaning. I objected to this reiterating the full story. I was taken into a back business office room. She told me the mix up was all insurance's fault and that with 98% of dental insurances their quotes are correct but every once and a while this happens. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental insurance, it's not a fly by night insurance company. I've had it for years and I've never had any issues with my previous dentist. I said I am absolutely not paying $500 out of pocket for what should be covered in full by my dental insurance. I called for a simple teeth cleaning and I'm out a lot of money that was supposed to cover a teeth cleaning and a cavity filling. They said unless I paid $150 more I couldn't continue with my cleaning. I refused. I asked for my money back for the second and third appointments as I now wished to cancel them. She told me there was no money to refund. I objected reminding her I had pre-paid for both appointments. She again she there was no money to refund as the used those payments to cover the appointment the week prior due to my dental insurance denying the claim. I told her I thought I was being scammed. All I came in for to begin with was a simple teeth cleaning. She said she would comp the $56.10 remaining balance charge. So, as it stands, I am out $350, my cleaning was never completed and the cavity was never filled. I have never had such a poor experience with any dental or health provider. I urge you never to use this dental clinic. They really are scam artists. I have filed an in-network provider dispute with my insurance and will be reporting it to the Better Business Bureau.

I had an appointment for dental work, i am not a fan of the dentist! However it was a welcoming…read moreexperience that calmed my nerves! I left with a great plan! I am excited to smile again!!

I've been going to the dentist since I grew teeth, I'm 35 now. So I've been quite a few times. I've…read moreeven loved a few of my dental offices, they were so awesome. But since I've moved back to Minnesota, away from my favored dentists, and have found myself in a situation where I must utilize state insurance, I've had only the option of going to Prairie Dental. Because apparently, they are the only office around that accepts MNSure. Well, it seems to me that they know they run a monopoly, and can choose how they treat clients without much thought. When I got my teeth cleaned, they hurt for a week, I kid you not. When I later (months later, as they have to book out so far due the being the only providers for who knows how many lower income Minnesotans), had a filling appointment, I told the dentist about the pain following cleaning. His response was that that is normal and happens. Ummm... I've been having my teeth cleaned throughout my life, I looked forward to it actually, and NEVER have my gums and teeth hurt like they did following that appointment. Then, after a few moments of sitting with some numbing cotton in my mouth, he came with the Novocain syringe and the way with which he jabbed it into my mouth actually made me cry. After the first side I told him about how some other dentists would shake my lip as they made the injection, to neurologically distract from the shot. He said he knew such tricks, but when it came to the second injection he made a half hearted jiggle for a moment and jabbed that one in too. Then left and waited for it to take effect. The kind assistant thankfully gave me some tissues as I could not hold back my tears. I have never cried at the dentist before. It is this kind of experience that must make people hate going to the dentist. The suction tube for the inevitable saliva during dental work was as big as a drinking straw, and even when I was totally numb I could tell it was trying to eat my tongue. Why did it not have a reducer end? It was huge! The work got done quickly, with little fanfare and I was ushered out. When I first stood up I felt so wobbly it was as if I was drunk. And I spoke like it too. My chest felt funny, my whole lower face felt numb, and I even felt intoxicated. They told me it would take around an hour to regain feeling. It took at least two. And my jaw now aches so much that I can't bear to eat solid food, 8 hours later (!), not from the fillings, but I'm sure from the syringe! Did they take into account my petite size? Or did I get a manly dose of numbing agent? I've never had this kind of reaction to being numbed for dental work, even around getting a root canal. Never had I had such rough, non-compassionate dental care. It saddens me that when you are lower income, not only must you endure the struggle and stress that presses down upon you every day, but also sub par care because the systems that serve this population are overburdened and unafraid of being questioned since the lower class does not have time to fight establishments, they are too busy fighting to survive. Did you see how many times I used the word "never" in this review? Maybe that could reflect when I would recommend this dental office to others, and how often I hope to return. Never.

I'm one of the lucky ones with a small, oddly shaped jaw, big teeth and am cavity prone. Thanks,…read moreMom and Dad! So, I've spent a lot of time in dental chairs. When I moved to the Bemidji area I tried several dentists and never felt I clicked with any of them. A few years ago a dentist told me I was over 60, so I might as well just pull my teeth and get dentures! Oh, heck, no! I googled a bit and found Prairie Dental. From my first visit, I knew I had found my dental family! Dr. Ressnick is also a hoot, with a quirky sense I of humor I appreciate. I've had a few crowns replaced from decades ago that wore out and some random stuff done. I have been so pleased 100% of the time. Plus, everyone there is personable and fun. My only complaint is they have great conversations and I am dying to jump in, but can't with hands and equipment in my mouth! I drive over an hour to get to the Mahnomen office and it's well worth it! Caring staff and quality dentalwork! Thanks, y'all!

We have only had amazing experiences each visit! Every person is kind and patient, even my youngest…read more(two years old at the time of his first visit) has enjoyed each visit.

From the owner: Winegar Dental has been delivering quality service to all generations in & around the area for many…read moreyears now. Please see how we can assist with increasing your family's dental heath. Please call to see our services & to book an appointment that would fit your busy schedule.

Who truthfully loves dental visits? After years elsewhere and feeling like a number I made the…read moreswitch. Dr Jay is the bomb along with his staff. I know have a confident smile ( and I'm not afraid to use it). I don't dread my appointments and I feel I'm cared for as a friend. Thank you for being a true caring professional!

From the owner: Thank you for visiting Pleasant Avenue Dentistry online! We are the only biological dental office…read morein Park Rapids, Minnesota, and we also welcome clients from Nevis and Menahga. While we are focused on your oral health, we know that your mouth and teeth reflect and are related to your overall well-being. Our dentists, Dr. Jay Jorgenson and Dr. Elise Soulliere, and our team treat both.