Heart of the City Dental Provides
Complete Dentistry in Burnsville, MN.

Family Care

Dr. Tanya, Dr. Heidi, and their dedicated team find it rewarding to provide dental care to you and your family. Since Heart of the City Dental has been caring for the Burnsville area for fifty years, generations of our friends and neighbors have received care with heart at our office.

From seniors, adults, teens, and children, our skilled dental team is familiar with the unique needs of every patient, no matter their age. Our goal is to help them develop great oral habits that will last a lifetime. We love inviting new family members to our practice! Come join our family.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing

We treat several chronic conditions such as sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, or fatigue that interferes with a person’s ability to function. Any of these sleep disorders will affect your quality of life and can be extremely hazardous to your health.

Symptoms may include snoring, pauses in breathing described by bed partners, and disturbed sleep. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please call our office for a consultation. Imagine life feeling refreshed, excited for your day, and healthy!

Porcelain Crowns

Protect and keep badly decayed or fractured teeth while maintaining a beautiful smile. Made to perfectly match the shape and shade of your other teeth, they’re durable, strong, and undetectable.

Crowns should be placed before the tooth is so decayed that it may fracture. This can often help prevent the expense of root canal therapy in the future. If a tooth is too damaged to have a crown applied, a porcelain bridge may be a good alternative.

Preventive Care

By actively preventing disease and decay through consistent home care, professional dental cleanings, and regular exams, you will maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for life.

During your comprehensive exam in our office, you’ll receive a thorough evaluation which includes a full examination of your teeth, jaw, bite, muscles, gums, and tissues. This thorough evaluation allows Dr. Smith and Dr. Peterson to determine if you have full function and make recommendations to improve your oral health. If you’re a new patient, please call today to schedule an appointment.

Root Canals

Root canal therapy is an excellent way to save a tooth that would otherwise die and need to be removed. Most teeth that have had root canal therapy must be protected with a crown. This is because teeth that have had the pulp removed are more susceptible to fracture.

Click to watch a video explanation on this common dental procedure done in our Burnsville, MN, office. If you have sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, have a cracked or damaged tooth, or are experiencing tooth pain, you may need a root canal. Call to schedule an appointment today.

Tooth-Colored Bonding

For stained, chipped, cracked, or decayed teeth that need repair, Dr. Peterson and Dr. Smith often recommend dental bonding as a low-cost option to improve your smile. Dental bonding materials bond to the tooth’s structure that is being restored. We can use the bonding resin to create natural, beautiful modifications for the cracks and chips in teeth, filling gaps, recoloring, or reshaping teeth. The resin is available in many shades to match the color of your other teeth.

Veneers

Veneers are very thin porcelain pieces that are custom-made to adhere directly to the front of teeth with minimal reduction of shaving. Transform your smile with minimal reduction of your natural teeth!

In the hands of a highly-skilled Dr. Tanya and Dr. Heidi, porcelain veneers can provide you with an incredibly natural, beautiful smile. They are virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your appearance. They are durable and long-lasting when compared to other cosmetic treatments.

Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal (Gum) disease is treated by carefully removing the bacteria and substances that form in the pockets around the teeth. The removal of this material occurs on a microscopic level and requires experience and skill. Our Burnsville dental team has had advanced training to effectively remove all bacteria. Learn more by watching the video above.

Relaxation Dentistry

Suppose you’re anxious about visiting the dentist or somewhat embarrassed that you haven’t kept up with your regular check-ups. In that case, oral or nitrous oxide may be a helpful solution.

Experienced and compassionate dentists like Dr. Smith and Dr. Peterson understand your concerns and can make your dental visit completely relaxing. Nitrous oxide can offer a fear-free option to patients who feel uneasy about visiting the dentist.

Mercury-Free Fillings

The common silver filling contains mercury. Our Burnsville, MN, practice uses the highest-quality biocompatible, tooth-colored restorations to create healthy, beautiful smiles. Since the composite material adheres directly to the tooth enamel, less preparation of the tooth is required before using it. This means it is more durable and provides a more natural-looking result.

Mouth Guards

Any active athlete can benefit from wearing a mouthguard. With nearly half of dental injuries coming from athletic activity, isn’t it time to protect your smile? If you engage in football, soccer, lacrosse, mountain biking, skateboarding, basketball, boxing, hockey, martial arts, rugby, and other sports, protect your smile and health. Clinically proven to protect your smile from impact, our performance mouthguard has an optimal fit that reduces the tendency to clench your jaw during training or competing.

BOTOX®

BOTOX® has been shown to be effective in decreasing pain for those suffering with TMJ. With a course of BOTOX® treatment, you can decrease your jaw pain and improve the range of jaw motion.

BOTOX® also reduces the signs of aging by using injections to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows.