st. paul // healthcare profiles Your Smile. Their #1 Priority. Dedicated to advanced restorative and implant dentistry, St. Paul Dental Center has been giving the community something to smile about for over 25 years. Joseph Trowbridge, DDS Scott Lingle, DDS “I mplants are the truest replacement for natural teeth,” says Dr. Scott Lingle, one of two implant doctors at St. Paul Dental Center. “It’s very gratifying to fulfill the needs of our patients, whether it’s a teenager born with a missing tooth, an adult who has lost teeth due to trauma, or an older patient who cannot receive good results with dentures.” During a comprehensive evaluation, the doctors conduct a thorough review of a patient’s dental history and also inquire about desires and expectations. “There is a lot of misinformation out there. We take the time to go through the different options—replacing one tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch—and explain the procedures. Our ultimate goal is to improve a patient’s quality of life,” explains Dr. Lingle. In addition to improving appearance, implants also give patients improved chewing strength to support a more diverse diet and better health. Advanced Options, Compassionate Care The state-of-the-art office provides instrumentation and techniques that are continually updated, such as the GALILEOS ComfortPLUS 3D imaging unit, which decreases radiation exposure and improves visualization of patients’ gums and teeth. “Implant fixtures have improved as well,” notes Dr. Joseph Trowbridge. “With laser etching technology, the fixtures are more like biological materials and bond much better than in the past.” Understanding that fear often prevents patients from visiting the dentist, the doctors emphasize patient education in order to eliminate the unknown. Oral sedation is offered to ensure a predictable, comfortable procedure. “The personal, warm, and caring environment we create is due in large part to our experienced and considerate staff. It really is a team effort,” says Dr. Lingle. “They provide top-quality support and care.” 30 East 7th Street, Suite 101 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-227-6646 stpauldentalcenter.com Two Convenient Locations Working in partnership with St. Paul Dental Center, The Dental Implant Center in Minneapolis was opened to further provide exceptional, convenient patient care. The practice now offers beautiful, fully functioning TeethXpress® with the precision of computer-guided surgery. 8325 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 150 Golden Valley, MN 55426 763-417-9975 dentalimplantcenterminneapolis.com © 2015 Advent Media Group