St. Paul Family Dentistry

Premiere family dentist business. People that genuinely care about the people they serve. It’s another family with a Wonderful workplace Culture. One of the best workplace atmospheres I have had the pleasure to witness and be provided for.

I took time out of my work schedule today to see a my dentist about a concern that has been nagging at me for several months. I have some discoloration at the gum line for two molars just behind my canines in my lower jaw. The last time I visited a dentist in 2008 to get a filling done, my dentist severed a nerve in my lower jaw, causing the left side of my face to go numb for almost a year while the nerve repaired itself. She tried to tell me ",that's normal, don't worry about it". She also failed to properly match the filling in my lower jaw to my upper jaw tooth contour, and I tend to grind my teeth, so the filling caused pain and headaches for a long time until the teeth wore themselves flush again. To say that dentistry makes me nervous is an understatement. The staff were efficient, polite, and responsive. Dr. David Opack, on the other hand was brusk, belittling, condescending, and dismissive. Indicating that I shouldn't have come in for "this kind of appointment" if my symptoms weren't actually "severe". Im not a dentist. I don't know when my symptoms are severe. What I know is that I recently poked this dark spot on my tooth and felt a pain shoot into my jaw. That feels severe to me. My fear was palpable. My insurance is some of the best you can get in Minnesota. I don't need to be treated like a fool or belittled or dismissed because I notice something different in my teeth and it scares me. I'm giving three stars because the rest of the team was amazing and kind. If I could single him out, he'd get one. I'm livid.

Thankful for St Paul Family Dentistry and their staff! We were able to have four appts simultaneously! One of my daughters needed some work done and they were able to fit her in right then!!! She was scared, but they were extremely patient with her. Feeling Blessed!

I am exceedingly glad I found St Paul Family Dentistry in 2016 when I wanted to start on Invisalign. Eventually I switched from my previous dental clinic to St Paul Family Dentistry. Dr. Stanton, who saw me through then entire Invisalign cycle, continues to be helpful with it. Both Drs Opack have fixed my teeth. Today, Dr. David Opack treated me and installed a crown. He was gentle, thorough and professional. His brother, Dr. Joseph Opack, has also done some fillings and other dental work for me. He is as friendly and knowledgeable as the other Drs. I can't forget to praise the assistants and hygienists. They're gentle, professional and some of them make me laugh.

Won’t be coming back here since I’ve started having issues with my teeth ever since coming here. Never had these problems in my life until I started here!

I had a wonderful experience at St. Paul Family Dentistry! They were all so nice and professional. I felt very comfortable and will continue to go there for all my dental care needs!

As always, this office, and these people, are the BEST. I have been a patient of Dr. Stanton's for over 20 years, and will go nowhere else. Thanks folks!
And today just had a root canal done. It went so very well. Thanks again.

Six months later. We've been south for the winter, and waited till we got back to tackle our dental issues. We trust all the folks at St. Paul Dentistry, and we always feel listened to about problems and concerns. Thanks one more time.

Still being snowbirds, and still coming back to St. Paul Dentistry. We wish we could take the whole crew with us each winter. Or, as they say in Texas, "All y'all come on DOWN!"

May 2017 Update
Had an emergency business with a lower partial. As you have always ALL done, you and your staff made time for me, and went the extra mile. You all are the best! Again, I had waited till I got back from Texas for the summer, and the problem just finalized itself and required immediate care!
Still wishing I could take all of you with me, families and all. Thanks, thanks.

I loathe dental work and I'm an admitted anti-dentite, but this practice is stellar. Professional, friendly, kind, non-judgmental of freakishly paranoid scaredy-cats such as myself, and extremely well skilled to boot. My entire family now goes here and we couldn't be happier with the service we've received. Highly recommend!

I love going to St Paul Family Dentistry. They know you by name, have great hours so I can schedule after work. Everyone is awesome and super friendly! Thanks for keeping my smiles strong!

I was referred to this clinic. The staffs are wonderful, however the Doctor I met was Dr. David Opack. My first visit as a new patient, I met him and he wasnt super welcoming or friendly. I figure maybe it's the first time so it's okay. I went back to get some fillings and he just quickly fixed me up. As soon as he was done, he immediately took off his gloves and said "Alright, thanks!" and walked away. I didnt even get to see him and he was already out of my site. I felt violated because I wanted to know what he had done and so forth. You know in my past experiences, the Doctor will inform you what they did and how things went. For sure I will not want to see him again. I was uncomfortable at first and initially wanted Dr. Pete Stanton, but due to my work schedule, I was unable to. However, I would go back to get cleaned with one of the wonderful Dental Hygienist I met that I actually knew.