Our Savage dentists,Dr. Melissa Zettlerand Dr. Sara Fam, and ourteamare committed to going above and beyond for our patients and want you to feel welcome and valued. You can ask us questions, and we will respond honestly and directly. We will never pressure you into a treatment that you do not need. You can trust us, always. Should you ever have concerns, please tell us; we cannot rectify a situation unless we know whats going on.
Our team understands that some people experience dental anxiety. We have created a welcoming, calm, safe environment, and we take special time with fearful patients, proceeding at a pace where they are comfortable. We offer empathy, reassurance, and encouragement, without hesitation or judgment; we are thankful that a patient has found the courage to face their fear and we will help them work through it.
With our emphasis on patient comfort, we have equipped our treatment areas with everything needed to help you relax. We have blankets and pillows if youd like to snuggle down, and Bose headphones so you can listen to your favorite music. If there is anything else youd like to help make your experience more pleasant, please let us know. We truly want your visits with us to be great.
On an occasion it may be determined, through that planning, that the patient may need tissue or bone grafting. Dr. Zettler has also completed advanced training in these areas of expertise. Gum grafting is treating receding gums. Receding gums might be the result of the age of the patient, the patient suffering from periodontal disease or simply being too aggressive with their brushing techniques. Dr. Zettler prefers the Vista grafting approach, which is conservative and effective. This method repairs the gum tissue restoring the health of both the gums and the exposed teeth.
Another unique attribute of Dr. Zettler is the application of Bioclear to improve a smile. With some patients there might be too much space between several teeth affecting the perception of a healthy smile. The Bioclear method is an advanced bonding procedure. Dr. Zettler can design and apply this injection composite that has a longer life expectancy than traditional bonding and results in a healthy tooth, no gaps, and a healthy smile.
Dr. Zettler continues her quest to improve smiles by enrolling in several courses offered through the Spear Institute. These programs focus on restoring smiles and are heartfelt in their delivery. Dr. Zettler has now become a mentor through this institute helping her peers in the dental sciences. Dr. Zettler genuinely enjoys mentoring and helping others to improve their skills too. She also participated in continuing education through the Dawson Academy engaging in hands-on-training designed to clarify concepts. If that is not enough, she leads a regional study club and sits on the board of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.