Welcome
to RiverRock Dental
RiverRock Dental in Shakopee, MN is dedicated to providing the highest quality and most comfortable dental care for your family. Our dedicated doctors, Dr. Todd Christianson and Dr. Andrew Backes, and our knowledgeable dental team offer personalized, caring, and comprehensive services for all ages. We’re proud to serve families in the Shakopee and surrounding areas with the very best in dental care. At RiverRock Dental we pride ourselves in caring for our patients in our office. We provide all general dentistry, place and restore dental implants, complete implant dentures cases, and traditional orthodontic cases. These are just some of the additional services that put us above others!
We are committed to you and helping you to show your healthy, confident smile!
General Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants feel and look like natural teeth. Our dentists and staff will ensure you’re comfortable. Once your dental implant procedure is completed, you’ll be able to chew, talk, experience less joint pain or bite problems, and feel confident in the appearance of your smile!
Children’s Dentistry
We understand the unique needs children have when visiting the dentist. We recognize that they may be fearful or apprehensive. Since our dental team understands how important visits to the dentist are for children, and recognize how important these visits are to your child’s overall developmental health, we strive to offer trust and reassurance.
Family Dentistry
RiverRock Dental strives for a comfortable, family environment, which has been the cornerstone of our office from our very beginning. We know our patients by name and value the relationships we’ve built over the years.
Preventive Care
RiverRock Dental provides dental care to the entire family. We enjoy treating all age patients. You will be treated with respect and cared for as an indidual person. We consider you to be part of our family, not just a patient.
Cosmetic Dentistry
RiverRock Dental provides dental care to the entire family. We enjoy treating all age patients. You will be treated with respect and cared for as an indidual person. We consider you to be part of our family, not just a patient.
Orthodontics
RiverRock Dental provides dental care to the entire family. We enjoy treating all age patients. You will be treated with respect and cared for as an indidual person. We consider you to be part of our family, not just a patient.
Teeth Whitening
RiverRock Dental provides dental care to the entire family. We enjoy treating all age patients. You will be treated with respect and cared for as an indidual person. We consider you to be part of our family, not just a patient.
Restorations and Fillings
RiverRock Dental provides dental care to the entire family. We enjoy treating all age patients. You will be treated with respect and cared for as an indidual person. We consider you to be part of our family, not just a patient.
Crowns
Crowns, also known by some as “caps”, are restorations predominantly made of porcelain, which cover all surfaces of the tooth. They are often the ultimate restoration when replacing large cavities or heavily damaged teeth. A crown can help restore the strength of a tooth.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is an option to save teeth when the nerve of a tooth is affected by infection, inflammation, or trauma. In order to save the tooth, the nerves, bacteria, and any decay, are removed and the space is filled with medicated, dental materials.
Why Choose Us?
High Standard of Dentistry
We provide comprehensive treatment planning and follow strict standards that ensure your surgery will go smoothly and provide the results you desire.
Committed Dental Team
Our administrative and clinical team is second to none. They are experienced, highly trained, friendly, and intuitive regarding your needs and will make your visits run effectively.
Modern Equipment
We have a high attention to detail when it comes to our work and invested heavily in their instruments, materials and equipment to give patients the best possible care and treatment.
Patient Testimonials
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to see me. I was in a lot of pain with my tooth and you went above and beyond with your service. Everyone was so kind and made me feel so welcome in your office. Thank you for your excellent care!
What an amazing place! RiverRock staff are spectacular in every way. Our entire family loves this place, from our 3 and 5 year old to my husband and I. So comfortable, friendly, flexible, knowledgeable, conservative with procedures they recommend…just a great clinic!
For most of my life, I’d had the usual phobia/paranoia about “going to the dentist.” As a result, I allowed regular dental maintenance to be neglected. My first root canal brought me to your group(UGH!) two years ago–but every visit since then(and including that one) has been honest/comforting/supportive! Don’t get me wrong…I still catch myself clutching the armrests and being somewhat “wide-eyed” during the whole “in the chair” process. I know every visit won’t be a walk in the park…down the road. Teeth are like cars/houses(and bodies)…they need regular maintenance.
Your team is TOP NOTCH! They are smart professionals–yet they all allow me feel like part of their “Family.” And that feeling is very comforting! Keep up your great work! Thank you!
Patient Information
We strongly believe in the concept of preventive care and education when it comes to optimal dental health. The key part of prevention is to have regular check-ups every six months. Some patients may have more frequent visits depending on the recommendations of the clinical staff.
At your regular recommended appointment we can diagnose any problems or areas that may have cavities, cracks in a filling, or tooth and gum disease. We want to help maintain the overall health of your oral health.
Preventing disease starts at home with good oral hygiene habits and a balanced diet. We also recommend using a soft bristle toothbrush which you change every 3-6 months. It is also very important to change your toothbrush after you are done with an illness like the flu or a cold. There are many bacteria that live and grow on a toothbrush!
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We`re always accepting new patients! We believe in providing the best possible care to all our existing patients and always welcome new patients to visit us.