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We offer general dentistry, including exams and cleanings, tooth fillings, crowns and bridges, and more!

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General Dentistry

A general dentist offers all the foundational services your family needs for excellent oral health and to avoid problems like cavities and gum disease. 

Dr. Andrew Atchison has been providing exceptional dentistry for patients in Moorhead, Fargo, Dilworth, and surrounding communities since 2007. He loves connecting with his patients, breaking down any barriers to quality dental care, and working toward a satisfying outcome.  

Whether you need a dental exam, tooth filling or have more complex needs, your smile couldn’t be in better hands!

Prevention for Your Healthiest Smile

Routine dental exams and teeth cleanings with our hygienist are non-negotiable if you want a healthy, problem-free smile. Staying current with these appointments every six months—or as recommended—is like a free pass to a healthy smile. The goal is to stay a step ahead of dental disease and provide prompt treatment for problems like cavities and gum disease. 

Healthy Teeth Start with Healthy Gums

Healthy gums are the foundation for excellent oral health. Gum disease is highly preventable, but unfortunately, it is also widespread, largely due to a lack of effective oral hygiene and preventive dentistry. But gum health goes far beyond your mouth as research has proven that chronic gum infections also impact your general health and well-being.

With teeth cleanings every six months, our dental hygienists remove built-up plaque and tartar that clings to teeth and leads to decay and gum disease. When you pair your at-home efforts brushing and flossing with professional teeth cleanings, you have the best chance of staying a step ahead of gum disease and maintaining a healthy smile.

Help for Decayed, Broken, and Missing Teeth

If you develop cavities or gum disease, rest assured that we are a completely judgment-free dental office. We are here to help you understand your own oral health needs and provide prompt, supportive treatment if a problem occurs.

  • Tooth-colored fillings
  • Crowns and bridges
  • Dental implants
  • Gum disease treatment
  • Emergency dentistry
  • Root canals
  • Tooth extractions

If you need one or more of these services, count on Dr. Carr to use his knowledge and expertise to develop a treatment plan tailored for your needs. 

Emergency Dentistry in Moorhead, MN

Even if you are conscientious with your exams and teeth cleanings, a dental emergency can still occur. If you experience a toothache, have a broken tooth or lost crown or filling, call our Moorhead dental office right away, and we will arrange to see you as soon as possible to provide prompt relief and resolution. 

Schedule Your Next Dental Exam and Cleaning

Regardless of where you are with your oral health, we would like to show you how easy it is to achieve and maintain a healthy smile. Dr. Atchison and his dental team believe in developing trust-based relationships, so our job is not to judge or lecture you, just to help you get back where you need to be.

Please call our Moorhead, MN dental office to schedule an appointment so we can welcome your family to your new dental home! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are pleased to welcome family members of all ages to our comfortable, friendly dental office in Moorhead, MN. We treat everyone, from toddlers ready for their first dental exam to parents and grandparents interested in dental crowns or implants. 

General Dentistry in Moorhead, MN

Included in general dentistry are all the services adults and kids need to achieve and maintain excellent oral health. Everyone should have dental exams and teeth cleanings every six months, including children.

These routine checkups give Dr. Atchison a current picture of your oral health and recommend prompt treatment if he detects a cavity or gum disease. You can view these appointments as an investment in your oral health because it’s far easier to prevent a cavity than it is to treat one once it develops.

Prompt Care for Dental Emergencies

If you have a toothache, broken tooth, or lost crown, we also offer emergency dentistry so you don't have to wait for pain relief. We leave extra time in our daily schedule for patients who can’t wait to be seen. If your tooth emergency occurs after hours, call our main number to be connected to a dentist in our network who can help you.

Schedule Your Next Dental Exam

Would you like to schedule an appointment for your next dental exam and cleaning? Please call our Moorhead, MN dental office, and we will be happy to help you!

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Andrew Atchison

Andrew Atchison, DDS is a native of Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Concordia College and then graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota. He was previously employed with Metro Dental care in Coon Rapids, MN. Dr. Atchison enjoys every facet of general dentistry, and he looks forward to establishing relationships with all of his clients.

Dr. Atchison is a member of one of the most highly recognized comprehensive continuing education programs, Spear Education and Study Club, where he meets regularly with colleagues for collaboration ...

General Dentistry Technology

Digital X-Rays

Digital dental x-rays are an invaluable tool that dentists use to diagnose conditions like cavities and gum disease. An x-ray gives us the complete picture of your oral health because it shows us areas of your teeth that we wouldn't otherwise see.

At Northland Dental, we use digital x-rays because they emit about 80 percent less radiation than traditional film x-rays and also produce highly detailed images that we share with you on your chairside monitor. That way, if you have a problem like a cavity, Dr. Atchison can point it out on the x-ray so you can see it clearly, understand how it's impacting your oral health, and why treating it is in your best interest.

We save all your x-rays to your patient record, so they are always easily accessible as needed for future reference or to share with specialists or insurance companies.

Healthy Smiles, from Toddlers to Grandparents!
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