Formerly Otsego Dental and PureHealth Dental, now united as Otsego Dental.

Family Dentistry with a Broader Whole-Health Perspective

Otsego Dental provides modern dental care for children, adults, and families in Elk River, MN. From preventive visits and restorative treatment to orthodontics, TMJ care, sleep concerns, and airway-focused dentistry, our team looks beyond individual teeth to understand how your oral health, breathing, function, comfort, and long-term wellness are connected.

Serving families throughout Elk River, Otsego, Rogers, Big Lake, Monticello, Zimmerman, Maple Grove, and the surrounding northwest metro.

What Our Patients Say

★★★★★ 4.8 Stars on Google • 200+ Reviews

    
 
 
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   tim tomsche 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I typically don't do reviews, however, I have had the BEST treatment from Otsego Dental in all my 60 years! The staff is fun and energetic, and Jamie is amazing!! love the gift bag choices......  last but not least, Dr Sheils is thorough, he has never let me down. I would never go anywhere else, Thank you for all you do.
  
 
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   TD Diedrich 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very friendly and professional I would recommend them to my friends and family
  
 
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   Tony Jackson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Otsego Dental has taken care of me and my family for many years!  They perform excellent Dental care!
  
 
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   Kathryn Richmond 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great care, always make their patients as comfortable as possible!
  
 
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   Scott Stennes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super polite and personable staff. Dr S. Is experienced, highly professional, and works quickly and efficiently. I plan on using Otsego Dental at least until Dr S. Retires.

What Makes Otsego Dental Different

Dental Care Should Help You Understand the Bigger Picture

Most dental problems do not happen in isolation. Crowding, worn teeth, jaw tension, mouth breathing, grinding, poor sleep, and recurring dental issues can often be connected to larger patterns in the way the mouth, airway, bite, and jaw function together.

At Otsego Dental, we provide comprehensive family dentistry with a broader understanding of whole-body health. That means we still care for the everyday needs families expect from their dental home — cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, implants, cosmetic care, and children’s dentistry — while also looking deeper when symptoms suggest something more may be going on.

Our goal is simple: help you understand what is happening, why it may be happening, and what options can support better long-term health.

Choose Your Path

What Brings You Here Today?

Whether you are looking for a new family dentist or searching for answers to a specific concern, we will help you find the right place to begin.

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Family Dental Care

Preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and children's dentistry for every stage of life.

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Child Airway &
Growth Concerns

Support for parents who are noticing mouth breathing, restless sleep, crowding, snoring, tongue ties, or developmental concerns. 

Learn About Pediatric Airway & Growth

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Adult Sleep,
TMJ & Breathing
Concerns

A more complete look at jaw pain, clenching, grinding, headaches, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, and airway-related symptoms. 

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Orthodontics
& Facial Growth
Guidance

Orthodontic care that considers alignment, bite function, facial development, airway, and long-term stability. 

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Implant Dentistry

From single tooth replacement to full-mouth restoration, implant solutions designed to support lasting function, health, and aesthetics.

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Modern Dentistry Designed Around Health, Function, and Comfort

Otsego Dental brings together everyday dental care and advanced whole-health-focused services under one roof.

Dental Care

Family dentistry, preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, gum care, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and children’s dentistry.

Airway & Sleep

Evaluation and support for pediatric airway concerns, adult breathing concerns, sleep-disordered breathing, TMJ symptoms, and tethered oral issues.

Orthodontics

Early orthodontic guidance, facial growth guidance, braces, clear aligners, and treatment planning focused on more than straight teeth alone.

Why We Look Beyond the Surface

A More Complete Evaluation Can Lead to Better Answers

For many patients, symptoms like jaw tension, tooth wear, crowding, mouth breathing, and poor sleep have been treated as separate issues — or dismissed altogether.

At Otsego Dental, we take time to evaluate how these patterns may be connected. Depending on your needs, that may include looking at your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints, airway, breathing habits, oral posture, facial development, sleep-related symptoms, and long-term risk factors.

This does not mean every patient needs complex treatment. It means we believe better information leads to better decisions.

Meet Dr. Sheils

Otsego Dental brings together the trusted family dental care patients know with a deeper focus on airway, sleep, growth, function, and whole-body health.

Dr. Paul Sheils’ perspective on dentistry was shaped in part by his own family’s experience with severe sleep apnea and complex orthodontic concerns. That personal experience led him to look more closely at the connection between oral development, breathing, sleep quality, and long-term wellness.

This practice is built around thoughtful diagnosis, clear communication, and care that supports patients at every stage of life. It is still dentistry at its core — just approached through a wider lens.

Care That Feels Personal, Educational, and Collaborative

Designed Around Relationships, Not Rushed Appointments

Our goal is not to rush you into treatment. It is to help you make confident decisions about your health.

You deserve to understand what is happening in your mouth and why treatment is being recommended.

That is why our team prioritizes conversation, education, and personalized care planning. Whether you are here for a routine cleaning, restorative treatment, orthodontics, cosmetic care, or a more complex airway or TMJ concern, we want you to feel heard, informed, and supported from start to finish.

New Patient Support

Making It Easier to Start Care

Choosing a dental office can feel like a big decision, especially if you are managing insurance questions, treatment costs, dental anxiety, or concerns about your child’s development.

Our team is here to make the process clearer. We will help you understand what to expect at your first visit, review insurance and financing options, and answer your questions before treatment begins.

Start with a Conversation

Better care begins with better understanding. Schedule a visit with Otsego Dental and discover a more complete approach to your smile, function, comfort, and long-term health.

Family Dentistry with a Broader Whole-Health Perspective

What Our Patients Say

What Makes Otsego Dental Different