Mendes Family Dentistry
Charles Mendes, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I have been a patient of Mendes Family Dentistry for about very two decades. I am writing to thank Dr. Charles and Dr. Paul for treating my root canal issue that started on Saturday of the Memorial Day Weekend. Both doctors  were out of town, but Dr. Charles coached me with multiple phone calls through most of the weekend. On Memorial Day itself the pain still persisted and I had to leave on an international business trip that very night. Both came into the office on Memorial Day to clean out the inflamed root canal, to medicate it and to send me on my trip. Dr. Paul completed the root canal after I returned back to St. Paul. My trip was pain-free and successful  thanks to Dr. Paul and Dr. Charles. Excellent service and lots of attention to detail to clean out the infection rather than relying on medication alone. Thanks! Karl

I just went in on12/29/2020 & THEY WERE AMAZING! I am 22 and was uninsured for years. I finally got disconnected from my mom & got my own insurance this year, and I got through to Mendes. They did my first cleaning I’ve had in years. The nurse Micha was so funny and made me enjoy my cleaning. She asked me all types of questions about my travels. She put me at ease. Then I saw Dr.Charles and he was the best, most kind hearted dentist I’ve ever seen in my life. Many dentists have been mean to me, especially with MN state insurance. He explained how I’m only cleaning 60% of the tooth if I don’t floss and that’s why I’ve ever had any cavities. He said if I clean my teeth then there’s no “germs” to continue decay, so I’ll never need another filling. This was super helpful. He also got me a recommendation to get my wisdom teeth removed immediately. I have an appointment for April but I have a hole in my upper right one and he said it shouldn’t wait that long. I am so grateful for them & their services. They really care about individual people and I highly recommend anyone see them

I recently switched back to Mendes after being away from them for 15 years. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to return. Charles Mendes is an outstanding dentist and the entire staff makes you feel like you’re part of the family! The same receptionist is still there from 15 years ago! Great dentist and I would highly recommend.

I have been going to Dr Mendes for the past 8 years and he has provided excellent care. He has offered reasonable and thoughtful solutions and and is the ultimate professional. My husband is also a patient of Dr Paul and he recently had to have his front 4 teeth replaced. He was obviously nervous that his “new” teeth would look natural and even more important that they would feel natural. We also were just getting ready to leave for vacation so needed the work done in a shortened time period. The office did a phenomenal job of reworking their schedule to accommodate us and followed up with the lab to make sure they would be ready on time. His new teeth are in and they are beautiful! Like his natural teeth only way better. And they fit perfectly. It so exceeded his expectations. We would both highly recommend Mendes Dental to anyone looking for great dental care!

I’m so happy that I switched over to this dentist this year! It’s a little far of a drive for me but totally worth it. I found this dentistry by word of mouth and decided to try it after looking at the reviews. I’m so glad that I did. The staff were so nice and helpful and the dental hygienist was great. I have a permanent retainer on my bottom teeth from having braces so there’s always plaque build up and she got it all, my teeth are so clean!!

I was referred to Mendes by a long-time friend and am thrilled that I am now a patient of this practice. The level of professionalism from the entire staff was incredible, and everyone was so friendly as well. I’m a skittish dental patient and they made the whole experience much more pleasant. I highly recommend.

This is an outstanding practice. I visit them every 6 months for cleaning. They use the latest technology, the dentists and other employees have an outstanding level of skill, and the total experience is perfect. My most recent experience was a crown in which Dr. Charles made an impression digitally and created the crown the same day using a digitally controlled milling machine. This too was a five–star experience.

An honest dentist. After going to a Groupon dentist who gave me a free exam and said I needed $3500 or work (yeah, right!) I went back to Mendes Family Dentistry where I had been going for years. As I suspected, the Groupon dentist was trying to gouge me and Mendes told me things were fine. They’ve never done an unnecessary procedure on me and always do only what is necessary. I highly recommend this dentist for his integrity and the quality of his work.

We have been patients to this dental office for a good 30 years. My families members and I have been seen by Dr Mendes Sr. and now with Dr Mendes Jr. It started by accident. We were new to this country. I made dental appointments for my mother and her cousin to another dental office. But they mistakenly showed up at Mendes dental office instead. They were not speaking English well but they told front desk that they did have dental appointments. Dr Mendes Sr. agreed to see both of them. He did a fine job fixing their teeth. We found out later that they showed up at wrong dental office. We apologized to the doctor months later. My mother never stopped talking about how nice services she received and how happy she was. The rest is history. Mendes Family Dentistry have taken care of my families dental problems for all these years. We never had any problem coming in for visits and quite happy that we can always count on them to provide professional services. We highly recommend this dental office and still refer our friends and families when they need dental help.

We’ve been seeing Dr. Charles Mendes for 25 years. A few years ago his son, Dr. Paul Mendes, joined his dad’s practice. They are absolutely excellent. I’ve no idea why anyone would give them a low rating, so I had to jump in and counter those perceptions. Sometimes dental care is expensive, but in cases where expense was an issue I’ve had nothing but helpful cooperation, with a realistic assessment of essential treatment and treatment that could be delayed. Their office is up-to-date and well equipped; for example, their x-rays are top-notch and much safer than older equipment. This is a friendly family practice with highly trained professionals!

Mendes Family Denistry scheduled an appointment within two weeks of my call before Christmas. This was very helpful. The office took care of all the administrative details, getting x-rays and contacting insurance. The office is warm and cozy feeling. The hygienist was effective, and I have confidence in Dr. Charles Mendez’s exam. Will return.

I retained Dr. Charles Mendes as my personal dentist on April 14, 2010 and I am always very pleased wth his practice and care. He pracitices together with son Paul. I moved here to St Paul from Washington DC. I found Dr. Mendes by consulting the Twin Cities Consumers Checkbook Review of Dentists in the Twin Cities area. In its dentist practice review, Mendes Family Dentistry was highlighted as one of the highest rated and most resonably priced dentists in all of Ramsey County. As he was at the top of the listing, I chose to engage Dr. Charles Mendes. Six years later I am stilling seeing him on a regular semi annual basis. My last routine visit was in July and it was also time for me to have new teeth X-rays. I expected, as has been the tradition in all dentistries for decades, to have to clamp tightly the hard pastic X-ray film cardholder in my mouth with one edge pressing uncomfortably into the upper roof of my mouth the the lower edge resting inside my jaw. But this time that did not happen!! I simply briefly held a small electronic receiver comfortably in my mouth, and within minutes digitized images of my teeth were available to see on a computer screen. A once somewhat physically discomforting process that once took almost an hour to complete is now done effortlessly with no discomfort at all in mere minutes! This is an example of how the Mendes Familay Dentistry is not resting on it laurels and is constantly seeking the most modern technology and services. I also recall from conversation with Dr Mendes after my July appointment, that his dentistry now has established its own in-house bridge and crown foundry casting capability within the Dentistry. This means the bridges and crowns can be ready for installation only a day or two after measurements are taken. There is no longer the multiple weeks long wait for a third party foundry to fill an order. Mendes Family Dentistry is now a rarity in densistry- It provides good service at good prices and it is vertically integrated to be able to almost immediately make the bridges and crowns necessary for your mouth care. If you are currently a frequent business traveler, like I once was, this is a very important point!. In summation, If you seek the best service at the best prices, and you want assurance your new crowns or bridges can be measured, made, and fitted before your trip aboard next week, BETTER CALL CHARLIE or BETTER CALL PAUL!

I have been receiving my dental care at this clinic for over 35 years! Dr. Charles was always my favorite dentist when I was a small child and I never left! Both Dr. Charles and Dr. Paul take good care of me in regards to my dental care. I always feel comfortable going there and know that they have my best interest at heart. They are honest and caring. I could not ask for a better dental office. All others are mediocre in comparison! If you need a dentist, check them out. You will not be disappointed! 5 stars

I was looking for a dentist after moving to St. Paul and I’m glad I found Mendes Family Dentistry! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful — they went out of their way to make an effort to connect with me. I saw the elder Dr. Mendes, who was friendly, quick, and attentive; I didn’t wait more than ten minutes for anything, which is a rarity for dentist offices nowadays. And, it was easy to get an appointment. I was very impressed and will be back!

I went to Mendes Family Dentists as a new patient today after looking for a new dentist- was very pleased with my choice! The Dr. Mendes senior examined my teeth and was very pleasant and friendly. My hygienist was also thorough and friendly. Mendes has a diverse staff which is wonderful- a Vietnamese patient came in and a staff member who was also Vietnamese was able to speak the patient’s language- am sure they also felt welcomed coming for a first time. Convenient location on Snelling in Highland- so glad I found Mendes Dentists!

I have been going to Dr Mendes for the past 8 years and he has provided excellent care. He has offered reasonable and thoughtful solutions and and is the ultimate professional. My husband is also a patient of Dr Paul and he recently had to have his front 4 teeth replaced. He was obviously nervous that his “new” teeth would look natural and even more important that they would feel natural. We also were just getting ready to leave for vacation so needed the work done in a shortened time period. The office did a phenomenal job of reworking their schedule to accommodate us and followed up with the lab to make sure they would be ready on time. His new teeth are in and they are beautiful! Like his natural teeth only way better. And they fit perfectly. It so exceeded his expectations. We would both highly recommend Mendes Dental to anyone looking for great dental care!

I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a crown. Dr. Mendez numbed the area well, talked me through the procedure, and was able to sculpt the crown right in the office. All in a single office visit. The crown feels great in my mouth. They even told me that I did a good job, which is funny cause all I did was sit there, but it made me feel good. I am so grateful. Well done.

This family practice is nothing short of amazing. The entire staff are friendly and welcoming from the moment I made the appointment. I appreciate the diversity amongst the staff. The office manager Sharron is very inviting and kind. My hygienist was Mayka, punctual and sociable. Dr. Charles is a pleasant man. He took the time to explain all my options and the pro and cons of each to be sure I had a full understanding. I had an enjoyable experience with this team.

Best thing in 2020 was switching to this Dentist! The office staff are pleasant, courteous and made me feel welcomed. My office experience was enjoyable and they implemented great Covid-19 precautions during my visit. Both Dr. Paul and Charles Mendes are excellent Dentists, they work interchangeably with each other and took the time to explain every aspect of my visit to me, even following up after my visit to ensure I had no issues. I would highly recommend this dentist office if you live in the Saint Paul area and will be returning for all my future dental needs.

I had the best experiences with both dentists at this practice. Everyone who works here is respectful and professional. I was relieved to find such a caring place after going to three different dentists who over-diagnosed me with cavities, did terrible jobs filling them (pain for 8 weeks), and would not treat me the same as others because of my insurance. I was thankful to find Mendes Family Dentistry.

I have been a patient here for many years & have always received superior dental care & information. The office staff & dental assistants call me by name & and have been very accommodating & flexible with scheduling — the office is very efficiently managed so I’ve rarely waited more than a few minutes in the waiting room. I am especially appreciative of the helpful preventive information from both Drs Mendes. Their advice has helped me prevent future problems which has saved me time & money. I will continue to go to Mendes Family Dentistry for all of my dental needs & encourage anyone seeking the highest quality dental care & professional service to do the same.

I highly recommend Mendes Family Dentistry! When I was in severe pain, I needed immediate help. After calling several locations, Mendes Family Dentistry told me to come right in right away. They saw me and helped immediately! In addition, my previous dentist told me that I’d have to get the tooth pulled. Dr. Mendes saved my tooth and relieved my pain! In addition to the incredible work they did on my tooth, the staff was very welcoming and understanding. Money is tight, and they understand and create a plan to help me out. All of the nurses and dentists have been so helpful and they always remember me when they come in or when I call. Thanks to all of you!!! —Prince

Great staff and great doctors. Both Charles and Paul Mendez were very professional and informative. Had a root canal done and was in and out before I knew it. During the procedure, Dr. Mendez informed me of what he was doing as he was doing it. I was in no pain at all once the novacaine kicked in. Would highly recommend to everyone.

I recently switched back to Mendes after being away from them for 15 years. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to return. Charles Mendes is an outstanding dentist and the entire staff makes you feel like you’re part of the family! The same receptionist is still there from 15 years ago! Great dentist and I would highly recommend.

Just got a regular cleaning and x-rays here today. Fast, stress-free and all staff I had interacted with including Dr. Mendes Sr. were supremely friendly. Probably had the most sincere, personable conversation with a dental hygienist and dentist ever. Great bedside manner, too. Scheduling an appointment was also easy. Recommend.

Dr. Charles Mendes has been my dentist for many years and I have always appreciated his good work. This year his son, Dr. Paul, did a excellent job putting in a permanent tooth for me. Sharon, Lee, Barb. Nancy who just retired, and the rest of the staff have always been professional, friendly and helpful.

Previously coming to Mendes Family Dentistry, I had a poor experience with a root canal which caused my tooth to look a little bit gray. I felt terrified to go back to the Dentist. The staff is hospitable and efficient. Both Dr. Charles Mendes and Dr. Paul Mendes took every step to ensure that my tooth would be back to the way I wanted it to look. First, they encouraged but not solicited me on whitening my teeth. Next, they sent me to a specialist who specifically curated a color to match my tooth. Lastly, on the appointment day the process went quickly and I was in out with 3 crowns. My tooth looks amazing, and I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out. They were flexible with me on times and able to complete this procedure in a month. I’m forever grateful! 5 stars

I have been a patient here for many years & have always received superior dental care & information. The office staff & dental assistants call me by name & and have been very accommodating & flexible with scheduling — the office is very efficiently managed so I’ve rarely waited more than a few minutes in the waiting room. I am especially appreciative of the helpful preventive information from both Drs Mendes. Their advice has helped me prevent future problems which has saved me time & money. I will continue to go to Mendes Family Dentistry for all of my dental needs & encourage anyone seeking the highest quality dental care & professional service to do the same. 5 stars

Previously coming to Mendes Family Dentistry, I had a poor experience with a root canal which caused my tooth to look a little bit gray. Both Dr. Charles Mendes and Dr. Paul Mendes took every step to ensure that my tooth would be back to the way I wanted it to look. First, they encouraged but not solicited me on whitening my teeth. Next, they sent me to a specialist who specifically curated a color to match my tooth. Lastly, on the appointment day the process went quickly and I was in out with 3 crowns. My tooth looks amazing, and I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out. They were flexible with me on times and able to complete this complex procedure in a month. I would definitely recommend Mendes Family Dentistry.

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