When individuals and families in and around Apple Valley, Minnesota are looking for a dentist who delivers the latest dental care techniques and technology in a friendly, welcoming environment, they need to look no further than Brite Smiles Dental Care. The team, led by Dennis Simmons, DDS, focuses on providing an all-around approach to dental health, from educating their patients on how to maintain excellent oral hygiene at home to performing complex dental procedures if needed. Oral health education is key for the team. That’s why they proudly offer free consultations and free second opinions to ensure their patients fully understand each treatment recommendation. Brite Smiles Dental Care offers a wide range of restorative and general dentistry services, such as extractions, implants, and sealants, and cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening–but that’s not all they do.
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM to 4PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Thursday | 7AM to 4PM |
8977 Hunters Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Everything was great!!
Like always, amazing.
great place and very friendly staff
Very good…everyone very hospitable
Staff and doctors are great
Great people and always great service!
Exceptional place!! Dennis Simmons is phenomenal!
Great care and service as always
not enough hours for people who work, not too much attention to details.
My dentist
Very nice office and staff.
Very nice staff and Dentists.
It was very good see you shortly Hazel
Everyone here seems to care about the patient and their experience.
Everyone was friendly and professional
Kind, friendly, and comforting.
Thanks for taking great care!Always professional , knowledgeable, friendly.
Everyone really Cares!
Rachael is awesome!! Thank you
As always, friendly service and very accommodating with scheduling.
Detailed work. Thankful for no pain! Gentle dental!
Great caring people!
I was told I wasted the clinics time and was treated very poorly.
I’ve been going here for years and I’ve never had a complaint.
Great Staff, and DR.. I have been going for years
Great Dentist, Dental Assistant, and Hygienist!
Amazing people, very personable. I’d recommend to anyone.
Great dentist, great staff, highly recommend.
when i first step foot in the office i thought what kind of people dose it take to build up a place like this…and after more than 10 years, i am still here….
Office practices are very safe!!
I appreciate the friendly staff and professional care that I receive at Brite Smiles
Well organized. The staff are professional, well trained, and welcoming.
The staff is friendly and very helpful. I went in for an emergency and kept going back!
Love Dr. Edstrom! Great dentist with awesome bedside manner!
Just love the staff here. They do a great job and they are very nice
Very caring and good experience.
I have been going here for years, staff is always nice and give good explainions of options and care.
I have had great experiences with each of my visits. Staff has been awesome!!
I have been going here for a long time. Always happy with the results.
I had a very thorough exam and good cleaning by Mary. Everyone there is very nice.
I had a good experience at Brite Smiles.
Worst dental care
The insurance lady doesn’t know how to work
I had an active insurance and she keeps saying it’s not active …
Great place to go for you Dental needs! Professional from top to bottom.
Just before Christmas 12/18/19 and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse! But, then out of nowhere Mom needed a Bridge Repair! Thankfully Dr. Simmons was there to the RESCUE! …
Dr. Simmons is so awesome as well as his staff.
As always you rock at your job Dr. Edstrom!
From the front desk to the chairside care, I have always had a pleasant and pain free experience.
very satisfied with my visit and cleaning. I would cut back on the amount of reminders.
Was able to get in and had a wonderful cleaning completed by Rachel. Staff is always friendly and caring!
Dr Simmons the best. There’s nobody that cares for his patients well being as he does.😊 …
They moved me in quickly and everything was very sanitary. I would recommend this clinic to anyone!
Dr. Edstrom is wonderful! She is kind, thorough, and genuinely cares about her patients
In the chair and out in under 10 minutes. Shaved down a chipped tooth for me that broke and was sharp!
Absolutely a wonderful and caring group at Brite Smiles. Highly recommend their services.
I was able to get a last minute cleaning and x-ray appointment and pay cash without hassle of the insurance company. Fast and friendly service.
Always friendly! And very helpful
We have been seeing Dr Simons for years!!!
I was very pleased with my session with Dr. Edstrom. Not the result I had hoped for but the answer to the problem. Looking forward to my appt. on 9/30 to have the problem resolved. RCB
Been going here since 3rd grade…Dr. Simmons and the staff are great!
Very friendly staff and dentist was amazing! I was very lucky to find this place!
Dr Simmons and his staff are extremely professional and supremely competent. I have been a patient for about 20 years and I wouldn’t think about going anywhere else. I even moved from Apple Valley to St Louis Park and I still drive to Apple Valley to go to Brite Smiles, and God knows there are plenty of dentists in SLP!
We’ve been going to Brite Smiles for 20 + years and they’re fantastic! They treat you like family.
Having been with a dental clinic for many years in Rochester that is very sensitive when working with clients who have anxiety around dental procedures I was surprised and disappointed in how cavalier the dentist was.
Another good experience. I will continue to trust my dental health to Brite Smiles Dental Care. Thank you.
Practice is well run and friendly. Staff are well trained in dental care and working with patients.
They always have a smile, remember you,
Great service. Dr Simmons is the best!
Best dental service in the Apple Valley area. Pleasant staff who are professional and answer all the questions and concerns that you may have.
I had a loose crown and Brite Smiles was able to work on it within an hr of my phone call. Great customer service.!!
I’ve been going here since I was a kid—sometimes I’m surprised at how much they remember about me. Everyone has always been super nice, and they’ve always taken good care of my teeth. 👌🏼 …
Awesome staff and super friendly
They do very good work in a safe and friendly environment.
Dr. Simmons at Brite Smiles is perfect as always. Explains well & personable
& does wonderful work.
Awesome experience! I have had bad dental anxiety in the past and everyone was very welcoming and eased those anxieties!
Everyone is so great at Bright Smiles. Best dentist in the city.
Our family has been going to Brite Smiles for 35 years. Their professionalism and quality of care is the best.
Thorough, friendly, fast, great preventive care and also take care of emergencies. We have been patients here for over 15 years.
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Dr. Simmons brilliantly resolves every dental/tongue issue I’ve ever had. …
Everyone in the dental care are friendly and make you feel safe and good
Dr. Simmons is really great and so is the hygienist I see there.
Always a quick yet thorough visit. Friendly staff. No complaints.
Very helpful hygienist, and good customer service with affordable in house plan for people like me without dental insurance from my medical health insurance
I’ve been going here for years! Doc’s experience shows and he and his staff are friendly, and knowledgeable!
Dr Endstrom was able to fix my permanent bracket that came off during the Stay at home order. I called the office at 7:30am and was in the office at noon! That made me feel like my issue was a priority. They have always provided great care.
Short, efficient visit this morning. Got me in and out in less than 30 minutes. Thanks for not making me have to take time off to visit! I’m also 25 and have been going to this place for 20 years now. Never had any issues, very impressive.
Dr. Simmons did an excellent job of pulling my tooth and repairing my jaw bone. Very good at explaining what was happening and why
Staff is always very friendly. Been going there for several years.
Bad news is that I had to have some major work done.
Good news is that I had it done at Brite Smiles. Very happy.
I have now been going to Brite Smiles for 5 years, and I have never been happier with my dentist. They are very helpful with appointment reminders and helped me Immensely with my dental troubles. I now have renewed confidence in the dental …
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Always excellent care by Dr. Simmons and his great staff (loved Kayley)! And they got me in within a day to accommodate my request 🙂
There needs to be 10 stars, not 5! I love Dr. Edstrom. She takes very good care of her patients and yet is incredibly friendly and efficient. Thank you!
Been using Brite Smiles for years. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Dr. Edstrom really does care about your comfort and look.
I wish I had discovered this practice years ago! These are great people making an unpleasant experience just the opposite. Recommend highly.
In my lifetime I’ve had braces twice and 5 oral surgeries that have all scarred me when it comes to my feeling about going to the dentist. Dr. Edstrom is amazing! Even though I still get anxiety and fear when going to see her, I know that …
Best Dentist ever. Knowledgeable, kind, and the the best. His work is always perfect. Would recommend his very highly.
Always friendly and timely appointments. Excellent dental care. I would recommend Brite SMile Dental to all my friends.
I have gone to Dr. Simmons for over 30 years and find him to be an outstanding dentist. he provides a variety of services with care and excellent experience paying close attention to his patients needs.
Dr. Simmons and staff are always extremely nice. Rarely have to wait to get in if an appointment is set up. Great service for myself and the etire family. Very happy here.
Dr. Simmons and the entire Brite Smiles staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The office and environment were clean and comfortable. As a first time client, I am looking forward to my next visit!
With My background of injuries in my past? Everyone including my new Doc made me feel comfortable during every step of my visit and procedure.
Rachel at Brite Smiles Dental Care is a Very Professional Dental Hygienist. Just wanted to Thank Rachel for many years of dental care . Merry Christmas to every one at Brite Smiles Dental Care! Sincerely! Rick Clemens
My family and I have been going to Brite Smiles for more than 30 years now. We just would not consider going anywhere else. Everyone is very friendly and caring. We would highly recommend going to him and his staff.
Friendly and professional. Good with kids, and great referrals for specialized surgery, etc. First Dentist I’ve been to, where they didn’t try to make me feel guilty even ONCE! …
Great Dental care – they take great care of my teeth and I have a wonderful smile because of the work Dr. Simmons did
My first time at Brite Smiles. Very happy with the care from Rachel, the dental assistant and Dr. Edstrom.
Very professional and treats you like family. Questions from me or my family are encouraged and answered. I appreciate seeing the same hygienist every six months. 😃 …
Dr. Edstrom was extremely helpful and listened to what I wanted to do. She was great at explaining everything and answering my questions! I would highly recommend her to anyone with dental issues or just regular dental maintenance.
I have been a patient for over 30 years. Dr. Simmons and the staff are great!
Great experience, as always, due to Dr. Simmons’ extensive professional skill. Everything about Brite Smiles is consistently top notch.
After 16 months of pain, I went to see a more qualified dentist. Turns out, my “jaw” pain was actually tooth nerve pain. A crown should not have been put on one of my teeth (had 2 put in same day). At the very least, my 3rd appointment (see …
The cleanest and kindest dentist and staff. I came from out of state to see them, that is how amazing they are.
Dr. Simmons and his staff let you know you’re in very capable hands with knowledgeable, professional and friendly treatment. I’ve had a variety of procedures and treatments over the years with them and would recommend them every time!
Dr Simmons did an awesome job straightening my teeth with braces! I had one tooth that was totally backwards and he got it to fully turn in less than the amount of time than traditional braces!
In Response to Brite Smiles (below): I was in need of help, i.e. the incredible jaw pain, the last time I was in your office. Instead of assessing my jaw and the the pain, I was hurried out the door. Your offer is past the acceptable time …
Visiting with the folks at Brite Smiles is always a pleasant experience. I am in my seventh year at this practice with Dr. Simmons and Rachel and have always been completely satisfied with my appointments. Because I have no dental insurance, the Brite Smiles in-house dental plan is of particular help to me.
I was called to see if I could fit into a canceled appointment slot. I was and arrived on time. I did have to wait for 30 to be seen. The staff were very apologetic, and the ensuing appointment with Dr Simmons went well.
Very shady dental office….They strongly recommended I have three expensive crowns. I got a second opinion from another dentist and he thought I only needed one filling. Plus their prices are much higher than others in the area. Do what you wish but I will never go back and am happy to report my bad experience to let others know.
From the front office to the back office — the team is professional and personable.
The exams and cleanings are thorough.
I highly recommend!
Very expensive and sub-part work. Went there for implants. Dr Simmons didn’t know what he was doing. I’ve got these posts all at crazy angles and drilled too deep into my skull. Plus he cracked a tooth during the process. Huge regret …
Very satisfied with Bright Smiles Dental. The hygienists, staff, and doctors are all kind, knowledgeable, and capable. Highly recommended! This is my dentist for life!
Dr. Simmons is a perfectionist! My teeth look great due to his hard work on my implants and crowns over the past two years.
Dental hygienist, Mary, very professional, describing the condition of my teeth and gums as she worked. Office and staff very aware of maintaining a heathy and safe protocol and environment during Covid-19.
Dr Simmons is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. Had an extraction and part 1 of an implant yesterday and everything went smooth. Zero pain during the procedure or since. Very satisfied with the visit.
Very personable staff and excellent care!
I went in for a cleaning and evaluation that was supposed to be free. My family had been there before and really didn’t find it a good fit for us. I decided to give them another try because of the promotion. The dental practice is fine I …
We’ve been with our dentist for over 20 years and though we are now in Tennessee we are still seeing him. His assistants are awesome and staff is very friendly!
My hygienist Sweet Rachel is so gentle and thorough. Clean teeth and Dr . Simmons gave me a good report. Great place, wonderful people.
Great hygienist! She worked around all my concerns about my back positioning, my essential tremor, tmj, concerns about my teeth and my general anxiety about dentistry. Would give her 10 stars. Dr. Edstrom is always empathetic, professional and highly competent.
I love this office. Everyone is great. I have been a patient for 15 years and always have wonderful experiences. If you are in need of a dentist, I highly recommend Brite Smiles!
Thanks to Kayla and Dr . Simmons for taking such good care of me after being so many years of not having Dental Insurance. You were thorough and gentle and patient with me.
Mary is the sweetest hygienist, makes you feel right at home. The doctor is super friendly and has a gentle touch…..5 stars from me!
I have been coming here with my daughter for years and every time we go the staff is always friendly and kind and explain everything in detail if we have any questions. The hygienists are gentle and take their time to do a thorough examination and we always leave with clean, smooth, and fresh looking teeth.
Dr. Simmons and his staff are the best. They are very patient and friendly and they really care about you and your dental needs.
Great care at Brite Smiles. Complete, compassionate, professional. Thank you! My dental care is important to me, and I have been very happy there!
I have found my new Dental Home. Excellent staff from when you enter, when you are sitting in the chair, and los of smiles, even when wearing the masks. They work with you on what you need, can afford, and explain everything clearly.
I have gone to Brite Smiles and Dr. Simmons for years. The staff is so accommodating and friendly. I am very happy with all of them and will continue to go there.
Dr Simmons and Mary the fantastic hygienist are the best west of the Mississippi. Quick in, efficient, friendly and complimentary if you have been taking care of your teeth.
I have been going to Brite Smiles Dental Care for over 15 years. My hygienist, Mary is awesome and has become a friend I enjoy catching up with every six months. Both Dr. Simmons and Dr. Edstrom have been great. I highly recommend Brite Smiles Dental Care.
Dr. Simmons and the team was able to fit me in right away to help with my tooth ache. They were very accommodating and caring when I needed it! Special thanks to Vanessa for being there for me! I appreciate all your hard work!
I’ve been going to Brite Smiles since 2006 and they are excellent at dentistry! Especially for those of us who are petrified of the dentist. I’ve recommend them to family and friends for years.
I’ve been a very satisfied client of Brite Smiles for roughly 10 years. I find the staff pleasant and very detailed in their approach to dentistry. I plan to continue with their business for the foreseeable future.
I have visited many dentists in my lifetime but Bright Smiles is far superior to all of them
Their expertise is outstanding, but more their understanding, consideration and …
Dr Edstrom listens and shows concern for my needs… and all that really helps me feel cared for. Cuz, I gotta say, the dentist office has never been my favorite place to hang out. 😂🤣😂 …
The staff was very friendly and professional, and after telling me my MNCare wouldn’t cover the cleaning they found me a place that would. I also enjoyed listening to the doctor’s medical jargon while the assistant took notes, I’ve never had a dentist do that it was very interesting.
When you still get compliments on your teeth at 60, something is going right! I have called Brite Smiles and Dr. Dennis Simmons, my dentist of choice for the past 20 years. With the recommendations I’m given for different issues I face, I …
Love Brite Smiles Dental Care- in fact you see brite smiles when you enter the office. So friendly! Office is nice, open and airy. Staff is fantastic. And Dr. Lynn, whom I just worked with, is great! …
AWESOME is the best way to describe Brite Smiles Dental Care! I have been a patient with them for 30+ years, and would recommend them to anyone and everyone (especially those who “don’t like going to the dentist”). All the staff members are …
Brite Smiles is awesome! I’ve been going to see them for the past 20 years. They have watched me grow up and experience all sorts of things like having an expander, braces, cavities, chipped tooth, etc. They’ve been able to help with it all …
Great staff all around. Everything was explained clearly and everyone was very friendly. They were responsive to my needs and made sure my experience was as comfortable as possible. Dr. Simmons’ experience and chair side manner was appreciated. Would highly recommend.
It was great experience at Brite smiles dental care for my daughter dental checkup.
Brite Smiles is a great place to go for dentistry. I felt safe with all their protocols in place for Covid, and everyone is so kind and easy to work with. Thank you, Dr. Simmons and team!
Brite Smiles is a wonderful, peaceful and safe place. Each of the doctors and all of the staff are expert! I love having Mary as my hygienist. I’ve been a patient for over 15 years and wouldn’t go anywhere else!.
Always a great experience at Brite Smiles Dental. Everyone is very nice and Dr.Simmons has a good sense of humor. Always enjoy my experiences.
I just started going to Brite Smiles and they found that I had cavities which was a big bummer.I was totally freaking out about the needles and acting like a baby and Dr. Edstrom and her staff were so patient with me. They took their time …
I’ve been going to Brite Smiles for years and I’ve loved each and every experience. My dental hygienist always remembers the little details of my life from the conversations that we have and it helps me to forget I’m at the Dentist office!
I came here for the first time for a cleaning and I was greeted by a friendly receptionist and my dental hygienist was very kind and gentle. She did a thorough cleaning! The dentist was also very friendly and did a thorough examination on my mouth and teeth. I’m happy I chose this dental clinic to go to!
Dr Simmons is one of the better dentists that I’ve been to. I’m confident in the work that I’ve had done here and haven’t had any issues with it. Very knowledgeable, and takes the time to address my concerns. The office staff is friendly and efficient.
Had an emergency for what turned out to be a root canal and Dr. was able to fit me in right away on a Monday morning (8am). Follow up only a week later. Took care of the initial pain. Great care as always.
This morning I called to schedule an appointment for my son, and I was asked if I had health insurance. When I responded I had Health Partners; the next question from her mouth was “is it thru the state?”… I asked her, “why would you …
Went here because I’d received an ad in the mail saying they were friendly, and good with dental trauma patients. I have bad dental trauma and hadn’t been to a dentist in years, so I wrote that on my paperwork along with “please don’t …
This is the BEST place to go for dental care, period.
You won’t find a better group of experts anywhere else.
They show you the big picture, and give you your options. …
I’ve been going to Dr. Simmons for dental care for over 20 years. He does great work. I have never had a bad experience at Brite Smiles. The staff is always friendly and professional.
I’ve been going to Dr Simmons with Brite Smiles in Apple Valley for 20 years and have been to many bad dentists since I was young. I went to him scared and not trusting any. He is the BEST at all his techniques for calming but especially at …
Dr. Simmons is the best dentist I’ve ever been to. He gives thorough treatment plans, makes sure his patients are comfortable and keeps people smiling with a sense of humor and great bedside manner. I won’t go anywhere else!
Good routine visit. My hygienist is consistently professional and personable (thanks Mary!). Dr. Simmons is worth waiting for and a reassuring word from him helps me to relax my attitude and that relaxes my jaw muscles in this time of Covid and motivates one to continue taking care of their teeth and look forward to the next party!
Exceptional & professional dental care is the result at Brite Smiles. Dr Simmons & staff deserve “kudos” for providing the best experience I’ve come across at a dental provider…They are “the best!”
Dr. Simmons and the entire staff was very welcoming on my visit after restrictions were lifted regarding COVID-19. The office and staff (from the front desk staff to my hygienist Mary) took all of the necessary precautions regarding social …
I had a crown that broke, but they are taking care of it free of charge due to their guarantee, no questions, no hassle. It has been a little bit of a difficult tooth and multiple trips back to get it right, but that is where Dr. Simmons …
I’ve recently had the need to call Brite Smiles’ emergency line several times, and Mary Lynn and Dr. Simmons have been very responsive and were able to fit me into the schedule right away. While the dentist’s office is my least favorite place to be, I totally trust Dr. Simmon’s care and ethics.
I’ve had an extreme fear of the dentist office for a very long time, but Brite Smiles has been very receptive of that. They were wonderful at informing me of treatments and making sure I was alright during my visit. My dental hygienist, …
The customer service atDr. Simmons practice is second to none. My hygienist, Rachel is awesome as are all the people employed b Dr. Simmons. If you’re looking for the best dental care in this region, see Dr. Simmons and his staff.
Rachel, my dental hygienist, is just wonderful! She’s very informative, friendly and has made each of my appointments extremely smooth. I usually have high anxiety but not here! Dr. Simmons is always a hoot and has helped me through each …
I was pleasantly surprised by the entire Bright Smiles office. All of the staff were professional, friendly & most helpful. Dr. Simmons thank you for your time & confirming that the initial work recommended by another office was clearly not …
Once again my experience with Dr. Simmons and his team at Brite Smiles Dental Care was excellent. I have consistently had the highest level of care and attention to detail since first going to them a handful of years ago, I would highly recommend them to anyone who expects the best from their dental provider.
I have always been nervous getting dental work done. Since I started going to Brite Smiles, I have felt much more comfortable, have received excellent care and always happy with the work performed. I have seen several of the Dental …
Dr. Simmons and his staff were excellent! They made me feel very comfortable and actually took the time to explain everything to me so I could make an informed decision. Dr. Simmons has a great sense of humor which made me feel at ease. I’m not as nervous about my upcoming appointment. I would highly recommend them.
I have been going to Brite Smiles for more than 25 years. They have always been very professional, friendly and genuinely caring! Their kindness is extended by all personnel there to all ages of patients!
I’m a 55 year old with sensory issues and extreme fear/dislike of dentistry. This is the first time, in my life, that I had a totally positive experience at a dental office. …
As someone who suffers from anxious feelings surrounding dentists appointments, this place has really been the best dentists office I’ve encountered. After going a few too many years without a visit to a former dentist I wasn’t a fan of, I …
I had not seen a Dentist in years and had some anxiety about seeing one after a long time. My anxiety was completely washed away almost immediately. Everyone was kind and pleasant, and my hygienist was gentle and thorough. Dr. Simmons was …
Best dentist and oral surgeon bar done!
Great hands and he never disappoints on quality of the service! …
Dr. Simmons provides first rate profession services. His broad knowledge base allows him to address complex dental challenges. By taking a systemic approach, he identifies the primary cause of discomfort and as a consummate dental surgeon …