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Northern Oral & Maxillofacial

3617 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
4.8(495 reviews)
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Northern Oral & Maxillofacial

About Northern Oral & Maxillofacial

Northern Oral & Maxillofacial in Duluth, Minnesota, provides orthodontic and oral surgery services for patients requiring comprehensive treatment.

The practice offers surgical orthodontics and TMJ treatment, addressing conditions that often require coordination between orthodontic and surgical approaches. The clinical team includes Dr. Duncan R. Puffer, Dr. Timothy L. Morse, Dr. Peter J. Mayer, Dr. Benjamin T. Heggestad, Dr. Marty J. Espe, and Dr. Mark T. Ash. The practice is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Northern Oral & Maxillofacial operates three locations to serve patients throughout the region. Patients can schedule appointments through the practice's online booking system. The practice accepts insurance and offers payment plans for treatment costs. CareCredit financing is also available for those who qualify. Northern Oral & Maxillofacial has received a 4.8 Google rating based on 495 reviews. The practice serves patients in Duluth and surrounding areas in Minnesota. Treatment planning is individualized based on clinical examination and diagnostic records to determine appropriate care.

Services Offered

Surgical OrthodonticsTMJ Treatment

Meet the Orthodontists

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Dr. Duncan R. Puffer, DDS

Lead OrthodontistAccepting New Patients
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Dr. Benjamin T. Heggestad, DDS, MD

Accepting New Patients
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Dr. Mark T. Ash

Accepting New Patients
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Dr. Peter J. Mayer

Accepting New Patients
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Dr. Timothy L. Morse

Accepting New Patients
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Dr. KIRSTIN M CARLSON --

NPI VerifiedAccepting New Patients16 yrs experience
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Dr. Marty J. Espe, DDS, MD

Accepting New Patients
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Dr. LUKE D CARLSON --

NPI VerifiedAccepting New Patients16 yrs experience

Insurance Accepted

Contact the office to verify your insurance coverage.

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We accept most insurance plans; however, we may not be in-network with all plans we accept. We will submit claims on behalf of patients as a courtesy. We can submit predeterminations to dental insurance only.

Patient Reviews

4.8(495 reviews)
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Nichole L
a month ago
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I’ve been to Northern Oral Surgery quite a few times over the last year. I’ve had some teeth removed, and recently had dental implants - I needed a lot of work, which was pretty stressful. I have seen 4 of the Doctors over the course of this treatment (mostly Dr. Morse) and all of them have been fantastic - professional, knowledgeable, and experienced. All of the staff (and especially the assistants) at Northern Oral are incredibly kind, empathetic, and patient (I’m anxious at the dentist). They know what they’re doing and it shows. Scheduling was easier than expected and I never had difficulty getting in to be seen. Any time I had questions or concerns they were happy to assist me and genuinely showed interest and care. I’ll be honest, not all dental providers I’ve dealt with have been ethical and we all know how expensive it can be, so to find a reputable establishment that prioritized my well being was pure gold. Not having to worry about their level of professionalism and experience was a weight off my shoulders. I can’t speak more highly of the team at Northern Oral and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them or go back if the need arose. Thank you to everyone at Northern Oral!

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Haille Ross
2 months ago
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I hate the dentist and it was the best and easiest process the entire time. All the employees like front desk, dentist, assistances, we’re all so patient and supportive through it all. I’d highly recommend anyone and everyone to come here. They care for their clients and work with you as much as they can. Also offers payment plans which helped a lot with current my financial situation.

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astanna oleson
a month ago
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I had such a great team of people to pull two of my teeth. I originally planned to be put to sleep but then changed the plan last minute to do laughing gas being I am a breastfeeding mom. They were completely on bored with it & understood my reasoning. I highly recommend! All other places for me my anxiety would be through the roof before even starting but not here they made me feel so comfortable & welcomed

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Jeff Menzel
5 months ago
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Based on only an initial consultation, most feedback is positive, with a bit of it intended to be constructive. Tammy, Rachel, and Dr. Ash were all excellent, thorough, friendly, and they readily answered all my Q’s. Facilities were also great. On the improvement opportunity side, the pre-registration electronic form took a good 45 min to complete, and I can’t understand why it was necessary to repeatedly enter the exact same info 4-5 times. (SSN, spouse’s SSN, address, insurance info, etc., etc.). Thorough is fine and understandable, but in hindsight, I should have completed paperwork manually and just drawn arrows to all the repeat requests. Great people, but a few minor opps on the systems side. Unfortunately, they also don’t accept my insurance.

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Stephanie Preckel
2 months ago
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My second molar extraction and implant to come with Dr. Morse and his group. I was in a lot of pain and anxious about this tooth. I cannot say enough about the comfort care and expertise in my medical team each time I’ve been there. This last time was no different. I was so grateful for all staff assisting in my surgery and anesthesia prep, giving me confidence that everything will be ok and it absolutely was. Dr. Morse is excellent, and was extremely helpful in getting me into surgery as quickly as possible. Thank you so much!!

See all 495 reviews on Google

Frequently Asked Questions

Northern Oral & Maxillofacial offers the following orthodontic treatments: Surgical Orthodontics, TMJ Treatment. Contact the office to discuss which option is right for you.
Contact Northern Oral & Maxillofacial directly to confirm insurance acceptance.
Contact Northern Oral & Maxillofacial to learn about consultation options and fees.
Northern Oral & Maxillofacial is currently welcoming new patients in Duluth, MN. Call (218) 722-8377 or book online to schedule your first visit.
Northern Oral & Maxillofacial is located at 3617 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN 55811. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=2759095335561977446&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
Northern Oral & Maxillofacial office hours: Mon 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Tue 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Wed 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Yes, Northern Oral & Maxillofacial offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable. Contact the office to discuss financing options.
Northern Oral & Maxillofacial is staffed by Dr. Duncan R. Puffer, Dr. Benjamin T. Heggestad, Dr. Mark T. Ash, Dr. Peter J. Mayer, Dr. Timothy L. Morse, Dr. KIRSTIN M CARLSON --, Dr. Marty J. Espe, Dr. LUKE D CARLSON --. Providers are board-certified orthodontists.
Northern Oral & Maxillofacial has a 4.8 out of 5 star rating based on 495 patient reviews on Google.

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Contact Information

3617 W Arrowhead Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
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Practice Info

Payment Plans Available
Online Booking Available

Accessibility & Parking

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Payment Methods

Cash
Credit Cards
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Contactless / NFC
CareCredit

Office Hours

Mon7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thu7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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