Cherrywood Cosmetic, Implants and Restorative Dental Care

Savage, Minnesota

Your smile is how you greet the world.

Porcelain veneers, designed and previewed with you before anything is permanent.

A woman laughing with a bright, natural smile

Start with a conversation

Tell Dr Zettler what you would change.

We will call you back to arrange a time.
★★★★★  4.9 from 217 Google reviews
AACD accredited
In Savage since 1997
4.9 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews
J Jim H.a month ago
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Cherrywood Dental Care and the incredible Dr. Melissa Zettler highly enough. I have been a patient here for the last 10 years, trusting Dr. Zettler and her team with both my regular dental health and extensive cosmetic…
S Susan W.2 months ago
★★★★★
I have been a very happy and grateful patient of Dr. Zettler and her staff at Cherrywood for at least 20 years. You feel welcomed and confident the moment you walk in. Dr. Zettler has done miracles for me…
J Joyce S.a month ago
★★★★★
Great dentist and staff. Everyone very friendly, professional and efficient. Dr Zettler has taken care of my entire family from routine dental care, Invisalign, crowns and root canals. She does it all expertly. We wouldn't go anywhere else.
K Karenna S.2 months ago
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Dr. Zettler enough. I continue to choose her because she's excellent at what she does. She recently made time to get me in before a trip and placed a crown that fit perfectly on the first try…
L Lisa E.a month ago
★★★★★
My first visit as a new patient and it was great! The staff were lovely, knowledgeable and efficient. High tech equipment and very nice office. Highly recommend!
E Estefanía D.3 weeks ago
★★★★★
Excellent dentists and friendly staff. The entire experience was smooth and comfortable. I highly recommend this office.
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Accredited Academy of General Dentistry Invisalign Provider Kois Center Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors

Her own patients

A good veneer is hard to spot

Tina's smile before treatmentBefore
Tina's smile after treatmentAfter
Tina after treatmentTinaBraces first, then a digital smile design made to fit her face.
Joy's smile before treatmentBefore
Joy's smile after treatmentAfter
Joy after treatmentJoyInvisalign to balance her bite, then 10 porcelain veneers on top and 3 crowns below.
Regina's smile before treatmentBefore
Regina's smile after treatmentAfter
Regina after treatmentReginaInvisalign, then 10 porcelain veneers replacing her old ones.
Hamoudi's smile before treatmentBefore
Hamoudi's smile after treatmentAfter
Hamoudi after treatmentHamoudiFull upper and lower veneers plus two implants, planned digitally.
Read the story behind each smile

Tina. Tina had spent years wanting to improve her smile. She was tired of her gaps and broken teeth. First she had braces to position the teeth better. Then her teeth were scanned and a digital design was created to make sure her new smile fit her face. She got the balanced, pretty smile she asked for.

Joy. Joy wanted to restore her youthful smile. She had worn edges and a bite that did not feel comfortable. We carefully balanced her bite using Invisalign, then crafted her new smile to give her back the youthful look she wanted. Joy had 10 porcelain veneers on top and three crowns on the bottom.

Regina. Regina had old veneers that needed replacing. We began with Invisalign to better align her teeth, then used digital scans to plan out her new smile. 10 porcelain veneers gave her the healthy smile she wanted. What mattered most to her was a natural look, and that is what she got.

Hamoudi. Hamoudi had discolored and missing teeth. We crafted his new smile to restore the broken edges, create balance, and give him the dazzling look he wanted. He had full upper and lower veneers and two implants placed after planning his case digitally. We worked with Hamoudi to make sure his smile fit his personality.

Case notes from Dr Zettler.

Dr Melissa Zettler, DDS, AAACD

Dr Melissa Zettler, DDS, AAACD

Fewer than 400 dentists in the world hold full AACD accreditation. She is one of them.

She opened Cherrywood in Savage in 1997 and has spent nearly thirty years doing this work.

Dentistry, at its best, is an act of care. Every smile I restore is a person reclaiming something they thought was lost. Dr Melissa Zettler
Her training

Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College. DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, graduating with honors, followed by a one year clinical residency at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis.

Accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, earned 2025. Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry, 2022. Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, 2015. Coursework at the Spear Institute and the Dawson Academy, where she is also a faculty mentor. Certified in Bioclear, Vista grafting, Invisalign and CEREC.

Featured on the cover of the Women in Dentistry issue of Dentistry Today, and named a Minneapolis St. Paul Top Doctor.

How it works

You see your smile before it becomes permanent

Dr Zettler talking with a patient chairside
01

We talk. What would you like to change?

Reviewing a digital smile design on screen with a patient
02

Photos, scans and a digital design.

Dr Zettler holding a trial smile
03

A trial smile you wear and approve.

A patient celebrating her finished smile
04

Hand crafted porcelain, bonded.

Cherrywood Dental Care, Savage

The reception desk at Cherrywood Dental Care, Savage
The patient lounge at Cherrywood Dental Care A treatment room at Cherrywood Dental Care

14127 Vernon Avenue South
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 440-9303


  • Monday7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday7:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  • Thursday7:30 am to 2:30 pm

Common questions

How much do porcelain veneers cost?
A porcelain veneer will range in cost between $1,200 and $2,000 a tooth. Composite veneers run $250 to $1,500. Most insurance plans do not cover porcelain veneers.
How long do they last?
Porcelain veneers last 10 to 20 years depending on your habits, your diet and your oral hygiene. Composite averages five to seven years.
Will I see the result before it is permanent?
Yes. Your smile is designed digitally, then made into a trial smile you wear and approve. Treatment only moves forward once you are happy with it.
How many visits does it take?
Three to four. A consultation with photos and digital x-rays, then preparation within one to two weeks, then impressions and shade selection, then the final bonding appointment.
Will they look fake?
A good veneer is hard to spot. Each one is crafted individually to look natural and fit with the rest of your smile.
Can I spread the cost?
Cherrywood accepts CareCredit alongside major credit cards and cash. The application is quick and payment information often comes back in minutes.

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Life is too short for an average smile.