Best Dentists: Wauwatosa, WI | 62 Ranked Near You

How can I compare affordable Wauwatosa family dentists for regular care?

For affordable family dental care in Wauwatosa, compare what each quoted fee covers among the 62 dentists on this page: exams, cleanings, X-rays and any needed treatment. A lower yearly fee helps when the included visits fit your family's care, including gum maintenance or children's appointments. North Avenue and Bluemound Road offer locations to compare for the repeated trips from home or work. If you have BadgerCare Plus, check the dental benefit and participating dentist through your HMO before agreeing to self-pay costs.

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The Wauwatosa dental market, by the numbers

Wauwatosa dental leaders

Dental specialties in Wauwatosa

The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (17), Cosmetic Dentists (14), Teeth Whitening (14), Pediatric Dentists (10).

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Comparing Wauwatosa dentists

Rated Wauwatosa offices average 4.71 stars across 5,943 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.62 statewide. 29 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 12 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Zachary Rosen (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 767 reviews); Cream City Dental (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 478 reviews); Elizabeth Margrett (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 437 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Zachary Rosen, with 767 reviews at 4.9 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 62 dental offices: 53226 (53), 53213 (7), 53222 (2).

Wauwatosa family bills and care beyond cleanings

North Avenue offices offer routine plans and quotes for other dental work. The Wauwatosa dentist comparison puts patient reviews alongside the office location. Family costs depend on the visits included. The work proposed affects the bill too.

Routine and gum-care fees at Firefly Family Dentistry

Firefly's yearly plans are $445 for adults, $360 for children or $935 for 4 gum-care visits. New patients pay a $115 start fee in the first year only. Routine plans include 2 cleanings and 2 exams. Other work has a 10% to 15% discount.

Firefly Family Dentistry: 6535 West North Avenue; 414-258-8190.

MidTown plan renewals and work not included

MidTown's plan renews on its own unless written notice arrives 30 days before renewal. Implants, clear aligners and sleep devices are excluded. The plan cannot be used with insurance or CareCredit. Those terms affect the bill for work beyond cleanings.

MidTown Dental Care: 8726 West North Avenue; new-patient line 414-261-3376.

BadgerCare dental coverage in Milwaukee County

BadgerCare HMOs must provide dental care in Milwaukee County. Check which dentists your plan covers when choosing an office. For help with a covered service, ForwardHealth Member Services is 800-362-3002. Your own benefit sets what is covered and any copay.

Income-based care for children beyond Wauwatosa

Community Smiles gives priority to patients age 18 and younger. It accepts BadgerCare, ForwardHealth or Medicaid. Uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty level pay a reduced fee. Its request page says it is not accepting new adult patients.

Community Smiles Dental, Waukesha: 210 NW Barstow Street, Suite 305; 262-522-7645.

Young children and dental anxiety on North Avenue

Wauwatosa Dental Arts recommends a first visit by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth. Its children's care includes showing the tools, explaining each step and taking breaks. Parents can usually stay during early visits. The team can plan for a child's fears or special needs.

Wauwatosa Dental Arts: 11600 West North Avenue; 414-462-3160.

An orthodontic exam before setting the fees

Uniquely You starts with an exam, needed X-rays and a digital scan. The team explains the plan, length of care and cost. It offers in-house payments and family discounts. Fees and treatment are agreed before care starts.

Uniquely You Orthodontics: 8736 West North Avenue; 414-476-2244.

Implant fees depend on the teeth and bone

Wauwatosa has 17 offices listing implant care. A plan to replace teeth should name the final teeth and the work needed first, as in the Wisconsin implant comparison.

MidTown prices implant care after an exam and images. The number of teeth, implants and type of final teeth affect the fee. Tooth removal or bone grafting can add work. The office plans the stages from surgery to fitting a crown, bridge or full-arch denture.

Patient reviews and care beyond town

There are 29 Wauwatosa offices rated 4.9 to 5.0. Read about the kind of care you need alongside the rating. Elm Grove, Brookfield and West Allis add choices when another route works better for later visits.

Wauwatosa questions about cleaning plans, family care and fees

What does a new Wauwatosa patient pay to join Firefly's adult or child plan?

Firefly posts $445 a year for adults or $360 for children. New patients pay a $115 start fee in the first year. That added fee is not charged on yearly renewal. Routine plans include 2 cleanings and 2 exams, with other care receiving a 10% to 15% discount.

What does Firefly's gum-maintenance plan include compared with routine cleaning membership?

Firefly posts $935 for a plan with 4 gum-care visits. Routine membership has 2 cleanings. The gum plan also has 2 exams, specified images, a limited exam and fluoride. New patients have the first-year start fee; the proposed gum care helps decide which plan fits.

What should an uninsured parent bring for a Community Smiles dental discount?

Community Smiles asks for 2 recent pay stubs for each working adult at home. Bring the most recent tax return too. Staff can discuss other proof if needed, including unemployment or SSI statements. The uninsured income rule is below 200% of the federal poverty level; children receive priority.

Should a Wauwatosa BadgerCare member check an HMO before paying privately for dental care?

Yes, your BadgerCare HMO provides dental care in Milwaukee County. Check which dentists the plan covers and the benefit for the work you need. ForwardHealth Member Services at 800-362-3002 can explain whether a service is covered, including any copay. The plan and office need to review your own benefit.

When does Wauwatosa Dental Arts recommend the first visit for a baby?

At Wauwatosa Dental Arts, a baby's appointment is advised by the first birthday, or within 6 months after a tooth appears. Early visits check growth and give parents time for questions. The child gets used to care. Later visits can include exams, cleaning, sealants, fluoride and treatment for the child's needs.

How can Wauwatosa Dental Arts help an anxious child, and can a parent stay?

The team shows tools, explains each step and takes breaks to help a child understand the visit. Parents can usually stay, especially early in care. The office can plan for a child's health or sensory needs and discuss sedation when appropriate. Describe the child's fears before the visit.

What happens before a family agrees to an orthodontic fee at Uniquely You?

Uniquely You describes an exam, needed X-rays and a digital tooth scan before making the plan. The team explains the work, length of care and cost. Fees are agreed before starting. In-house payments and family discounts are offered, with care planned for that child or adult.

What changes an implant estimate at MidTown Dental Care?

The number of teeth and implants changes the plan, along with the crown, bridge or denture being fitted. Tooth removal or grafting can add work. MidTown reviews the mouth and images before quoting a cost. The team plans each stage, so the estimate needs to include the final teeth.

Wauwatosa, WI Dentists | 62 Ranked

How can I compare affordable Wauwatosa family dentists for regular care?

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