Business Details
31 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Pediatric Dental Care in Wisconsin
First Impressions is a specialized pediatric dentistry and orthodontics practice dedicated to nurturing confident smiles from infancy through adolescence. With decades of combined experience and advanced pediatric training, our team prioritizes compassionate, customized care tailored to each child's unique needs, including those with special requirements. We emphasize preventive care, education, and early intervention to establish lifelong oral health habits. Our inclusive approach ensures a welcoming environment where children feel empowered and parents are equipped with the knowledge to support their child's dental journey.By integrating dental and orthodontic services under one roof, we streamline care coordination, reducing scheduling conflicts and enhancing accessibility for Wisconsin families. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to community engagement, supporting local youth initiatives and educational programs to foster healthier smiles and stronger communities.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Frenectomy
Oral Surgery
Preventative Care
Restorative Treatments
Dental Emergencies
Special Needs Dentistry
Invisalign
Braces
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in pediatric dental care since 1995.
- Our team includes specialists trained in treating children with special needs.
- We provide integrated dental and orthodontic services under one roof.
- Our child-friendly environment reduces anxiety and builds lifelong confidence.
- We offer same-day emergency dental care for urgent pediatric needs.
What people say
Fantastic team
Totally comfortable
Phenomenal staff
Individualized care
Magic spell experience
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry services focus on preventive care, early intervention, and gentle treatment for children from infancy through adolescence. We specialize in creating positive dental experiences through child-friendly techniques and education. Our team addresses common childhood dental issues while fostering lifelong oral hygiene habits in a welcoming environment designed to reduce anxiety and build confidence.
Orthodontics
We provide comprehensive orthodontic solutions including traditional braces and Invisalign for children and teens. Our specialists create customized treatment plans to correct alignment issues and improve oral function. Early intervention options help guide proper jaw development and minimize future treatment needs through coordinated dental-orthodontic care.
Oral Surgery
Our oral surgery services address extractions, impactions, and tissue corrections using advanced techniques and sedation options. The team specializes in minimally invasive procedures for children of all ages, including bone grafting and fistula closures, performed with a focus on patient comfort and quick recovery.
Frenectomy
We offer laser-assisted frenectomies to correct tongue-tie and lip-tie conditions affecting feeding, speech, and dental development. This quick, minimally invasive procedure improves oral mobility and function, often providing immediate benefits for infants and children with feeding difficulties or speech impediments caused by restricted oral tissues.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our practice provides specialized dental care for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental conditions. The team combines pediatric dental expertise with sensory-friendly accommodations and behavioral techniques to ensure comfortable, effective treatment in a supportive environment tailored to each child's specific requirements.
People
Dr. Maggie Chicka
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Chicka specializes in pediatric dental care with a focus on preventive treatments and early intervention. She creates comfortable experiences for children through personalized approaches and gentle techniques.
Dr. John Clifford
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Clifford brings extensive experience in treating children with special needs, combining technical expertise with compassionate care to address unique dental requirements in a supportive environment.
Dr. Marie Cineus
Oral Surgeon
Dr. Cineus specializes in pediatric oral surgery, performing extractions, biopsies, and tissue corrections with advanced techniques. She completed her residency in Wisconsin and focuses on comfortable, efficient surgical care for young patients.
Dr. Anna Kramer
Orthodontist
Dr. Kramer provides orthodontic treatments including braces and Invisalign for children and teens. She emphasizes early evaluations to guide proper dental development and create lasting smiles through personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Kendal Lane
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Lane specializes in infant dental care and first-visit experiences, helping establish positive dental habits from an early age through engaging, educational approaches that make dentistry fun for young children.
Questions
At what age should children have their first dental visit?
We recommend the first visit when the first tooth erupts or by age one, following the 'First Tooth, First Birthday' guideline for early dental health assessment.
How do you help children with dental anxiety?
Our child-friendly environment, specialized training in pediatric behavior management, and 'tell-show-do' techniques help reduce anxiety through positive reinforcement and personalized comfort choices.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our team has specialized training to care for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental conditions, providing adaptive treatments in a supportive environment.
What orthodontic options are available for teens?
We offer traditional braces, Invisalign, and early intervention treatments customized to each teen's dental development needs with coordinated care planning.
How are dental emergencies handled?
We provide prompt emergency care for dental injuries, offering same-day appointments and immediate treatment for urgent pediatric dental issues.
What causes tooth decay in children?
Bacteria interacting with sugars create acids that attack teeth. We educate families on preventive measures like proper brushing, dietary habits, and regular checkups to prevent decay.
