Convenient Access from Port Washington
From the lakefront city of Port Washington, our office is a straight run down I-43. Successful Smiles is a dentist Port Washington, WI families can reach in about 19 minutes, and our office on N Port Washington Rd in Mequon sits at the Mequon Rd exit. Despite the street name, we are not in the city itself: N Port Washington Rd is a long road that runs south through Mequon, and our building is at its Mequon Rd crossing.
Leave downtown on N Franklin St (WI-32), turn onto E Grand Ave and follow S Spring St (WI-32) south out of the city. WI-32 joins I-43 south; after about eight miles, take exit 85 for Mequon Rd (WI-167), turn right on W Mequon Rd and right again onto N Port Washington Rd to reach 11345 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092. The drive totals 13.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes, and our map listing can guide you the first time. We also serve nearby Saukville and Grafton.
Lake Michigan Living and a Dental Home Down the Shore
Port Washington is the county seat of Ozaukee County, set on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Its historic downtown fills the Sauk Creek valley, a natural break in the clay bluffs that made the shoreline easy to reach for early settlers. The harbor at the creek mouth was dredged in the 1870s, and today the city marina welcomes recreational boaters from April through November.
Two lighthouses tell the city's maritime story. The 1860 Light Station, run by the Port Washington Historical Society, includes the lighthouse with its lantern room and the keeper's living quarters. Out on the water, the Breakwater Light marks the harbor entrance. Fish Day, billed as the world's largest one-day outdoor fish fry, keeps that maritime identity alive.
City Hall sits on W Grand Ave downtown, and the Ozaukee Interurban Trail runs north to south through the city on its way toward Grafton and beyond. Students attend the Port Washington-Saukville School District, including Port Washington High School. With so much close to home, a dental trip out of town needs to earn its time.
Fewer Trips for Port Washington Patients
When the office is a 19-minute drive away, every visit you can skip is worth something. That is why we try to finish treatment in as few appointments as practical and to coordinate care for the whole household.
CEREC crowns are the simplest example. Instead of two appointments and a temporary crown in between, we scan the tooth, design the crown, mill it in our office and place it the same day. Fillings, crowns and cleanings for different family members can often be lined up back to back on one morning.
Implant care benefits from the same thinking. Our doctors place the implant and also restore it, so there is no referral to another office and no extra commute. Planning begins with a 3D CBCT scan in our office, and an in-office 3D printer can produce a surgical guide that helps position the implant accurately. Our advanced technology page explains each tool.
Prevention keeps the number of trips down over time. Two cleanings and exams a year catch decay and gum disease while they are small, and a custom nightguard protects teeth from overnight grinding. Those short visits do far more to protect your time than any emergency repair. If a problem does come up, new patients can book our $49 emergency exam and x-ray, offered to new patients only, and we strive to fit you into our schedule.
Services From a Dentist Port Washington, WI Residents Can Plan Ahead With
Dental Implants
From bone grafting to the final crown, every stage happens in one office. Dental implants can replace a single tooth, support a bridge or restore a full arch.
Restorative Care
Broken teeth and failing fillings are rebuilt with tooth-colored materials and CEREC ceramic. Restorative care also includes bridges and full-mouth plans when several teeth need work.
Preventative Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, oral cancer screenings and fluoride, timed so the whole family can come together. Preventative dentistry is the best way to avoid surprise visits.
Gum Disease Treatment
Puffy, bleeding gums are a sign to act. Gum disease treatment includes periodontal evaluations, scaling and root planing and laser decontamination.
Orthodontics
Clear aligners straighten teeth with check-ins only every six to eight weeks. Orthodontics at our office suits adults and teens who want fewer appointments.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Christine Bruno grew up in Oconomowoc and graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2021, after earning degrees at St. Olaf College. She shares the practice with Dr. Alex Silvia, whose implant training includes a one-year residency, and Dr. Nicki Gross, DDS.
Insurance & Financing
Before treatment, we explain costs clearly and add no hidden fees. Many plans from Cigna and Anthem are in-network, as are all Delta Dental plans; verify your specific plan with our team. Uninsured patients can join our in-house Dental Savings Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Successful Smiles from Port Washington, and how do I get there?
The office is 13.5 miles from downtown Port Washington, about a 19-minute drive. Follow WI-32 (Franklin St, Grand Ave and Spring St) to I-43 south, exit at 85 for Mequon Rd, then turn onto N Port Washington Rd. For a dentist Port Washington, WI drivers can reach in one freeway stretch, it is a direct trip.
From planning to final crown, how many appointments does an implant need?
Most implants involve a planning visit, the placement appointment and a final restoration visit, with healing time in between. The implant needs about three to six months to bond with the bone. Because our doctors handle both placement and restoration, all of these visits happen in one office.
Can family members book back-to-back appointments?
Yes, just ask for consecutive times when you call or book online. Lining up cleanings for several family members on one morning saves a second drive down I-43. Appointments start at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, so families can often finish before school or work begins.
Is 3D printing used in your office?
Yes. Our in-office digital 3D printer makes models, surgical guides for implant placement, nightguards and provisional restorations. Printing in-house means many items are ready sooner, without waiting on an outside lab. It works together with our intraoral scanners, so most impressions are digital rather than putty.
How much extra rush-hour time should I allow on I-43 for my appointment?
Allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes during the morning rush. The usual drive from downtown is about 19 minutes, but southbound I-43 can slow near the Milwaukee suburbs. For an 8:00 AM appointment, leaving a little early also gives you time to check in without hurrying.
Schedule Your Visit from Port Washington
Call 262-381-3739 to book with a dentist Port Washington, WI families can reach in about 19 minutes, Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Visit our Areas We Serve page, our Dentist Mequon, WI homepage, or the Port Washington Historical Society to plan a lighthouse visit.