Convenient Access from Grafton
For many Grafton commuters, our office is already on the way. Successful Smiles sits just off I-43 at the Mequon Rd exit, with our office on N Port Washington Rd in Mequon about 13 minutes south of downtown. Anyone looking for a dentist Grafton, WI drivers can reach before work will find three general dentists, CEREC crowns made in one visit and appointments that start at 8:00 AM.
From 12th Ave downtown, take Washington St (WI-60) east to I-43 and head south. Stay on the freeway for a little over six miles, leave at exit 85 for Mequon Rd (WI-167), and turn right onto N Port Washington Rd. The office is at 11345 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092, after 8.9 miles and about 13 minutes on the road. The Successful Smiles map listing has turn-by-turn directions. Patients from Cedarburg and Saukville use the same stretch of I-43.
A Mill Town Turned Suburb, and a Practice That Fits
Grafton started as a mill town. The Milwaukee River flows south through downtown, and early mills built three dams on it for water power. The village incorporated in 1896 from part of the Town of Grafton, which still surrounds it on the north, east and south. After World War II it grew quickly into the suburb it is today.
History is easy to find here. Lime Kiln Park keeps three of the five original kilns of the Milwaukee Falls Lime Company, set against tall dolomite outcrops along the river. Paramount Records ran a studio and pressing plant in the village from 1929 to 1935, which is why Grafton sits on the Mississippi Blues Trail and why the downtown gathering space is called Paramount Plaza.
The village keeps a practical, hardworking feel, and residents tend to want the same from their dentist. Clear answers, fair costs and no wasted visits matter more than extras. That is how we run our practice.
Like the rest of Ozaukee County, the village has a strong commuter streak, and its main roads point south. WI-60 runs right through downtown before meeting I-43 near the eastern commercial district, so getting to the freeway takes only a few minutes from most neighborhoods. The Ozaukee Interurban Trail also runs through town, linking it with Cedarburg and Port Washington for walkers and cyclists.
Commuting, Crowns and Time Away From Work
I-43 passes through the eastern side of Grafton, with exits 92 and 93, and plenty of residents drive it south every weekday. Our office sits about a third of a mile from exit 85. An 8:00 AM cleaning can fit between leaving home and reaching the office, and you are back on the freeway soon after.
A crown is where the time savings really show. Many offices take two appointments and leave you in a temporary crown for a couple of weeks. With CEREC, we scan the tooth, design the crown on screen, mill it from ceramic in our office and bond it the same day. One visit, no putty impression and no temporary to break.
The same-day crowns page explains the steps in more detail. Not every tooth qualifies, and we will tell you if a different approach suits yours better.
Students have their own schedule. Grafton High School serves grades nine through twelve, and the village is split between the Grafton and Cedarburg school districts. Early weekday appointments help teens get a checkup or an aligner visit in without missing much class. Clear aligners need a check-up every six to eight weeks, so an early slot matters.
Services From a Dentist Grafton, WI Commuters Can Fit In
Restorative Care
Broken teeth, deep fillings and crowns that have worn thin are repaired with durable, tooth-colored materials. Restorative care also covers bridges and implant restorations when a tooth is lost.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings and low-radiation digital x-rays. Preventative dentistry also includes custom nightguards for people who clench during stressful work weeks.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and porcelain veneers can update a smile without a long string of visits. Cosmetic dentistry begins with an AI smile preview so you know where treatment is headed.
Dental Implants
A missing tooth can be replaced with an implant placed and restored right here. Dental implants are planned with 3D CBCT imaging, and nitrous oxide is available if you would like it.
Gum health supports all of these. If a cleaning shows bleeding or deeper pockets, we explain the findings and recommend a plan, often scaling and root planing with laser decontamination, before moving on to cosmetic or restorative work.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Nicki Gross, DDS, has happily settled in Grafton. She earned her DDS at Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2024 and served as class vice president. She works alongside Dr. Alex Silvia and Dr. Christine Bruno.
Insurance & Financing
Our team checks your benefits before you arrive, explains what is covered and submits claims for you. We are directly in-network with all Delta Dental plans and work with most PPO plans; verify your specific plan with us. CareCredit is also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Successful Smiles from Grafton, and how do I get there?
Downtown Grafton is 8.9 miles from our office, roughly 13 minutes by car. Take Washington St (WI-60) east to I-43 south, exit at 85 for Mequon Rd, and turn onto N Port Washington Rd. Commuters wanting a dentist Grafton, WI residents can reach on the way to work will find the exit easy to remember.
Is a one-visit crown as strong as a traditional crown?
A CEREC crown is milled from a solid block of ceramic, so it is a durable, permanent restoration rather than a stopgap. CEREC lets us scan the tooth, design the crown, mill it from ceramic and place it during a single appointment. If the tooth needs other treatment first, such as gum care or a deeper repair, we will explain the order of steps.
How early in the day can I book an appointment?
The day's first appointments begin at 8:00 AM on weekdays. We are open until 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and until 3:30 PM on Friday. Booking a few weeks ahead gives you the best chance at an early time, especially if you want the first appointment of the day.
What happens at the $99 new patient cleaning visit?
You get a full cleaning, an oral health exam and every standard x-ray in one appointment. The $99 offer is for new patients without insurance and in the absence of periodontal disease. If the exam finds gum disease, we explain the findings and the treatment options before anything else happens, so there are no surprises.
Should I allow extra time on I-43 for an 8 AM appointment?
Yes, a few extra minutes is wise. The usual drive from downtown Grafton is about 13 minutes, but southbound I-43 can slow at rush hour. Leaving 10 to 15 minutes early gives you time to check in calmly. Completing new patient forms online beforehand also shortens your first visit.
Schedule Your Visit from Grafton
Call 262-381-3739 or book online to see a dentist Grafton, WI commuters can reach in about 13 minutes. Find every community we serve on our Areas We Serve page, visit our Dentist Mequon, WI homepage, or check village news on the Village of Grafton site.