Convenient Access from River Hills
River Hills is a quiet village, and its residents tend to prefer dental care that is thorough rather than hurried. As a dentist River Hills, WI patients can reach in about 13 minutes, Successful Smiles offers that kind of planned, unhurried care from our office on N Port Washington Rd in Mequon. Three general dentists, in-house 3D imaging and implant surgery all share the same building.
From the center of the village at N River Rd and W Dean Rd, follow N River Rd and N Hawthorne Rd out to W Brown Deer Rd (WI-100). Head east on Brown Deer Rd to I-43, go north to exit 85, and turn onto W Mequon Rd before a right onto N Port Washington Rd. The drive covers 5.5 miles and takes about 13 minutes. Our address is 11345 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092, and our Google Maps listing has directions from your door. Patients in Fox Point and Brown Deer come to us along much of the same route.
Thoughtful Dentistry for River Hills Homeowners
River Hills is the only community in Milwaukee County zoned entirely residential, and its zoning requires homes on lots of at least one acre. Because the village is zoned entirely residential, everyday errands, dental visits included, happen outside its borders. Choosing a practice is really a question of which nearby office deserves the trip.
We think the answer rests on how care is planned. Our doctors take time with the first exam, review digital x-rays with you on screen and use 3D CBCT scans when a tooth or implant site needs a closer look. You leave knowing what is healthy, what needs watching and what needs treatment now.
The village is also home to landmarks that draw visitors from across the area, including the Lynden Sculpture Garden and the campus of University School of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Country Club has occupied land on the western bank of the Milwaukee River since 1911. Village Hall, a 1939 Public Works Administration building on N Pheasant Ln, still serves residents today.
Why Bite Health Matters to River Hills Adults
Many adults bring years of dental history to a first visit: crowns from several dentists, a filling that never felt quite right, teeth that wear faster than they should. Those signs often point to the bite rather than to any single tooth. Fixing one tooth at a time, without looking at how the jaws meet, tends to repeat the problem.
Our approach follows the Dawson Academy philosophy. Before major restorative or cosmetic work, we study how your teeth, jaw joints and chewing muscles work together. That can explain morning headaches, jaw fatigue or clicking near the ear, and it shapes a plan that lasts.
Implants follow the same logic. A replacement tooth has to fit your bite as well as your smile, so we plan placement with a CBCT scan and, when helpful, a 3D-printed surgical guide made in our office. Read more on our Dawson Academy certified care page.
For River Hills patients weighing a larger plan, we explain which steps come first and why, and we review the cost of each step before it begins. You decide the pace. Some people finish everything in a single season, while others prefer to spread treatment over a longer stretch around travel and other commitments. Either way, the goal stays the same: a stable bite and dental work that lasts.
Dental Care From a Dentist River Hills, WI Patients Can Plan Around
Comprehensive Occlusal Care
Bite analysis, careful equilibration and custom splints or nightguards. Comprehensive occlusal care addresses jaw fatigue, worn or chipped teeth and TMJ clicking at the source.
Dental Implants
Single teeth, implant bridges and full-arch restorations, from bone grafting through the final crown. Our dental implants are placed and restored in one office, so your plan never changes hands.
Restorative Care
When older crowns or bridges fail, we replace them with work built to match your bite. Restorative care also includes tooth-colored fillings and full-mouth treatment plans.
Gum Disease Treatment
Healthy gums are the foundation under every crown and implant. Gum disease treatment combines periodontal evaluations, scaling and root planing and laser decontamination, followed by maintenance every three to four months.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers, whitening and repairs to chipped or worn edges can refresh a smile without changing its character. Cosmetic dentistry starts with an AI-generated preview so you see the goal first.
Curious about the equipment behind these services? Our advanced technology page covers intraoral scanners, in-office 3D printing, dental lasers and CEREC crowns.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Alex Silvia is Dawson Academy certified and has been recognized with awards for surgical and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Christine Bruno and Dr. Nicki Gross, DDS, round out the team, each a graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
For larger treatment plans, we review every fee before work begins so there are no surprises. Payment by CareCredit, major credit cards, cash or check is welcome. We also work with most PPO plans; please verify your specific plan with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Successful Smiles from River Hills, and how do I get there?
Our office is 5.5 miles from the center of River Hills, about 13 minutes away. Take N River Rd and N Hawthorne Rd to W Brown Deer Rd, then I-43 north to exit 85 and W Mequon Rd. For a dentist River Hills, WI residents can reach without crossing the city, it is a straightforward drive.
Can a bite problem cause morning headaches?
It can. Clenching or grinding during sleep strains the jaw muscles, and that tension often shows up as a headache on waking. Worn or chipped teeth are another clue. A bite evaluation helps us find the cause, and a custom splint or nightguard can protect teeth and calm the muscles while you sleep.
What is a CBCT scan, and why would I need one before an implant?
A CBCT scan is a 3D image of your teeth, jaw and surrounding bone, taken right in our office. It shows bone height, width and nearby nerves that a flat x-ray cannot. We use it to plan implant position precisely and to decide whether bone grafting is needed first.
What does Dawson Academy certified mean for my dental treatment?
It means Dr. Silvia has completed the Dawson Academy's training in how teeth, jaw joints and muscles work together. In practice, your crowns, veneers or aligner plan are designed around a stable, comfortable bite. The goal is dental work that lasts longer and does not chip or wear early.
How do you keep a long appointment comfortable?
We start only once you are comfortable, use gentle numbing and offer cozy blankets in the chair. Nitrous oxide is available for patients who want extra calm; it keeps you aware and wears off within minutes, so you can drive yourself home afterward.
Schedule Your Visit from River Hills
Call 262-381-3739 to meet a dentist River Hills, WI residents can count on for careful planning. Appointments run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday until 3:30 PM. See every community on our Areas We Serve page, or start with our Dentist Mequon, WI homepage.