(715) 707-5992 [email protected] Crystal River Dental 400 School St, Waupaca, WI 54981
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Invisalign Preferred Provider • Advanced 3D Smile Mapping

Orthodontics & clear aligner therapy in Waupaca
Achieve straight, beautifully balanced teeth without the daily impact of traditional brackets and wires. At Crystal River Dental, we specialize in lifestyle-forward clear aligner therapies engineered to fit seamlessly into your routine.

Preferred Tier

Invisalign Certified Provider

Virtually Invisible

Clear Aligner Architecture

All Ages Served

Kids, Teens, and Adults

Flexible Payment

Financing Plans Available

Custom Alignment for Every Generation

Orthodontic care paths aren’t one-size-fits-all. We divide traffic into personalized age-bucket trajectories to optimize anatomical workflows.

Invisalign for Adults

Straighten your teeth with zero social or professional interruptions. Removable, comfortable, and practically invisible during high-profile work meetings.

Invisalign for Teens

Engineered for active lifestyles. Features specialized compliance indicators to track wear times while maintaining freedom for sports and instruments.

Phase 1 Early Orthodontics

Guiding jaw expansion and dental growth pathways in children aged 6 to 10. Intercepts structural complications before permanent teeth arrive.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Making an honest, transparent comparison helps build complete confidence in choosing the ideal treatment blueprint for your personal lifestyle.

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Our Alignment Portfolio

Advanced diagnostic and corrective modules designed to establish stable alignment profiles.

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Invisalign Full Treatment

Comprehensive clear aligner treatment loops optimized to solve crowding, gaps, crossbites, and deep overbites comfortably.

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Orthodontic Retainers

Custom structural retainers provided post-treatment to hold your teeth securely and protect your cosmetic smile investment long-term.

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Mouthguards & Expanders

Custom architectural palatal expanders and space maintainers configured to guide healthy pediatric growth stages.

Why Waupaca Chooses Us for Teeth Straightening

iTero 3D optical scanning

No messy putty impressions. Our high-speed digital scanners map your dental curves instantly, creating an accurate model for comfortable aligner tracking.

Visual outcome simulation

See your final alignment transformation before treatment even begins. Our modeling platforms display your step-by-step progress accurately.

Comprehensive oral tracking

As your family dental team, we supervise your root wellness, bone health, and gum architecture throughout alignment — matching cosmetics with true health.

Real Restorative Patient Success Stories

Read true feedback highlighting our gentle, transformation-focused clinical standards.
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Trusted by local families

4.8 ★★★★★ Google
Mary Lindenmeyer
Mary Lindenmeyer1 month ago
★★★★★

You really care about your clients!!! More than the one I had after40 plus years…

Russell Delgado
Russell Delgado6 months ago
★★★★★

A very good dentist and very nice and friendly

Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson5 months ago
★★★★★

Great dentist and coworkers!

Anna Gallegos-Hunt
Anna Gallegos-Hunt3 months ago
★★★★★

Dr Nguyen is a very knowledgeable and caring person..he explains options and the why of…

Gator G
Gator G4 months ago
★★★★★

Great and helpful always listens to my concerns

Cliff
Cliff5 months ago
★★★★★

Glad to be here: good listeners, good attention to detail, and hospitable. All make you…

Aaron Mueller
Aaron Mueller2 months ago
★★★★★

Very pleased! As an itinerant substitute dentist she did a fantastic and thorough job.

desiree lucena
desiree lucena2 months ago
★★★★★

A perfect place with super-professional people who provide excellent service. I was extremely satisfied with…

Vicki Sommers
Vicki Sommers5 months ago
★★★★★

Very friendly and efficient, best dentist I've ever had. Due to exposed roots teeth are…

bonnie banaszak
bonnie banaszak2 months ago
★★★★★

Thank you for getting me in today you made my day.

Alyssa Schauer
Alyssa Schauer4 months ago
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Dr. B was thorough and I am glad that my son had his chipped tooth…

Stacy
Stacy3 months ago
★★★★★

All employees are very nice and listen to ymy issues and explain what needs to…

Rodney Frankovis
Rodney Frankovis4 months ago
★★★★★

Very good. On time and thorough.

Randy Thern
Randy Thern1 month ago
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The cleaning was done in a relatively painless way. The exam was thorough and I…

Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson4 months ago
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I had a wonderful experience. The dental hygienist was very nice and was also encouraging…

martine mancini
martine mancini4 months ago
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Service was on time and very friendly.

All-Time Greatest Music
All-Time Greatest Music3 months ago
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The young lady that cleaned my teeth was very thorough and had a very pleasant…

Chuck Wieland
Chuck Wieland1 month ago
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Tina was excellent in what she was doing with my teeth. Was able to get…

Josh Jahnke
Josh Jahnke6 months ago
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Doc was great. Got one tooth pulled didn't feel a thing. Doc was very informative…

Mark wheaton
Mark wheaton5 months ago
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Great attention to detail.

Denny Schroeder
Denny Schroeder5 months ago
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Always a pleasant experience Thank you

Becca Lewis-Clifton
Becca Lewis-Clifton1 month ago
★★★★★

After starting in 2022, at CRD, I was happy the practice finally settled down with…

Tami French
Tami French5 months ago
★★★★★

First experience went awesome & I look forward to my future visits! I broke my…

Jim Tomasko
Jim Tomasko5 months ago
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Everyone is very polite and helpful. I had to make a last minute appointment because…

Cindy Roberts
Cindy Roberts5 months ago
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All of the staff are so very friendly. They always get to me on time….

Christopher Gudex
Christopher Gudex2 months ago
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Very professional and thorough.

Janet Kitzrow
Janet Kitzrow5 months ago
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I had an exam with Dr Nguyen, that was very thorough. I appreciate his comprehensive…

Brenda Sedlar
Brenda Sedlar4 months ago
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Everyone there is friendly. The office is spotless and the hygenists are very thorough. Office…

LRSchuelke
LRSchuelke1 month ago
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Dentist, associates, & all office staff are absolutely awesome. They don’t treat their patients as…

Marlene Germundson
Marlene Germundson5 months ago
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The assistants and the doctor are very nice and explains things very well.

Joyce Greenholdt
Joyce Greenholdt5 months ago
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Dr. Nguyen and all the staff have been friendly, helpful, very skilled, and very good…

Tracy Karabelas
Tracy Karabelas2 months ago
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Love this place & the Dentist! They are efficient, friendly and realistic! They work with…

Patricia steinbarth
Patricia steinbarth3 months ago
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Very competent and friendly people. Angela did a great job cleaning my teeth.

Heather Krueger
Heather Krueger4 months ago
★★★★★

They were very nice and took care of me right from the start

Lynn Anderson
Lynn Anderson6 months ago
★★★★★

I highly recommend Crystal River Dental. Everyone there is professional and kind. I have been…

John Charleston
John Charleston5 months ago
★★★★★

Professional and sensitive to patients needs.

Gwynn Schroeder
Gwynn Schroeder1 month ago
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The appointment was right on time. My cleaning was great without discomfort. Dr. did a…

Paul Hanneman
Paul Hanneman1 month ago
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I appreciate their honest work and explanation of what is going on when I get…

Debby Dear
Debby Dear3 months ago
★★★★★

I couldn’t be happier with Crystal River Dental. Everyone from the front desk to the…

Christine Galyardt
Christine Galyardt4 months ago
★★★★★

Love the dentist! They are very caring and efficient.

Steve and Linda
Steve and Linda5 months ago
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They have always done a great job with my regular teeth cleaning. got same day…

Timothy Lemerand
Timothy Lemerand5 months ago
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CRD stands behind its work and products Rarely do you see a company that has…

doc finn
doc finn2 months ago
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I'm very pleased with the service and the professionalism at Crystal River dental. I felt…

Linda Kubczak
Linda Kubczak3 months ago
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Very sad to see Doctor Lap Nguyen had left sure enjoyed going to have him…

Lynn Eberly
Lynn Eberly5 months ago
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I had my bottom teeth removed. I had no bruising, swelling or any pain, just…

Pauline Suhs
Pauline Suhs5 months ago
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Very kind and efficient. Friendly staff.

Kay Konen
Kay Konen2 months ago
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Hygienist was great,and Dr.'s explanation of teeth matters explained throughly.

Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder6 months ago
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Great customer service and friendly staff! Outstanding dentist!

Ruth Hanson
Ruth Hanson2 months ago
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Very thorough exam and nice people!

Dave N
Dave N4 months ago
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Very friendly and great service

Timothy Hein
Timothy Hein4 weeks ago
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Crystal River Dental is a top notch practice from top to bottom. Highly competent and…

Sherry Nushart
Sherry Nushart6 months ago
★★★★★

My Hygienist, Angela, was very friendly and thorough. She has nice conversation and lets me…

Linda Hughes
Linda Hughes6 months ago
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The receptionists, the hygienist, Nicole and Dr. Nguyen were all very communicative, professional, efficient and…

Beth Ann Zellmer
Beth Ann Zellmer2 months ago
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Today, I had a cleaning of my teeth at Crystal Dental. The service I received…

Marcia Lieske
Marcia Lieske4 months ago
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Great experience! Very thorough, friendly & gentle. They provide detailed explanations of procedures and upfront…

Cara Frias
Cara Frias6 months ago
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Friendly, professional, took the time to answer my questions.

MJB
MJB2 months ago
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Good experience! Dr.Saad, assistant Lisa, and hygienist Angela have all been very professional and helpful….

Debra Olsen
Debra Olsen2 months ago
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For the first time in my life I am not afraid to go to the…

Debbie Altenburg
Debbie Altenburg5 months ago
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Friendly Staff and the dentist is the best dentist I’ve ever been to 😊

Cindy Buenning
Cindy Buenning5 months ago
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As a first time patient, I was very happy with the hygienist and the dentist.

Anthony Brzozowski
Anthony Brzozowski2 months ago
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Had a crown done today, always professional and painless work done by the dentist here…

Deb Ostrander
Deb Ostrander5 months ago
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Jan, their dental hygienist did a fabulous job cleaning my teeth. Very knowledgeable and thorough.

Stephen L Manske
Stephen L Manske4 months ago
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I've been really impressed with the service and the quality of work. This visit provides…

Dennis Marten
Dennis Marten1 month ago
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Very nice, I was totally comfortable. Thanks.

Judith Gudex
Judith Gudex5 months ago
★★★★★

Great experience at Crystal River Dental. My Hygienist, Angela did an outstanding job and I…

Jesus isLord
Jesus isLord3 months ago
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The dentist is very cordial and respectful. I appreciate the care she gives.

Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly5 months ago
★★★★★

They are very friendly an efficient

Bonita Erdmann
Bonita Erdmann4 months ago
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I was very pleased with the staff and Dr. Matte. Thank you.

Marilyn Lange
Marilyn Lange6 months ago
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Dr. Nguyen and staff are great. I'm very happy with the excellent care and the…

Kevin Killeen
Kevin Killeen6 months ago
★★★★★

Great care, friendly staff. Hard to find a dentist this good and caring but this…

Sherry Werner
Sherry Werner3 months ago
★★★★★

She was awesome. She was concerned and listened to me

Bpontzloff Bigboyss
Bpontzloff Bigboyss3 months ago
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Very friendly and professional staff.They are honest and do a great job.

Joel Altenburg
Joel Altenburg6 months ago
★★★★★

I found a diamond of a dentist office in Waupaca, WI . From the reception…

Julie Johannes
Julie Johannes4 months ago
★★★★★

Met Hygienist Angela today for the first time. She was extremely thoughtful, thorough and educational….

Karen Galske
Karen Galske5 months ago
★★★★★

Dr. Lap Nguyen was the dentist I saw today, and I was very impressed. I…

Darrell Bartel
Darrell Bartel3 months ago
★★★★★

Amazing Dental Care. From the Receptionist, throughout the whole process, Everyone makes you feel special….

Christal Berg
Christal Berg6 months ago
★★★★★

I feel very comfortable there

Del Volpel
Del Volpel6 months ago
★★★★★

Outstanding care. Professional and compassionate.

Barbara
Barbara5 months ago
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I always feel very cared about. 😊 I am cared about as a person compassionately…

Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker6 months ago
★★★★★

Hygienist, Angela, very thorough, does an excellent job explaining teeth and toothbrush issues. Reminding me…

Lisa Kasner
Lisa Kasner6 months ago
★★★★★

Crystal River Dental is a very professional and caring establishment. The atmosphere is relaxing. I…

Cindy Cate
Cindy Cate2 months ago
★★★★★

I thought she is very kind and gentle! Gave me good advice for future care!

Lois Richter
Lois Richter1 month ago
★★★★★

The staff at Crystal River Dental is very professional, friendly & efficient. I am so…

Nate Kahler
Nate Kahler2 months ago
★★★★★

First visit to Crystal River Dental. The staff was very accommodating and helpful.

Mark Forseth
Mark Forseth6 months ago
★★★★★

Excellent care in a friendly and professional manner.

Jan Niemuth
Jan Niemuth4 weeks ago
★★★★★

Routine 6 mo cleaning and exam today. Punctuality is appreciated. Comfortable, painless procedures done in…

Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson6 months ago
★★★★★

Very happy with the crown Color was perfect and so was the fit.Thank you!

Sharrey Kalbus
Sharrey Kalbus3 months ago
★★★★★

Very professional and friendly.

David Golke
David Golke4 months ago
★★★★★

I've been with crystal river for about a year now and they have been nothing…

Darrell Bartel (Flatlineyourbird)
Darrell Bartel (Flatlineyourbird)3 months ago
★★★★★

Amazing from when you first walk in the door until you leave. Everyone treats you…

Karin Nieubuurt
Karin Nieubuurt6 months ago
★★★★★

Staff is always upbeat and friendly.

Avilomah Ridge
Avilomah Ridge6 months ago
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I had dental phobia, but everyone here is so kind, patient and understanding. Dentist does…

Chad
Chad5 months ago
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It was a great experience, they were very unstanding and very kind.

Emilie Eppensteiner
Emilie Eppensteiner2 months ago
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I chatted with hygienist and dentist. Both were nice and knowledgeable. I had a filling…

Dale Hazard
Dale Hazard6 months ago
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Even being late everyone was pleasant

Heather Meyer
Heather Meyer4 months ago
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This dentist made me feel BEYOND comfortable! I have never had a dentist so forward,…

Tonette Decker
Tonette Decker5 months ago
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I like Dr. Nyugen my dentist here at Dental Crystal River – Waupaca very professional…

Dorene Knolle
Dorene Knolle2 months ago
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Every was nice and helpful.

Kathy Wagner
Kathy Wagner4 months ago
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Everything they did was pain free. Thank you

Jeanine Kes Bode
Jeanine Kes Bode6 months ago
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Always on time. Always very friendly.

Edward McCardell
Edward McCardell6 months ago
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Crystal River Dental does a fantastic job. Hygienist Angela is very thorough and takes the…

Michael Messing
Michael Messing1 month ago
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The new dentist was very friendly and good and the hygienist was great.

Linda Mueller
Linda Mueller6 months ago
★★★★★

Every time I’m here the entire staff is friendly, helpful, kind and on top of…

Gary Prochnow
Gary Prochnow3 months ago
★★★★★

I had work done in both Waupaca and Wausau locations over the past year. Doctors…

dirk williams
dirk williams1 month ago
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I had my first visit. I had to miss my first appointment….The staff was very…

b c (BC)
b c (BC)1 month ago
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Very through and honest dentist. Sugested but did not try 2 push expensive improvements.

Brittany Durrant
Brittany Durrant3 months ago
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Great experience! Made me feel very comfortable and wanted to make sure I was okay…

Frequently Asked Alignment Questions

Minor adjustments or minor orthodontic relapse can resolve in 6–12 months. Standard moderate structural tracking cases typically average between 12–18 months based on compliance.

For optimal bone modification and tooth tracking accuracy, you must wear your clear trays for 20–22 hours daily, removing them only to eat, drink hot liquids, or brush.

You will feel a minor, manageable pressure sensation for 1–2 days when moving into a fresh tray sequence. This is a positive signal indicating that the teeth are safely shifting into position.

Many traditional PPO dental insurance contract networks feature a dedicated lifetime orthodontic benefit tier that covers clear aligners identically to traditional braces. We verify this for you upfront.

Yes. Teeth possess natural memory networks and want to shift back toward original positions over time. Wearing custom retainers nightly protects your alignment investment permanently.

Your straight, confident smile is closer than it looks.

Crystal River Dental provides modern clear aligner solutions across Waupaca, WI. Let’s design your ideal outcome.