(715) 707-5992 [email protected] Crystal River Dental 400 School St, Waupaca, WI 54981
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Oral surgery & tooth extractions in Waupaca
— protecting your teeth from the foundation up
Crystal River Dental performs most oral surgery procedures right here in our office — so you stay with the team you trust, with absolutely no specialist referral runaround needed. We lead with complete competence, gentleness, and skill.

4.9★ Rated • Most surgical procedures completed in-office

4.9 Average Rating

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In-Office Care

No Oral Surgeon Referral Needed

Sedation Options

Nitrous Oxide & Oral Sedation

PPO Accepted

Most Surgical Benefits Maximized

The In-Office Advantage
We eliminate the scheduling delays, new office anxiety, duplicate records, and higher costs associated with standard external specialist referrals.

No referral runaround

Most patients never need to leave our practice for surgical care. Everything is handled in-house by the local team you already know and trust.

Complete records, zero gaps

Your full medical history, 3D digital imaging, and long-term treatment blueprints are already in our hands — no starting over with a new provider.

Sedation for your comfort

We offer customized nitrous oxide or oral sedation sedation parameters. You never have to white-knuckle your way through necessary surgical procedures.

Oral surgery doesn't have to mean a specialist referral

Many patients automatically assume that tooth extractions or wisdom teeth removal require a cold, unfamiliar surgical center. As a general practitioner with extensive advanced training, Dr. Lisa Piontek performs a wide spectrum of complex surgeries comfortably right here at 400 School St.

From simple therapeutic extractions to preparatory bone grafting and precise implant placement, we handle your workflow smoothly, combine it with tailored sedation protocols, and set realistic, transparent recovery maps.

Quick Surgical Facts

Procedures Performed: Extractions, wisdom teeth, bone grafting, implants

Sedation Protocols: Nitrous oxide & oral choices available
Typical Recovery: 1–3 days (simple) | 3–7 days (surgical)
Insurance Standard: Most extraction procedures covered in part

Our In-Office Surgical Capabilities

Explore our structural oral surgery options, managed with precision and optimized for short recovery windows.
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Simple tooth extractions

Removal of highly visible, fully accessible teeth due to heavy breakdown, severe crowding, or unfixable cracks. Fast, routine, and predictable.

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Wisdom teeth removal

Surgical extraction of problematic, misaligned, or completely impacted third molars. One of our most common routine surgical capabilities.

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Surgical extractions

Delicate removal of heavily broken teeth, structurally complex roots, or impacted teeth requiring conservative small tissue incisions.

Bone-Grafting
Bone grafting

Specialized socket preservation and precise alveolar ridge augmentation to rebuild jawbone density in preparation for future dental implants.

Implant-Placement
Implant placement

In-office surgical positioning of biocompatible titanium dental implant fixtures, built safely using accurate 3D CBCT tracking guides.

Frenectomy
Frenectomy

Gentle laser removal of highly restrictive frenum tissues to permanently solve lip-ties and tongue-ties in infants, children, or adults.

Why Waupaca Patients Choose Us for Oral Surgery

Maximum in-office convenience

Say goodbye to driving to external surgical networks, managing multiple billing chains, or dealing with stranger clinics. We provide complete care under one familiar roof.

Customizable sedation options

We administer safe nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or personalized oral sedation scripts based entirely on your personal history metrics and anxiety levels.

Clear, direct aftercare guidance

You leave with detailed, plain-language recovery steps, prescription optimization paths, and direct, immediate access to our clinical staff throughout your healing window.

Real Patient Feedback

True transformation stories highlighting our compassionate, relation-first hygiene protocols.
Google reviews

Trusted by local families

4.8 ★★★★★ Google
Chuck Wieland
Chuck Wieland1 month ago
★★★★★

Tina was excellent in what she was doing with my teeth. Was able to get…

Christopher Gudex
Christopher Gudex2 months ago
★★★★★

Very professional and thorough.

Beth Ann Zellmer
Beth Ann Zellmer2 months ago
★★★★★

Today, I had a cleaning of my teeth at Crystal Dental. The service I received…

Stephen L Manske
Stephen L Manske4 months ago
★★★★★

I've been really impressed with the service and the quality of work. This visit provides…

Josh Jahnke
Josh Jahnke6 months ago
★★★★★

Doc was great. Got one tooth pulled didn't feel a thing. Doc was very informative…

Denny Schroeder
Denny Schroeder5 months ago
★★★★★

Always a pleasant experience Thank you

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

Stacy
Stacy3 months ago
★★★★★

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

Avilomah Ridge
Avilomah Ridge6 months ago
★★★★★

I had dental phobia, but everyone here is so kind, patient and understanding. Dentist does…

Alyssa Schauer
Alyssa Schauer4 months ago
★★★★

Dr. B was thorough and I am glad that my son had his chipped tooth…

Lisa Kasner
Lisa Kasner6 months ago
★★★★★

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

Julie Johannes
Julie Johannes4 months ago
★★★★★

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

Patricia steinbarth
Patricia steinbarth3 months ago
★★★★★

Very competent and friendly people. Angela did a great job cleaning my teeth.

bonnie banaszak
bonnie banaszak2 months ago
★★★★★

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

Christine Galyardt
Christine Galyardt4 months ago
★★★★★

Love the dentist! They are very caring and efficient.

Cindy Cate
Cindy Cate2 months ago
★★★★★

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

Joel Altenburg
Joel Altenburg6 months ago
★★★★★

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

Kevin Killeen
Kevin Killeen6 months ago
★★★★★

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

Dennis Marten
Dennis Marten1 month ago
★★★★★

Very nice, I was totally comfortable. Thanks.

Mary Lindenmeyer
Mary Lindenmeyer1 month ago
★★★★★

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

Vicki Sommers
Vicki Sommers5 months ago
★★★★★

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

Marlene Germundson
Marlene Germundson5 months ago
★★★★★

The assistants and the doctor are very nice and explains things very well.

Tami French
Tami French5 months ago
★★★★★

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

Cliff
Cliff5 months ago
★★★★★

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

John Charleston
John Charleston5 months ago
★★★★★

Professional and sensitive to patients needs.

Del Volpel
Del Volpel6 months ago
★★★★★

Outstanding care. Professional and compassionate.

Nate Kahler
Nate Kahler2 months ago
★★★★★

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

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…

Marilyn Lange
Marilyn Lange6 months ago
★★★★★

Dr. Nguyen and staff are great. I'm very happy with the excellent care and the…

Sharrey Kalbus
Sharrey Kalbus3 months ago
★★★★★

Very professional and friendly.

Gator G
Gator G4 months ago
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Great and helpful always listens to my concerns

Linda Kubczak
Linda Kubczak3 months ago
★★★★★

Very sad to see Doctor Lap Nguyen had left sure enjoyed going to have him…

Timothy Hein
Timothy Hein4 weeks ago
★★★★★

Crystal River Dental is a top notch practice from top to bottom. Highly competent and…

Marcia Lieske
Marcia Lieske4 months ago
★★★★★

Great experience! Very thorough, friendly & gentle. They provide detailed explanations of procedures and upfront…

Debby Dear
Debby Dear3 months ago
★★★★★

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

Lynn Eberly
Lynn Eberly5 months ago
★★★★★

I had my bottom teeth removed. I had no bruising, swelling or any pain, just…

Steve and Linda
Steve and Linda5 months ago
★★★★★

They have always done a great job with my regular teeth cleaning. got same day…

Kathy Wagner
Kathy Wagner4 months ago
★★★★★

Everything they did was pain free. Thank you

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…

Dale Hazard
Dale Hazard6 months ago
★★★★★

Even being late everyone was pleasant

Janet Kitzrow
Janet Kitzrow5 months ago
★★★★★

I had an exam with Dr Nguyen, that was very thorough. I appreciate his comprehensive…

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…

Edward McCardell
Edward McCardell6 months ago
★★★★★

Crystal River Dental does a fantastic job. Hygienist Angela is very thorough and takes the…

Christal Berg
Christal Berg6 months ago
★★★★★

I feel very comfortable there

Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson5 months ago
★★★★★

Great dentist and coworkers!

Timothy Lemerand
Timothy Lemerand5 months ago
★★★★★

CRD stands behind its work and products Rarely do you see a company that has…

Pauline Suhs
Pauline Suhs5 months ago
★★★★★

Very kind and efficient. Friendly staff.

Debra Olsen
Debra Olsen2 months ago
★★★★★

For the first time in my life I am not afraid to go to the…

Mark Forseth
Mark Forseth6 months ago
★★★★★

Excellent care in a friendly and professional manner.

Gwynn Schroeder
Gwynn Schroeder1 month ago
★★★★★

The appointment was right on time. My cleaning was great without discomfort. Dr. did a…

Brenda Sedlar
Brenda Sedlar4 months ago
★★★★★

Everyone there is friendly. The office is spotless and the hygenists are very thorough. Office…

Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker6 months ago
★★★★★

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

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

Bpontzloff Bigboyss
Bpontzloff Bigboyss3 months ago
★★★★★

Very friendly and professional staff.They are honest and do a great job.

Dave N
Dave N4 months ago
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Very friendly and great service

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

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

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

Rodney Frankovis
Rodney Frankovis4 months ago
★★★★★

Very good. On time and thorough.

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

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

Linda Hughes
Linda Hughes6 months ago
★★★★★

The receptionists, the hygienist, Nicole and Dr. Nguyen were all very communicative, professional, efficient and…

Russell Delgado
Russell Delgado6 months ago
★★★★★

A very good dentist and very nice and friendly

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…

Paul Hanneman
Paul Hanneman1 month ago
★★★★★

I appreciate their honest work and explanation of what is going on when I get…

Linda Mueller
Linda Mueller6 months ago
★★★★★

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

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.

Sherry Nushart
Sherry Nushart6 months ago
★★★★★

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

Mark wheaton
Mark wheaton5 months ago
★★★★★

Great attention to detail.

David Golke
David Golke4 months ago
★★★★★

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

Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder6 months ago
★★★★★

Great customer service and friendly staff! Outstanding dentist!

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….

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…

Randy Thern
Randy Thern1 month ago
★★★★★

The cleaning was done in a relatively painless way. The exam was thorough and I…

Ruth Hanson
Ruth Hanson2 months ago
★★★★★

Very thorough exam and nice people!

Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson4 months ago
★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience. The dental hygienist was very nice and was also encouraging…

Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly5 months ago
★★★★★

They are very friendly an efficient

Judith Gudex
Judith Gudex5 months ago
★★★★★

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

Sherry Werner
Sherry Werner3 months ago
★★★★★

She was awesome. She was concerned and listened to me

Cindy Buenning
Cindy Buenning5 months ago
★★★★★

As a first time patient, I was very happy with the hygienist and the dentist.

Jesus isLord
Jesus isLord3 months ago
★★★★★

The dentist is very cordial and respectful. I appreciate the care she gives.

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…

Karin Nieubuurt
Karin Nieubuurt6 months ago
★★★★★

Staff is always upbeat and friendly.

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

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

Lois Richter
Lois Richter1 month ago
★★★★★

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

Anna Gallegos-Hunt
Anna Gallegos-Hunt3 months ago
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Dr Nguyen is a very knowledgeable and caring person..he explains options and the why of…

Dorene Knolle
Dorene Knolle2 months ago
★★★★★

Every was nice and helpful.

Heather Krueger
Heather Krueger4 months ago
★★★★★

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

Gary Prochnow
Gary Prochnow3 months ago
★★★★★

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

Kay Konen
Kay Konen2 months ago
★★★★★

Hygienist was great,and Dr.'s explanation of teeth matters explained throughly.

Joyce Greenholdt
Joyce Greenholdt5 months ago
★★★★★

Dr. Nguyen and all the staff have been friendly, helpful, very skilled, and very good…

Jeanine Kes Bode
Jeanine Kes Bode6 months ago
★★★★★

Always on time. Always very friendly.

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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…

Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson6 months ago
★★★★★

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

Heather Meyer
Heather Meyer4 months ago
★★★★★

This dentist made me feel BEYOND comfortable! I have never had a dentist so forward,…

Jan Niemuth
Jan Niemuth4 weeks ago
★★★★★

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

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.

Debbie Altenburg
Debbie Altenburg5 months ago
★★★★★

Friendly Staff and the dentist is the best dentist I’ve ever been to 😊

Lynn Anderson
Lynn Anderson6 months ago
★★★★★

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

Cara Frias
Cara Frias6 months ago
★★★★★

Friendly, professional, took the time to answer my questions.

Aaron Mueller
Aaron Mueller2 months ago
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Very pleased! As an itinerant substitute dentist she did a fantastic and thorough job.

Karen Galske
Karen Galske5 months ago
★★★★★

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

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

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desiree lucena2 months ago
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A perfect place with super-professional people who provide excellent service. I was extremely satisfied with…

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

Darrell Bartel
Darrell Bartel3 months ago
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Amazing Dental Care. From the Receptionist, throughout the whole process, Everyone makes you feel special….

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

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

Frequently Asked Periodontal Questions

Every surgical procedure is performed under deep, localized local anesthesia. You will experience a minor, dull pressure sensation as we work, but zero sharp pain. Expect minor, manageable soreness for 2–3 days post-visit.

Except for wisdom teeth or orthdontic alignment extractions, yes. Gaps cause adjacent teeth to shift, accelerate local bone loss, and compromise your bite metrics. We will discuss non-invasive implant or bridge options prior to surgery.

Simple routine extractions resolve within 1–3 days. Surgical or heavily impacted wisdom teeth extractions typically require a 3–7 day healing window before normal chew patterns can fully resume. Detailed aftercare items are provided.

Yes. We offer safe nitrous oxide inhalation or custom oral sedation scripts. We match your sedation method carefully to your general health history profiles and personal levels of dental anxiety.

Yes, the vast majority of PPO insurance frameworks categorize extractions and surgical procedures under basic or major necessity tiers, covering between 50% and 100% of simple extractions, and 50% to 80% of complex surgical cases.