You really care about your clients!!! More than the one I had after40 plus years…
Verified Patient Reviews
Accepting New Child Patients
Pediatric Plans Accepted
Comprehensive Family Welcome
Establishing early dental checkups matters immensely. Early childhood visits help block tracking abnormalities, reveal skeletal spacing conditions, and protect emerging enamel. Our team focuses heavily on reassuring anxious parents and removing dental fear entirely. By implementing proactive "tell-show-do" behavioral methodologies, children discover our clinical spaces at their own pace, transforming dental maintenance into a predictable, fun, and non-threatening lifestyle milestone.
A non-invasive introduction walkthrough including light polish, dental developmental check, and specialized preparation instructions for parents.
Gentle scaling checkups, professional plaque removal, protective fluoride paint applications, and safe, age-appropriate low-dose digital imaging.
Thin plastic coating matrices smoothed directly into the deep grooves of permanent back molars to seal out decay-causing food structures.
Professional, highly concentrated topical fluoride application to re-mineralize micro-decay zones and safely harden young enamel shells.
Gentle cavity removal and color-matched composite fillings for primary or permanent teeth managed via ultra-calm technical phrasing.
Custom dental appliances designed to keep correct spacing tracks secure for incoming secondary adult teeth if primary baby teeth are lost early.
Safe, strictly monitored nitrous oxide gas or gentle oral sedation parameters to protect highly anxious or very young children from distress.
Interceptive Phase 1 structural skeletal assessment around age 7, aligning perfectly with standard American Association of Orthodontists rules.
Our office architecture intentionally lowers environment anxiety from the waiting room straight through to our operatory rooms, keeping tracking sequences stress-free.
We never rush a growing child. Our hygienists demonstrate tools on specialized puppets first, removing mystery objects completely before care begins.
We provide multiple pediatric dental sedation solutions. Our staff has successfully guided hundreds of hyper-sensitive or nervous pediatric guests through positive visits.
You really care about your clients!!! More than the one I had after40 plus years…
I couldn’t be happier with Crystal River Dental. Everyone from the front desk to the…
Had a crown done today, always professional and painless work done by the dentist here…
Very happy with the crown Color was perfect and so was the fit.Thank you!
Good experience! Dr.Saad, assistant Lisa, and hygienist Angela have all been very professional and helpful….
She was awesome. She was concerned and listened to me
Great care, friendly staff. Hard to find a dentist this good and caring but this…
The young lady that cleaned my teeth was very thorough and had a very pleasant…
This dentist made me feel BEYOND comfortable! I have never had a dentist so forward,…
Dr. Nguyen and all the staff have been friendly, helpful, very skilled, and very good…
All employees are very nice and listen to ymy issues and explain what needs to…
Service was on time and very friendly.
Every was nice and helpful.
Amazing from when you first walk in the door until you leave. Everyone treats you…
Very friendly and efficient, best dentist I've ever had. Due to exposed roots teeth are…
Very thorough exam and nice people!
Always a pleasant experience Thank you
I had my first visit. I had to miss my first appointment….The staff was very…
A very good dentist and very nice and friendly
I always feel very cared about. 😊 I am cared about as a person compassionately…
Very professional and friendly.
Outstanding care. Professional and compassionate.
I feel very comfortable there
I appreciate their honest work and explanation of what is going on when I get…
They are very friendly an efficient
Hygienist, Angela, very thorough, does an excellent job explaining teeth and toothbrush issues. Reminding me…
Great experience! Made me feel very comfortable and wanted to make sure I was okay…
They have always done a great job with my regular teeth cleaning. got same day…
Every time I’m here the entire staff is friendly, helpful, kind and on top of…
Thank you for getting me in today you made my day.
Crystal River Dental is a top notch practice from top to bottom. Highly competent and…
Crystal River Dental is a very professional and caring establishment. The atmosphere is relaxing. I…
Great and helpful always listens to my concerns
Hygienist was great,and Dr.'s explanation of teeth matters explained throughly.
They were very nice and took care of me right from the start
Glad to be here: good listeners, good attention to detail, and hospitable. All make you…
Excellent care in a friendly and professional manner.
Very professional and thorough.
A perfect place with super-professional people who provide excellent service. I was extremely satisfied with…
Great experience at Crystal River Dental. My Hygienist, Angela did an outstanding job and I…
Great attention to detail.
The assistants and the doctor are very nice and explains things very well.
I had work done in both Waupaca and Wausau locations over the past year. Doctors…
Great customer service and friendly staff! Outstanding dentist!
Dr. B was thorough and I am glad that my son had his chipped tooth…
I found a diamond of a dentist office in Waupaca, WI . From the reception…
First visit to Crystal River Dental. The staff was very accommodating and helpful.
It was a great experience, they were very unstanding and very kind.
For the first time in my life I am not afraid to go to the…
I was very pleased with the staff and Dr. Matte. Thank you.
Everything they did was pain free. Thank you
The appointment was right on time. My cleaning was great without discomfort. Dr. did a…
I had a wonderful experience. The dental hygienist was very nice and was also encouraging…
Very pleased! As an itinerant substitute dentist she did a fantastic and thorough job.
Very friendly and great service
Dr. Lap Nguyen was the dentist I saw today, and I was very impressed. I…
I chatted with hygienist and dentist. Both were nice and knowledgeable. I had a filling…
I had dental phobia, but everyone here is so kind, patient and understanding. Dentist does…
Staff is always upbeat and friendly.
Dr Nguyen is a very knowledgeable and caring person..he explains options and the why of…
All of the staff are so very friendly. They always get to me on time….
Everyone is very polite and helpful. I had to make a last minute appointment because…
Everyone there is friendly. The office is spotless and the hygenists are very thorough. Office…
Very friendly and professional staff.They are honest and do a great job.
Always on time. Always very friendly.
Very through and honest dentist. Sugested but did not try 2 push expensive improvements.
Very good. On time and thorough.
Crystal River Dental does a fantastic job. Hygienist Angela is very thorough and takes the…
Tina was excellent in what she was doing with my teeth. Was able to get…
Met Hygienist Angela today for the first time. She was extremely thoughtful, thorough and educational….
Jan, their dental hygienist did a fabulous job cleaning my teeth. Very knowledgeable and thorough.
Dr. Nguyen and staff are great. I'm very happy with the excellent care and the…
I thought she is very kind and gentle! Gave me good advice for future care!
Great experience! Very thorough, friendly & gentle. They provide detailed explanations of procedures and upfront…
I had my bottom teeth removed. I had no bruising, swelling or any pain, just…
Very sad to see Doctor Lap Nguyen had left sure enjoyed going to have him…
As a first time patient, I was very happy with the hygienist and the dentist.
The dentist is very cordial and respectful. I appreciate the care she gives.
Great dentist and coworkers!
Professional and sensitive to patients needs.
Friendly Staff and the dentist is the best dentist I’ve ever been to 😊
I've been with crystal river for about a year now and they have been nothing…
Doc was great. Got one tooth pulled didn't feel a thing. Doc was very informative…
The receptionists, the hygienist, Nicole and Dr. Nguyen were all very communicative, professional, efficient and…
Even being late everyone was pleasant
I like Dr. Nyugen my dentist here at Dental Crystal River – Waupaca very professional…
The new dentist was very friendly and good and the hygienist was great.
Love this place & the Dentist! They are efficient, friendly and realistic! They work with…
My Hygienist, Angela, was very friendly and thorough. She has nice conversation and lets me…
CRD stands behind its work and products Rarely do you see a company that has…
The cleaning was done in a relatively painless way. The exam was thorough and I…
After starting in 2022, at CRD, I was happy the practice finally settled down with…
I had an exam with Dr Nguyen, that was very thorough. I appreciate his comprehensive…
Friendly, professional, took the time to answer my questions.
Today, I had a cleaning of my teeth at Crystal Dental. The service I received…
Dentist, associates, & all office staff are absolutely awesome. They don’t treat their patients as…
Very kind and efficient. Friendly staff.
I'm very pleased with the service and the professionalism at Crystal River dental. I felt…
The staff at Crystal River Dental is very professional, friendly & efficient. I am so…
First experience went awesome & I look forward to my future visits! I broke my…
Very competent and friendly people. Angela did a great job cleaning my teeth.
Very nice, I was totally comfortable. Thanks.
Routine 6 mo cleaning and exam today. Punctuality is appreciated. Comfortable, painless procedures done in…
I've been really impressed with the service and the quality of work. This visit provides…
Love the dentist! They are very caring and efficient.
Amazing Dental Care. From the Receptionist, throughout the whole process, Everyone makes you feel special….
I highly recommend Crystal River Dental. Everyone there is professional and kind. I have been…
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, you should arrange your child's initial diagnostic visit by age 1, or within 6 months of their very first primary baby tooth emerging.
This is incredibly common. We implement slow "tell-show-do" behavioral techniques and offer safe, soothing nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or liquid oral sedation alternatives for children who require supplementary support.
Yes, the vast majority of PPO insurance frameworks categorize standard childhood prevention checkups, sealants, and cleanings under fully funded preventative parameters (covered at 100%).
Absolutely. We are a comprehensive family dental practice. We welcome patients of all age buckets and specialize in organizing practical, back-to-back appointment tracking blocks for multiple family members together.
Children should visit our office every 6 months for a standard exam and clean. Growing children with high active decay tracking indexes occasionally require structural checks more frequently.
Open for Appointments
Schedule your visit with our friendly dental team today.