Welcome to Smiles in Motion Pediatric Dentistry in Rice Lake
Meet your Rice Lake pediatric dental experts
Board-certified pediatric dentists, Dr. Madeline Goettl and Dr. Nicholas Luke, are specialists in creating healthy smiles for infants, children, teens, and young adults. This power team will do everything they can to ensure you and your child have a positive experience each time you visit us. We take a patient-centered approach to pediatric dental care, which means that focusing on the individual needs of your child is always a priority.
Dr. Goettl and Dr. Luke are like pediatricians for your child’s teeth, backed by 2-3 years of additional training in the dental needs of children as well as child psychology, growth, and development. We are here to provide top-quality dental care through every stage of your child’s life from when they are an infant to into their teens. And we’re here for parents as much as we are for kids—because building healthy smiles is a team effort.
Rice Lake
840 Bear Paw Ave
Rice Lake, WI, 54868
Mon — Fri 8:00am — 4:00pm
The Rice Lake office of Smiles in Motion is located at 840 Bear Paw Avenue, in the same parking lot as Holiday Inn. Our patients attend Tainter Elementary, Rice Lake Middle School, Red Cedar School, and many others. We also see patients from the Little Kids Club, Kid’s World Learning Center, Our Kids Soar Academy, and more.
Our dental offices revolve around kids
Another part of our patient-centered approach is providing your child with the best possible experience—we want them to smile when it’s time to go to the dentist’s office! All Smiles in Motion locations are packed with fun things that kids love, including interactive games, movie screens above each dentist chair (your child gets to pick the movie!), and a great place to play in the waiting area. The opportunity to grow your child’s appreciation and understanding of their oral health begins now.
We can’t wait to meet you! Here’s what you can expect
Infant visit (age one)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends seeing a dentist for the first time by age one–even the tiniest of teeth need professional care. Your pediatric specialist will assess the growth and development of your child’s mouth (including any thumb-sucking or pacifier habits) and provide tips to help you keep their smile clean and healthy.
Toddlers and preschoolers
We do not expect your child to sit in a dental chair on their own or fully cooperate until at least preschool age, and it’s perfectly normal for young children to cry. Don’t worry, we’ve got this! Your care provider will likely perform a lap-to-lap or knee-to-knee examination with a parent or caregiver’s help, providing reassurance along the way.
Elementary to young adult
These are critical years for building a positive attitude about dental care, so we do everything we can to make your child feel welcome and comfortable during their visit. Your pediatric dentist will explain things in age-appropriate terms and show the instruments they’ll be using. And of course, parents are always welcome in the room.
Our patients tell us what brings a smile to their faces
Hakley S.
I love the overall experience Smiles in Motion provides for my child, from the playset to the friendly staff, to the token at the end! I have total confidence in the dentists and staff.
Ronald R.
I love how comfortable Smiles in Motion makes my child at his appointments and that he has clean, healthy teeth!
Asha B.
My favorite part about Smiles in Motion is the team, they are simply the best!
Nora S.
They were so great when I had to bring my daughter in for an emergency visit. They made her feel so comfortable and went above and beyond for us. My daughter loved the "fun floor" and climbing cubbies.
Owen S.
I love how patient and kind Smiles in Motion is with our children, and they love watching a show during their visit!
Esme T.
Esme loves to get her teeth cleaned! The staff are all very friendly and professional.
Natalie U.
I love how great the team is with my kids! They are so fast and efficient. My favorite part is knowing that I am building great dental care habits for my kids that will last them their lifetime!
Karter S.
I love how kind and caring they are. My favorite part about my dental care is having healthy teeth!
Brianna P.
I love the concern and compassion the Smiles in Motion team shows for kids. It's great to know their teeth are being taken care of.
Eleanor T.
Smiles in Motion knows how to make a dental visit fun and not scary! My child loves getting their teeth cleaned while watching her favorite shows.
Elijah W.
I love how whether my child is receiving routine care of a special procedure, they go above and beyond to communicate before, during, and after. I know my kids are receiving the best care.
Theo N.
I love how adaptive Smiles in Motion is to each little ones needs and their willingness to listen to parent concerns! The staff is great at making my kids feel safe and less scared during their visit.
Cameron F.
I love the care and patience they have for children. My daughter loves having her teeth cleaned!
Lila W.
The staff do their very best to make my children's dental experience a positive one. The environment is even kid friendly!
Noah S.
My son is nervous when he goes in and the Smiles in Motion team knows exactly what to do to calm him. He’s usually disappointed that we have to leave! They do a good job and are very thorough, explaining every detail as they go.
Mazie C
I love that the office is setup for kids! Sometimes mine don’t want to leave after their appointments. My favorite part is the ability of SIM to communicate possible future needs of my kids in an easy to comprehend manner.
Maverick S.
The SIM team is helpful, kind and answer any and all questions I have.
Ryker S.
I love the play place and being able to watch my favorite show during my dental cleaning! My favorite part is is getting coins so I can win a prize!
Emma and Evelynn H.
I love how nice and accommodating everyone is no matter the purpose of our visit. My kids' favorite part of their visit is the slide and being able to watch a movie!
Giving back to the Rice Lake community
Our responsibility to the Rice Lake community goes beyond healthy smiles. From local nonprofits to schools to youth sports teams, Rice Lake is blessed with many different organizations that help our community thrive. For example, we support Rice Lake Youth Hockey, Barron Youth Hockey, Northwoods Figure Skating Club, and other activities for young people. To learn more about our giving efforts, ask us anytime.