Welcome to Great River Orthodontics, where you have an expert team dedicated to creating your perfect, confident, and healthy smile! Note that we said team, because we all work together to put the patient first (that would be you). We think youll like our approach, whether you visit us in Wisconsin or Minnesota, because were specialists in the art and science of orthodontic treatment. Were experts in the latest orthodontic technology like digital X-rays and 3D scans of your mouth, and the latest advances in braces and Invisalign clear aligners.

You deserve a smile youre proud of. A perfect smile is also a healthy smile, boosting your self-confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life. So were committed to helping create the beautiful smile youve always dreamed about.

We know this is an emotional experience as well, so weve come prepared to make the journey smooth, informative, positive, and fun! We know how important this is to you, so we want you to understand that youve got an entire team behind you, every step of the way.

I am passionate about ensuring a comfortable and fun orthodontic experience while creating beautiful and confident smiles to last a lifetime! I first became interested in the orthodontic profession after getting braces as a teenager. The smile transformation my orthodontist gave me inspired me to eventually pursue the education and expertise necessary to deliver such a life-changing gift to others.

Orthodontics has allowed me to have a more direct, profound impact on peoples lives which is one of the reasons I find this profession so rewarding. Staying at the forefront of the rapid advances in this industry is particularly important to me in order to provide the best and most advanced care available with both braces and Invisalignclear aligners. Im proud to be a trusted, local provider of quality orthodontic care and specialized orthodontic treatments in La Crosse and the greater Coulee region.

Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, I grew up competing in gymnastics which turned into a 5 year career as an NCAA gymnast for Southeast Missouri State University. Although I am very much retired from my gymnastics career, I sometimes show off my skills at the office with my fellow gymnast patients! In my free time outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Steven, doing all sorts of adventurous activities such as rock climbing, barefoot waterskiing, and hiking.

Through my professional affiliations, Im able to connect and collaborate with fellow orthodontists and dentists to allow for continued growth and sharing of knowledge, ensuring that we all provide quality care to the patients we serve. Im proud to be a professional member of the following associations:

Omicron Kappa Upsilon had its inception with the class of 1914 at Northwestern University Dental School. A committee from this group submitted a petition to the faculty of the school which stated they were desirous of organizing and funding a national honorary fraternity similar to other honorary fraternities now existing in the leading universitiesbut which shall consist of dental students exclusively; admission and membership to which shall be based upon scholarship and character as manifested by election by the faculty.

The Wisconsin Dental Association has 3,100 member dentists and a number of dental hygienists. The WDA is affiliated with the American Dental Associationthe largest and oldest national dental association in the world.

I believe a great dentist must have a true passion and love for dentistry. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be in a profession that would have a profound and personal impact on peoples lives, and dentistry has allowed me to realize my dream and serve my community.

For over 30 years, Ive helped people transform their smiles and improve their overall quality of life with specialized dentistry and personalized orthodontic care. Im committed to providing the most advanced orthodontic treatments and technology, including Invisalign clear aligners, to ensure every patient achieves superior smile results and optimal health of their teeth and jaw. I love being able to help people look and feel better, and its extremely rewarding to see each and every patients reaction to their new smile knowing their self-esteem and overall health is improved.

My orthodontic specialization and interests include the field of sleep medicine, and Im proud to also provide treatments and devices to improve breathing in patients who struggle with obstructive sleep apnea. Its very satisfying to help people breathe easy and finally get great sleep.

The American Board of Sleep and Breathing (ABSB) is an independent organization that provides a Diplomate designation for dentists who provide evidence of knowledge and skill in the provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.

Established in 2004, the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) is an independent, self-designated, nonprofit testing organization of dentists who treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. Today, more than 1000 ABDSM Diplomates are providing quality treatment for patients across the country.

Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists.

The Minnesota Association of Orthodontists (MAO) is comprised of members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO), and the MAO who reside in the state of Minnesota. There are approximately 150 specialty-trained orthodontists. In addition, there are student members comprised of the residents of the Mayo Clinic and The University of Minnesota orthodontic programs and approximately 60 retired members.

The American Dental Association (ADA) was established in 1859 and now has more than 163,000 members. As the worlds largest and oldest national dental association, the ADA exists to power the profession of dentistry and assist members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients.