La Crosse
3143 State Road Suite 100, La Crosse, WI 54601
Serving West Salem
If you live in West Salem and have been putting off a checkup, dealing with a tooth that suddenly hurts, or trying to find one dental home for the whole family, Rivertown Dental is ready to help. We are a locally owned, dentist-led practice serving Wisconsin's Coulee Region, and West Salem families can visit us at our La Crosse or Holmen offices for everything from routine cleanings to dental implants, all close to home.
Many West Salem patients come to us with the same worry: "It has been a while, and I am not sure what I will hear." We understand that hesitation. Our team offers clear explanations and no judgment about how long it has been since your last visit. At your first appointment, we start with a dental exam, digital X-rays and an oral cancer screening, then talk through what we see in plain language before any treatment is planned.
Our approach is called The Ascent Experience: advanced care, genuine comfort, and a better experience from start to finish. You will notice the small things, like a warm towelette, a blanket, a support pillow, headphones and essential oils. You will also notice the bigger ones: a team that listens, answers your questions and lets you decide on next steps with confidence.
We see patients of all ages, with children welcome from age 2, so parents and kids can keep their care in one place. Our general dentists and dental hygienists provide preventive dentistry such as cleanings, fluoride treatments and dental sealants. When a problem does come up, we offer fillings, inlays, onlays, root canal therapy for molars and simple extractions.
For West Salem patients who need more, we keep advanced care local instead of sending you out of the area. That includes same-day CEREC crowns, bridges, gum disease treatment with scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, dental implants and full mouth reconstruction. We also offer cosmetic care such as in-office teeth whitening, porcelain veneers and clear aligners, along with TMJ therapy and night mouth guards for patients who clench or grind.
What If I Feel Anxious or Need Care Right Away?
Comfort matters to us. We offer nitrous oxide sedation for children and IV sedation for adults, which can help nervous patients or those having longer procedures feel more at ease. Before any sedation, we explain what to expect so there are no surprises.
Dental emergencies rarely happen at a good time. If you have a dental emergency, call the office closest to you for the earliest opening. We work to see emergencies the same day when our schedule allows, and we will do everything we can to accommodate same-day, next-day or walk-in care at any of our four offices.
Why Do West Salem Families Choose Rivertown Dental?
Families tell us they appreciate seeing the same doctors for cleanings, emergencies, gum care and children's dentistry. Our team at La Crosse includes Dr. Jon Cochrane, our Clinical Director, along with Dr. Joseph Uker and Dr. Jagger Stephens. In Holmen, patients see Dr. Katherine Cahill, Dr. Kathryn Bird and Dr. Dana Baldwin. Several of our doctors work at more than one office.
Our patients have shared their experiences across the Coulee Region. As of November 2026, our La Crosse office has 674 Google reviews with a 4.9 average, Holmen has 546 reviews with a 4.8 average, Arcadia has 245 reviews with a 4.9 average and Viroqua has 231 reviews with a 4.8 average. That adds up to more than 1,600 reviews across the practice. Here is what West Salem patients can expect from us:
- One practice for the whole family, from age 2 through adulthood
- Advanced care, including implants and IV sedation, without a referral out of the area
- Clear explanations and no judgment, whatever your dental history
- Comfort touches built into every visit
How Do Insurance and Payment Work?
We work with many dental insurance plans. Because coverage varies, the best step is to call our office so we can help confirm your benefits before your visit. We also welcome self-pay patients.
If you do not have insurance, our Rivertown Membership Plans, also called the VIP Program, offer Classic, Deluxe and Kids options. Each plan includes cleanings, exams, X-rays and fluoride, plus a discount on treatment. Membership plans cannot be combined with insurance. For larger treatment, we offer third-party financing through Cherry, CareCredit and Proceed Finance, subject to the lender's qualification and approval.
How Do I Get Started?
Getting started is simple. Call our La Crosse or Holmen office to schedule a first visit for yourself or your family. Let us know if you have a specific concern, such as a sore tooth, a cosmetic goal or a missing tooth, so we can plan enough time to address it.
When you arrive, our team will welcome you, review your health history and walk you through each step. West Salem families deserve a dental home that feels personal and thorough. That is what we mean by Dentistry, Done Differently.