Badger Smiles

About

Badger Smiles is a family-oriented dental clinic in Onalaska, WI, providing comprehensive dental care for all ages. Led by Dr. Terry Cowgill, they blend modern technology with a personalized approach, offering services from preventive care and restorative treatments to cosmetic dentistry and pediatric dental care, all in a warm and inviting environment. Their mission is to foster lifelong healthy habits and create positive dental experiences.

Hours

Monday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

2850 Midwest Dr STE 102, Onalaska, WI 54650

Phone

(608) 707-1000

Website

badgersmiles.com

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Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Cosmetic dentistry
Pediatric care

Amenities

Toilet

Crowd

LGBTQ+ friendly

Planning

Appointments recommended

Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Offerings

Teeth whitening

Planning

Accepts new patients

Payments

Cash only

Detailed Introduction

Badger Smiles is a dedicated dental clinic located at 2850 Midwest Dr STE 102, Onalaska, WI 54650. The practice is led by Dr. Terry Cowgill, DDS, who brings decades of experience to the field, having started practicing dentistry in 1994. Dr. Cowgill is noted for his commitment to honesty, integrity, and community values, stemming from his upbringing in Caledonia, Minnesota. Badger Smiles emphasizes a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to dental care. They cater to patients of all ages, from toddlers to adults, offering a wide range of services designed to promote lifelong oral health. Their core philosophy revolves around creating a warm, inviting, and stress-free environment, particularly understanding and addressing the anxieties often associated with dental visits, especially for children. The clinic aims to make every visit a pleasant and positive experience, fostering trust and building lasting relationships with their patients. The services provided by Badger Smiles include: Preventive Care: This is a cornerstone of their practice, with offerings like professional cleanings, digital X-rays for early detection, fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel, dental sealants for cavity protection, and periodontal care for gum health. They also conduct oral cancer screenings. Restorative Dentistry: For damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, Badger Smiles provides a variety of restorative solutions. Cosmetic Dentistry: They offer services to enhance the aesthetics of smiles, including teeth whitening, veneers, and addressing chipped or worn teeth. Pediatric Dentistry: Recognizing the unique needs of children, Badger Smiles provides specialized pediatric cleanings and exams, dental fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, extractions, and space maintenance, with a focus on gentle techniques to ensure a positive experience and establish healthy habits early on. They also offer special needs dental care. Other Services: This includes the fitting of night guards for teeth grinding, sports guards for dental protection during physical activities, and extractions. Badger Smiles prides itself on seamlessly blending modern dental technology with a personalized touch. While their website doesn't explicitly list specific advanced technologies, their commitment to using cutting-edge tools and techniques is highlighted as part of their dedication to high-quality, gentle dental care. They emphasize their ability to handle a wide range of dental concerns under one roof, collaborating with specialists when necessary. The clinic also works to make dental care accessible, with a team available to help patients navigate dental insurance claims, even though they are not in-network with all plans. They also offer payment plan options like Cherry. The presence of "Brushy Badger" as a friendly mascot helps create a welcoming atmosphere for younger patients.

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Patient Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Chris Noyes

I can’t say enough good things about Badger Smiles in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Terry Cowgill, along with his team—dental assistant Lindsey and front desk administrative assistant Kristen—deserve all the praise. Their talent, understanding, and responsiveness are beyond exceptional. I recently needed both a crown and a root canal done on short notice. The root canal was administered by the endodontic specialists right next door, and Dr. Cowgill was able to accommodate me for a same-day crown procedure using their amazing CEREC machine.

His expertise ensured the process was smooth and pain-free. Lindsey was incredibly skilled and attentive, making sure I was comfortable throughout. Kristen at the front desk was welcoming and efficient, handling my appointment and paperwork seamlessly. If I could give six stars, I absolutely would. This team truly goes above and beyond to provide outstanding dental care. Highly recommended!

December 6, 2024

Charyce Benusa

Everyone was nice and so helpful. Kristen at the desk had a smile for everyone. Dr. Schoene and Robyn took wonderful care of this very nervous patient. Thank you!

March 26, 2025

K G

Called this place from being referred, thought hey I had a rough experience at Aspin Dental. Went in for a consultation, submitted my insurance, but it took almost 1 week to even hear anything back, even with Email. tbh it was quite expensive, a realign alone was nearly $700, and a lower partial was nearly $1600. 00 with my insurance only paying $517. 00. Out of pocket I would need $1568.

00. I decided to pass on the service as it was ridiculously over priced, and not to mention a consultation was 5 minutes tops. with little to no results. Fast forward, my dog decided she needed to eat my partial and upper as a snack, So i reach out to them, and told them what had happened and even sent them pictures thinking hey I really need help here, but all they care about if lining their pockets with money and can't or won't even help someone in dire straights! I told them I do not have access to the full amount that is needed to be due, and I could max out 2 of my credit cards and give them $600. 00 for a down payment, and be in the following Friday with my entire check, (no bills need to be paid that week) and it was a big FAT NO! I'm not sure about anyone but not many people just walk around with wads of money in their pockets or in their bank accounts. I certainly don't, I live pay check to pay check, and sometime I have less than $10.

00 to my name after all bills are paid when i get paid, and I get paid bi weekly. I called around, Aspin never answers their phones EVER! I wouldn't even take my fish to Aspin! I called another Dentist office, told them my issue, ran my insurance, and scheduled an appointment, out of pocket for a lower partial is only going to cost me $900. 00, and they don't need it up front either, unlike other money hungry business's! at least they understand and are compassionate about their guest! I wouldn't recommend this place, unless you have bricks of money just laying around loosely, just saying! check around the no name dentist offices, before this one. I said what I said!

April 7, 2025

Valerie Ness

My daughter went to Terry at my recommendations when she was needing urgent dental care. I've known Terry since grade school. We knew he would be a dentist at a very early age; especially when he gave a presentation to the class in grade school on how to floss.

June 11, 2025