Healthy Start Dentistry
Julie Wills, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Updated review – I first went to Dr. Julie several years ago for myself. I still recommend her to everyone I know looking for a dentist. Now my young toddler has started seeing her as well. She is very patient during his visits and shows her tools and gadgets to get him to warm up and understand what is happening. Yesterday he didn’t want his teeth polished, but after a few short minutes of talking, showing, watching, and brushing his teeth for Dr. Julie, he let her polish his teeth and count them using her dental tools. Both his visits have been a 100% success. I knew Dr. Julie was a great dentist for adults. Now I know she’s a great dentist with kids and toddlers, too.

Highly recommend this office!!! I have been going to Dr. Julie since she opened Healthy Start Dentistry and will never go anywhere else. Dr. Julie takes the time to explain everything and answer any questions you have. From the moment you walk in, you are treated with genuine care and a staff that makes going to the dentist enjoyable. This office has all of the up-to-date technology, including a camera that allows Dr. Julie to take pictures and explain any areas of concern. Definitely contact this office if you are looking for a dentist!

A perfect amazing dentist! First she has the latest technology. She is very knowledgeable! she is very gentle with the teeth. During the first visit she does a complete checkup from Blood Pressure, to checking your teeth, bones teeth, if any tumor. She is really dedicated! and excellent. I would strongly recommend the dentist and her practice

I chose Dr. Julie Wills office purely by a gut feeling and I am so glad I was right.  Her staff, Tina and Lyndsay are wonderful too. Their welcoming smiles are perfect for a dentist office.  Dr. Julie has great knowledge and talks to the patient in an understanding way.  Her office has the latest and greatest, but the prices are reasonable.  Tina is very helpful in helping the patient understand insurance coverages.  I would recommend Healthy Start Dentristry, S.C. to anyone looking for a great family dentist.  Thank you

Truly wonderful experience! Dr. Julie Wills was attentive, thorough, calming, and kind. Her staff was lovely; I felt at home! Each step was explained, talked through, and made understandable. The extra care and attention was so appreciated. I even posted for everyone on Facebook to recommend this excellent practice!

Dr. Wills is amazing!  She is so kind to everyone who walks through her door and really makes patients feel valued.  She’s also a great practitioner who is very up to date on the latest dental recommendations.  Wonderful energy and great advocate for her patients and profession!  I recommend her to anyone looking for a dentist in the area.

Dr. Julie Wills is an outstanding dentist!!! I had A LOT of apprehension / anxiety about going to the dentist because I hadn’t been in over 5 years and I felt my mouth was in terrible condition. In the past I had a horrible experience at the dentist that had scared me away from going I guess. I expressed this during the initial visit and I will say Dr Wills was outstanding at keeping me at ease. Not only did she act as a professional dentist, her communication and empathy for my situation was impeccable. Dr. Wills let me know my dental hygiene was not as bad as I had thought. She said after we fill a couple of cavities and clean things up I will be in pretty good shape. The initial visit went great. She had top of the line technology and goes an extra mile at making you feel comfortable. I have found a dentist I will be going to as long as she doesn’t leave the area. I recommend Dr. Wills to anyone who is looking for a general dentist.

I am definitely satisfied with my experience at Healthy Start Dentistry. Dr. Wills is very thorough, friendly, competent, and informative. She uses updated, modern equipment and practices and communicates in a clear manner. I recommend her services without hesitation.

Dr. Julie was my dentist while I was in college as it is very close to the UWM campus. Her and her staff were so welcoming and kind. Dr. Julie took the time to get to know me and the history with my teeth. Over my 20+ years of going to the dentist she has been the best I’ve had! Her cleanings were perfect and she had great taste in music. She also gave me two great recommendations, one for an orthodontist and one to get my wisdom teeth removed. Sadly I have moved since college but will never forget how wonderful Healthy Start was!!

I am new in Shorewood and I was looking for a dentist.  The reviews for Dr. Julie look fake or paid for.  Three or four of them have the same wording and are written by people with very few reviews.  Do your research and you will see what I am talking about.  I went in with some skepticism.  I don’t usually review doctors or dentists, like most people.  She deserves the rating.  I had the usual checkup.  She cleaned my teeth with a laser.  That was a first.  I came back for a small filling.  I am a happy and satisfied customer.

Can’t believe I have not reviewed Dr. Julie yet! Here is a list of what you can find in her practice: 1. Friendly and personable staff 2. Dr. Julie herself will spend more time with you than any other person in the office. 3. Takes photos on your first visit and walks you through each one. Points out trouble areas and tips on how to better care. 4. No judgement on your history or decisions you have made about your health. 5. Appointments are easy to make by phone. 6. No metal scratchy plaque thing. (Very technical terms here folks) 7. Lots of different flavors of tooth polish. 8. If you go in for more extensive work, you get to pick a pandora station to listen to while they do their thing. 9. You are given chap-stick if they have to do a filling or other work. This was GENIUS to me. Normally my mouth would be so dry by the end of the dental work but having the chap-stick on hand saved me this time. 10. They will remember you and ask you questions about things you discussed last time you visited. Go here if you are looking for a small and intimate dentist who has a ton of knowledge. Dr. Julie is super patient with everyone she meets. She has only ever encouraged me to do things for my mental health not told me what to do which I think shows how wonderful she really is as a practitioner!

Dr. Julie is absolutely wonderful and has a great assisting staff as well (Lindsey is very sweet). I highly recommend going to her if you have any fear of going to the dentist as I did. She made me feel really comfortable and listened to my concerns/questions. She is a total gem and I am actually looking forward to going back to the dentist for my next check up. :]

Dr. Julie is the best dentist I have EVER went to! She has the best chair side manners and she explained everything in detail what she was doing and looking for. My daughter has severe anxiety when it comes to dentists and doctors and she made her feel so comfortable and relaxed. I can’t say enough about our experience with her. Her assistant was also amazing and nice. Definitely will be going back and will recommend to family and friends!!

Dr. Wills is awesome!  I had such an amazing visit with her.  She is very educational when she is explaining things to you but explains it in a way that is very easy to understand.  When doing dental work, she is very attentive of your comfort levels and makes you feel at ease during the entire visit. You even get to listen to Pandora with personal headphones when getting any major dental work done to help take your mind off of things! (A++). I have been very hesitant in choosing a new dentist and Dr. Wills is it!!!  I will continue to see her for all my dental needs.  If you choose Dr. Wills, you will not be disappointed!  She is the dentist to have.

My wife and I have been looking for a good dentist for a long time. We have tried 4 different dental clinics before. We had bad experience on all of them.  All of them cant compare to Dr. Jullie. She and her staff are great. Super friendly and exceedingly nice. Other dental clinics felt like a fastfood restaurant awfully impersonal. It is refreshing to be under the care of Healthy Start Dentistry.

I can’t say enough good about the crown that Dr. Julie just did for me. It is the most natural-feeling and best-fitting crown that I’ve ever had. It didn’t even need to be shaved to fit! And the crown prep also went very smoothly. Dr. Julie uses top notch materials and makes sure the patient is comfortable throughout the procedure. I would recommend her work to anyone.

I am BIG on supporting local and/or neighborhood business. I’m BIGGER on it when the business is good and do what I can to shout-out said business when it represents the community well. Healthy Start Dentistry is a fine example of what every business ought to be. 1) Friendly & knowledgeable staff 2) Fair pricing (competitive is even better) 3) Professional and ethical approach 4) Quality-over-Profit-focused service 5) A “connected” and forward-thinking business owner My first visit with Dr. Julie was an ABSOLUTE revelation. I’m so happy the missus found and recommended her office. I, actually, look forward to visiting my dentist now.

I’d give Dr. Julie a 10 if I could. She is an amazing dentist – all the latest technology for laser cleaning, digital x-rays and the like as everyone here has mentioned. She goes over everything. Explains everything she sees. She does the cleaning herself. Lots of parking in back although I chose her specifically because I wanted a dentist within walking distance. Receptionist (Tina) was amazingly helpful and friendly. The view from all exam rooms is looking west past the river and I’ll bet it will be awesome come fall. THE DENTIST OF MY DREAMS. Get this – she even gives you sunglasses to wear during your cleaning so that her bright light scope doesn’t “blind” you!

I was referred to Dr. Julie by a coworker of mine when our dental insured changed, and I’m so happy that I ended up visiting her. I’ve been seeing Dr. Julie for a couple of years now, and she’s the most non-pretentious dentist I’ve ever had. I think most can agree, the typical appointment goes something like this: Wait, wait, wait (read 2 magazines front to back)… get called in by a hygienist… wait wait wait (with a bib on this time)… scrape, scrape, OUCH… 2 seconds with the doctor… hygienist comes back in, tells you to floss more… six months later, repeat. That’s simply not the case at Health Start Dentistry. I’ve literally never waited at Dr. Wills office, I’m typically called in by Dr. Wills personally, and SHE does the actual cleaning! She’s completely forthcoming about your health, and goes above and beyond to ensure satisfaction. This week she was actually able to schedule an appointment to have a slightly-chipped tooth smoothed out on super short notice. The best part? Everyone at the office remembers your name and the last think you talked about. I actually saw her at the grocery store once (I think this was after my second time seeing her maybe), and she remember my name before I could think of hers! It’s truly ridiculous. It would take you several years to rack up the time spent with any other dentist than you get with Dr. Julie after just one visit. Don’t believe the skepticism, Dr. Julie and her practice deserve every 5 star rating they get. Keep it up!

Dr. Julie is amazing! I went to her office on a whim and I’m so grateful that I did. She is the friendliest and most caring dentist I have ever been to. I have the unfortunate past of being to some pretty terrible dentists that made me fear my dental cleanings. Not Dr Julie! She is gentle and makes sure the entire process is pain free.

Dr Julie is great!  She does a really good job of explaining things and is attentive to my level of comfort.  She is very knowledgeable, gentle, and professional!  I had several cavities and she did a perfect job, no discomfort during or afterwards.  She was very thorough in making sure my bite was correct.  I recommend her to anyone in the area (or not, this dentist is worth the drive).  I couldn’t ask for a better dentist!

The best dentist around!!!  I have been going to Dr. Julie since she opened Healthy Start Dentistry and will never go anywhere else. Dr. Julie takes the time to explain everything and answer any questions you have. She took the time to make sure I was comfortable while I had a couple of cavities filled and my teeth have felt great since. From the moment you walk in, you are treated with genuine care and a staff that makes going to the dentist enjoyable. This office has all of the up-to-date technology, including a camera that allows Dr. Julie to take pictures and explain any areas of concern. Definitely contact this office if you are looking for a dentist!

Dr. Julie Wills is truly amazing. I hadn’t been to a dentist in several years so just making the call to schedule the appointment took some courage but I am so glad I did. Dr. Wills uses the latest technology and it is quite amazing to be able to see your photos of your teeth right up on a flat screen. She explained everything and I felt like I was in very good hands. Thank you Dr. Wills!!! I can’t wait for my 6 month check up AND I will be telling all my friends about Healthy Start Dentistry.

Dr Julie is the best dentist I’ve ever seen.  She’s very personable, explains everything in advance, and is quite gentle.  She also does a great job with our kids.  The staff at Healthy Start is consistently friendly and warm.  This is a top notch practice!  I would highly recommend it to anyone.

More than a year later, and I still love this office! Julie and Lindsey are great, I literally look forward to catching up with them every time I come. I was/am between insurances for a bit, so I was paying out of pocket for my work. They don’t have a payment plan, so be warned if you don’t have insurance. I’m waiting for my new insurance to start, and am not sure how much will actually be covered with the new coverage. But I still plan to continue going here, even if my insurance doesn’t cover everything. To me, it’s worth paying more if it means less stress. Before, I literally would feel anxiety the days leading up to appointments. That thought makes me laugh now because I literally look forward to it. I feel like Bill Murray in The Little Shop of Horrors! Except Julie is NOT Steve Martin haha. I recommend this office to all my dentist fearing friends.

Dr. Julie was impressive, likely the most educated and friendliest dentist I’ve ever visited. She did a full bite wing analysis on my mouth and explained what dentists look for on the digital x rays. Not only was she super friendly, but she had no dental hygienists – taking care of everything herself. She taught me a lot about why soft bristle toothbrushes are recommended (enamel protection) and had a bomb mint-chocolate flavored tooth polish. She uses sonicwave cleaning, which is the latest technology in dentistry. I didn’t like the noise associated with the high pitched sonicwave (earplugs lol) but it cleaned my mouth very well. She conducted a very thorough analysis on my mouth and actually taught me a lot about what dentists look for in regards to enamel, nerves, mineral spots, premorbid cancer, etc. I really cannot recommend this woman enough. Highly personalized, friendly care, extremely educated with the latest dental technology. If you want an elite dentist, hit up Julie.

I grew up with my hometown dentist that I knew and trusted, and since moving away from home 13 years ago I have jumped from dentist to dentist as I moved to Madison, and then to Milwaukee, and really never had a good experience.  I decided to sit down and really spend a lot of time doing my research before trying another dentist, and I ultimately came across Dr. Julie’s website and her reviews.  I figured that if this many people had a good experience she had to be good, and it turns out she was great!  I even had a little cosmetic issue with discoloration caused by fluorosis I never trusted anyone to fix and I gave her a shot and she did a fantastic job with that as well.  She will be my dentist as long as I live in Milwaukee

Julie Wills is one of my favorite people ever. After being there only one time before, with 6.5 months in between, she remembered my job, etc. It was incredible. She also conducted a great cleaning, and was very educational. I left Milwaukee, and now I’m afraid that I already found the best dentist in the world with her, and nobody will be able to match her incredible nice and attractive personality and service.

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