Family dentistry · Madison, WI

A dentist you won’t dread visiting.

Modern, gentle care for kids, parents and grandparents. We run on time, explain everything, and never push treatment you don’t need.

  • Evening appointments Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Most PPO insurance plans accepted
  • Same-day emergency visits
  • Open late twice a weekTuesdays and Thursdays until 7 PM
  • Insurance friendlyWe file your claims for you
  • Free parkingRight outside our door

Treatments

Everything your smile needs, under one roof

From a first checkup to a full restoration.

  • Cleanings & exams

    Thorough, gentle cleanings with digital X-rays and an oral cancer screening.

  • Children’s dentistry

    Patient, friendly visits that help kids build good habits early.

  • Fillings & crowns

    Tooth-colored fillings and same-week porcelain crowns.

  • Whitening

    Professional take-home trays or a one-hour in-office treatment.

  • Gum care

    Deep cleanings and maintenance to keep gums healthy for life.

  • Emergency care

    Toothache, chipped tooth or lost filling? We will see you today.

Meet your dentist

Dr. Hannah Lindqvist

DDS · 14 years in family practice

Dr. Lindqvist grew up in Wisconsin and opened Brightwater in 2015 to offer the kind of dentistry she would want for her own family: honest, calm and on schedule.

She is known for her light touch with anxious patients and for explaining every option in plain language before any work begins.

  • Certified in sedation dentistry
  • Volunteer with a local children’s dental clinic

Marcus Bell

Registered Dental Hygienist

Twelve years of making cleanings comfortable.

Elena Ortiz

Patient Coordinator

Your guide for scheduling, insurance and billing questions.

Your first visit

What to expect

  1. Request a time

    Pick a slot online. We confirm by text or email within a few hours.

  2. Skip the clipboard

    Send your new patient form ahead of time from your phone.

  3. Meet the team

    A relaxed first visit with an exam, X-rays and cleaning.

  4. Leave with a plan

    Clear options and costs in writing before any treatment.

Insurance & payment

We make the paperwork easy

We are in-network with most major PPO plans and file claims on your behalf. No insurance? Ask about our in-house membership plan.

  • Delta Dental PPO
  • Cigna Dental
  • MetLife
  • Aetna PPO
  • Guardian
  • United Concordia
  • HSA & FSA cards
  • Interest-free payment plans

Patient reviews

Kind words from our patients

I avoided the dentist for ten years. Dr. Lindqvist never made me feel judged, and nothing hurt.

Rebecca H.Patient since 2022

They got my son in at 4 PM the same day he chipped a tooth at practice. Lifesavers.

Tom W.Parent

Always on time, and the cost estimate matched the bill exactly.

Denise K.Patient since 2017

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Common questions

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. Request an appointment online or call us, and we will usually see you within two weeks.

Do you take my insurance?

We are in-network with most PPO plans. Call with your carrier name and we will check your benefits before your visit.

What if I have a dental emergency?

Call us as early in the day as you can. We hold emergency slots every weekday. For severe swelling, trouble breathing or injury, call 911 or go to an emergency room.

I am nervous about dental work. Can you help?

Absolutely. We offer sedation options, go at your pace, and stop whenever you raise a hand.

Contact

Questions? We are happy to help

Send a note and we will reply within one business day. For urgent problems, please call.