Benjamin Poenitsch, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Benjamin Poenitsch, who serves patients in Franklin, Wisconsin

Dr. Poenitsch is a fantastic dentist working at Whitnall Dental in Franklin, Wisconsin. He enjoys helping his patients feel great and fall in love with their smile.

“Your smile is our priority! From comfort to dental care, we want your experience to be everything you are looking for in a Franklin dentist . Our team will go the extra mile to help you reach your smile goals! With advanced technology and modern amenities, we invest the best into each patient to give you a great experience and help you attain the smile you’ve always wanted as well as maintain a healthy smile for life” as stated on the dental office’s website.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

As a Wisconsin native, Dr. Poenitsch loves fishing, hunting, basketball, and golf. When he’s not busy helping patients or enjoying the outdoors, he cheers on his favorite sports teams, including the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

As for Kopps Custard? Dr. Poenitsch’s favorite is the Kopps “Turtle” Custard.

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