Great place and family friendly. Lexie (dental hygienist) was wonderful with my 5 and 3 year old today as she cleaned their teeth. Wendy (receptionist) was so kind to my kids and helped keep them entertained as I got my teeth cleaned. I have always had a great experience here and highly recommend going!
Family-Owned Dental Care You Can Trust
For over 25 years, our private, family-owned dental practice has faithfully served Story County and Central Iowa’s residents with high-quality smile care. We’re honored by the trust our patients have placed in us, and strive to exceed their expectations every day. We’re welcoming new patients, so we hope to see you and your family in our office soon.
Get Life-Changing Dentistry!
- Relax with conscious sedation (nitrous oxide, “laughing gas”) while we work
- Receive precise treatment using advanced technology
- You choose amenities to personalize your experience with our Comfort Menu with items like weighted blankets, aromatherapy, warm neck pillows and more!
No Insurance? We Can Help!
With our money-saving Membership Club, you pay a small monthly fee to cover the cost of your exams and cleanings. Plus, you’ll save on other services too.
MEET DRS. NIEGSCH, MORGAN, CARMEAN, & TIGGES
Your Dentists in Ames
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Dr. Jason Niegsch
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Dr. Jason Niegsch has been serving patients and exceeding their expectations for over 25 years. As one of one of only six percent of dentists nationally who has achieved Fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry, he is one of the most highly trained general dentists in the state of Iowa and among the leading dentists in the entire nation. He shares his time and talent with the Ames community and surrounding areas through numerous volunteer activities.
Dr. Autumn Morgan
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Dr. Autumn Morgan loves helping people. In fact, getting to know her patients and building relationships with them is the best part of her job. Dr. Morgan connects with people easily and believes in the importance of sharing your skills and talents in order to help those around you. She is also a self-proclaimed extrovert who enjoys swapping stories and laughs with her patients!
Dr. Sara Carmean
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Dr. Sara Carmean offers excellent dental care by connecting with patients on a personal level. This helps her better understand their smile needs and goals. An athlete at the University of North Dakota, she still leads an active lifestyle. She looks forward to getting involved in the Ames community.
Dr. Kaitlyn Tigges
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Dr. Kaitlyn Tigges grew up in a family of dentists, understanding and appreciating the positive impact dentistry can make in patients’ lives. A native of Carroll, IA, she brings energy, positivity, and an attention to detail to her work. She was involved in 60 intramural teams at the University of Iowa. She loves to sing and plays several musical instruments.
Our Featured Services
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Family Dentistry
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Our dentists will see patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. We have dental treatments to benefit each family member. Speak to a member of our team for more details.
Invisalign
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Imagine having rows of straight and beautiful teeth! That dream can become a reality with Invisalign’s clear plastic teeth aligners. Call to set up a hassle-free consultation today.
Restorative Dentistry
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Repair your smile with restorative treatments. No longer will your teeth embarrass you or cause you to pick and choose what you can eat. Come in and see how we can help you.
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Give Your Smile Excellent Treatment
You’re more than just a set of teeth that need fixing. Our team views you as the unique individual you are, and we take our time with you because we are a private, family-owned practice. Your dental care should be well-suited to your personality, goals, and vision for your smile. With our team’s help, it will be! We’ll make sure you’re comfortable during your treatment. You’ll always have access to laughing gas to help you relax and unwind. You’ll find services such as same-day crowns to make your care as seamless as possible. In addition, you’ll love amenities that include weighted blankets, pillows, headphones, aromatherapy, and private patient care rooms.
Call your new dentists in Ames today at 515-337-2244 to schedule an appointment. You can also schedule an appointment online.
Read More About Us About UsDr. Niegsch: The best qualities of this practice are the people for sure. We have a group of people that care about each other. They care about our patients. They care about doing things at a high level, things that are seen and things that aren’t seen. And so, from a patient’s perspective, I believe you get better care from the entire office when everybody’s working together, likes each other, is rallied around a common goal. And for me, that’s the people. A lot of offices can have fancy technology and nice decorations, but it’s the people in it and how they care about you that makes the difference.
Woman 1: Everybody here is so friendly and you maybe don’t know this, but I think that the way that everybody feels about working here, I think they love working here. Everybody jokes around, if you’re jokey, they’re serious, if you’re serious. They have amenities that I really like.
Man: You can just tell their investment in the customers and just like staying up to date with their technology and everything. Some of the machines that I saw walking around, it was just like, wow, you can just tell everything state of the art, brand new. They really kind of keep up to date with their practices and trying to make sure that they’re doing everything in the customer’s best interest.
Woman 1: Honestly, I sometimes feel guilty asking for some of the amenities because there’s so many, and you don’t have that option anywhere else. I just, I feel like I should just kind of tough it out and not ask for those things. But here lately, I’ve been asking for them because they do for me, create an experience where I’m not tense the whole time I’m in here. You know, I would leave the dentist’s office before and I would just be all tense. I don’t leave here tense. I actually leave here really relaxed.
Woman 2: Well, honestly, I had started out with a different dentistry and had been going to them for years and it started where they were a smaller practice and I felt important to them. And then it got to the point where I was just another body walking through the door. And so, I started kind of looking around. I don’t know for sure what drew me to Somerset, but there was just something about it that made me want to stop in and at least give them a try. And it’s actually one of the best decisions I made.
Woman 3: All the experiences I’ve had have been great. They always seem to know what they’re looking for and what needs done. And I go out of here knowing that they took care of the problem regardless of what it was.
Woman 1: I really feel like they know what they’re doing. I mean, I’ve been to a couple in my lifetime, a couple different dentist’s office and I’ve stayed here.
Dr. Niegsch: At Dentistry at Somerset, you can expect to be taken care of like your family. You can expect to receive a warm welcome. We invite you into our office like we would invite you into our home. You can expect mutual respect and that we will take the utmost care of you and your family.
Common Questions About Our Practice
Absolutely! We’re thrilled to welcome new patients of ages to our dental practice. Whether you’re due for a routine check-up, need a cleaning, or have a specific dental concern, we’re here to help. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing top-notch care and ensuring your comfort throughout your visit. Give us a call to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you and taking care of your dental needs!
Yes we do! We encourage you to bring your child for their first dental appointment around their first birthday or within six months of the eruption of their first baby tooth. This might seem early, but if a child has a tooth, they can have tooth decay. We can advise you on best practices to care for your kids’ teeth. We make visits fun for our younger patients, so they are less likely to feel anxious as they get older.
We work with all insurance companies, with the exception of Iowa Medicaid, to maximize our patients’ dental insurance benefits. We process all insurance claims on behalf of our patients. Our patients pay their estimated portion or a deposit at their visit. After the dental insurance claim has been processed and paid to the office any remaining balance is billed to the patient. We accept most major credit cards, personal checks, Care credit and we offer in-office financing.