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 anxiety-reducing inhalation therapy with nitrous “laughing gas”
- 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!
MEET DRS. NIEGSCH, MORGAN & CARMEAN
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.
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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 UsWhy should people come to dentistry at Somerset? We have a fantastic team. Uh our team is uh goes above and beyond to make people feel special and and welcome. And for a patient that hasn’t been to a dental office in a long time, um give us a chance. Uh we see people all the time that have had not great experiences, have stayed away for years, and we’re able to give them experience unlike something that they’ve had before. And um it’s sometimes just having one good experience kind of opens the door to be able to to do some other things.
At dentistry at Somerset, patients can expect a welcoming smile and exceptional dental care. the genuine connection we can build with our patients, but also the genuine connection you can see between us as colleagues as dentists, us between our dentists and assistants and our hygienists. We all have great communication skills and we have that connection that allows us to make appointments flow and make sure our patients feel at home and relax in the environment.
It’s difficult to go to the dentist whether you’re fearful of it or not. Not everyone likes their mouth being looked at. So, if you’re not sure or fearful of coming to the dentist, just walk through the door and we try and take it from there and just help walk you through what the next steps would be.
Told my wife after I uh stopped here the first time, it’s kind of like coming to a spa where they happen to do work on your teeth. Uh it’s it’s really nice. It’s bright. It’s open. Everybody’s happy and smiling. Uh they’ve got the neck wraps and the soothing music. It’s funny. I’ve got friends that are afraid of the dentist and I like almost don’t understand it uh because it’s just it’s so nice here.
When I had asked them about Invisalign, I had a lot of questions and they took their time and and uh walked me through all of my questions, gave me really good answers and um I felt very comfortable having them uh be my partner in this Invisalign journey.
I really enjoy it um just because they’re so great with my kids and with me and they’re really great about interacting with um us on a personal level. They’re always asking you questions about family or what we’re doing. It’s just like you’re coming in and talking to your friends and they’re really good about I guess personalizing your care to make sure that you’re getting the best results of what you want for your smile and your teeth.
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.