Ankeny Smiles

Dental visits don’t exactly top anyone’s list of favorite outings, but a 4.3-star average from 382 Google reviews suggests this clinic might make the experience a little less daunting. Unlike chain offices that shuffle patients through assembly-line appointments, Ankeny Smiles operates as a local dental practice handling everything from routine cleanings to crowns and extractions. The clinic’s location at 225 SE Oralabor Rd Suite 3 puts it just off the main drag in Ankeny, where strip malls and professional offices cluster around the highway exits.

General dentistry covers a lot of ground, and while some practices specialize in niche procedures, this one appears to manage the full spectrum—preventive care, fillings, even basic orthodontic referrals. It’s not a boutique spa-style dentist with aromatherapy diffusers, nor is it a high-volume discount clinic. The reviews hint at a middle ground: a place where checkups and X-rays happen without the frills (or the sticker shock of a downtown Des Moines practice). For anyone mapping out their next teeth cleaning, the map pins it near the intersection of Oralabor and SE Delaware, a quick turn from the bypass.

Scheduling an appointment here follows the usual drill—no walk-ins, no surprise availability. A call to (515) 630-1816 connects to the front desk for new-patient slots or follow-ups. The directions are straightforward, whether coming from the north side of Ankeny or cutting over from Altoona. No grand promises, no gimmicks—just a dental office that, by the numbers, seems to handle the essentials without major complaints.