Ancell Family Dentistry

General dentistry covers everything from routine cleanings to fillings, and in West Des Moines, that kind of care is what Ancell Family Dentistry provides. The practice handles preventive checkups, restorative work like crowns and bridges, and basic cosmetic procedures—no specialty referrals needed for the fundamentals. It’s the kind of place where a chipped tooth or a long-overdue cleaning gets addressed without fuss. Reviews don’t always tell the full story, but 273 of them exist for this office, even if the average isn’t publicly listed.

The office sits at 800 S 50th St #105, a stretch of West Des Moines that’s more functional than flashy—think medical plazas and professional suites rather than boutique storefronts. Dentistry isn’t about ambiance, though; it’s about consistency, and a practice that’s accumulated that many opinions is at least doing something right. Or wrong, depending on who you ask. Either way, the volume suggests people have something to say after their visits.

First visits usually start with X-rays and a cleaning, the kind of baseline work that tells you whether you’ve been flossing as much as you claim. Follow-ups might involve fillings, extractions, or whitening—standard fare, but necessary. The phone line for scheduling or questions is straightforward: call (515) 226-9800. No online booking gimmicks, no chatbots. Just a number and, presumably, a person on the other end.

Directions are easy enough to pull up—just use the map if you’re unfamiliar with the area. West Des Moines spreads out in a way that makes even short drives feel longer than they are, but the address is central enough to avoid the worst of it. No promises on traffic, though. That’s out of anyone’s control.