Family Dentistry
Every family should have a high-quality dentist with whom they can grow and build a trusting relationship.
We are a family-oriented dental practice that provides patients with all of the services they need to maintain excellent oral health. While we offer numerous dental services, gentle and thorough regular cleanings and check-ups are still the foundation of our practice.
Family-Oriented Dentistry
Our team recognizes the importance of providing the services families need and customizing dental care for kids. Our office is warm and inviting and a peaceful place where our hygienists, assistants, and front desk staff accommodate your every need. We do whatever it takes to ensure that you’re comfortable and happy during your visit.
Outstanding Oral Hygiene
Regular cleanings and check-ups are crucial to a healthy preventive care routine. We provide a thorough teeth cleaning during these routine appointments to remove plaque and tartar that build up on your teeth over the months.
By examining your teeth during this visit, we can screen for issues like tooth decay or gum disease that may be developing. Instead of waiting until a problem is in advanced stages, we can identify them early and avoid extensive treatment in the future.
Healthy Smiles for Children of All Ages
We recommend your child start seeing a dentist early to monitor their development. As children lose baby teeth and permanent teeth emerge, it’s important to check-in and ensure that their dental development is progressing normally.
We also know how valuable your time is and will do everything to ensure that we begin your regular visits on time and complete them efficiently.
All the Dental Services Your Family Needs
Hopefully, with proper oral hygiene care and regular cleanings and check-ups at our office, your teeth will be healthy and problem-free. However, if you require treatment, we can treat most problems here at our comfortable dental office. For example, we can replace missing teeth, improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, provide orthodontic care, and relieve pain.
If you do happen to require a service that our office does not provide, we will refer you to a qualified, local specialist to fulfill your needs.
We look forward to satisfying more patients each day. Call our office to schedule an appointment for you and your family.
Testimonial
They are right in my neighborhood and have very friendly front desk staff and employees.
"This has been my dental office for the last 6 years. They have addressed any and all concerns I have. They are right in my neighborhood and have very friendly front desk staff and employees."
-Jessica
Frequently Asked Questions
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) states that your child's dental visit should be at one year of age, or at least six months after the first tooth comes in. There are many reasons to start dental care early on, such as:
- It allows your pediatric dentist to begin monitoring your son or daughter's oral health and development so they can detect any concerns at an early stage.
- It helps your child acclimate to visiting the dentist and to understand that it's a safe and welcoming place.
- This is an excellent time to ask questions about your son or daughter's oral development so you can make the most of your routine at home.
You can prepare your child for his or her dental visits by talking about it beforehand in a positive way. Reading books or stories to them about visiting the dentist can also be helpful in preparing them for what's going to happen during their appointment. You might also consider bringing your child along with you to your cleaning and checkup so they can see what visiting the dentist is like.
We are happy to help! Contact our office for more information on preparing your son or daughter for their first dental visit.
Our Team
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Dr. Alice Zeigler DMD
Dr. Alice Zeigler received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and then attended dental school at the Medical College of Georgia. Following dental school, she received advanced training through a General Practice Residency in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Zeigler practiced dentistry in the Atlanta area for seven years before she and her husband relocated to Boise.
Dr. Zeigler was thrilled to join the North End Dental Team in 2014. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Idaho State Dental Association, the ...
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Family Dentistry Technology
Digital X-Rays
Modern digital dental x-rays benefit patients in a number of ways:
- Digital x-rays expose patients to considerably less radiation than conventional film x-rays.
- Digital x-rays require almost no time for development, reducing time spent waiting in the dental chair.
- Digital x-rays allow for incredibly precise and accurate images for timely diagnoses.
- Digital x-rays are securely stored in your digital file and can be securely sent to your insurance company or specialists, when necessary.
Because no chemicals are needed for developing and no space is needed for film storage, digital x-rays are better for the environment.
Rotary Endodontics
Rotary endodontics uses flexible precision instruments to improve root canal treatment outcomes and the patient experience. By using this advanced technology, the need for root canal retreatment is reduced, and the entire process takes less time.