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Top 10 Cosmetic Dentist in Des Moines Iowa

Compare Des Moines-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 29, 20269 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank
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Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Iowa Dental Group is the strongest overall starting point in Des Moines if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Downtown Dental Care Des Moines has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Ingersoll Dental Group is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Best overall

Iowa Dental Group

Best for Cosmetic Dentistry.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Downtown Dental Care Des Moines

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Insurance-friendly

Ingersoll Dental Group

A clearer place to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Useful when coverage clarity matters more than overall ranking.

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9 listings on this page

42.5Iowa Dental Group39.7Downtown Dental Care Des Moines39.7Ingersoll Dental Group39.7Waveland Family Dental39.7Des Moines Family Dentistry39.7Fleur Dentistry39.7Douglas Dental39.7Dentistry on 5th39.7Ingersoll Family Dentistry

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

42.5

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Cosmetic Dentistry Costs in Des Moines, Iowa (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Cosmetic consultation$0 – $200
Professional teeth whitening (in-office)$250 – $800
Take-home whitening kit (dentist-prescribed)$100 – $400
Porcelain veneers (per tooth)$925 – $2,500
Composite bonding (per tooth)$150 – $400
Invisalign / clear aligners (full case)$3,000 – $8,000
Smile makeover (6–8 porcelain veneers)$7,500 – $20,000
Gum contouring / laser reshaping$200 – $1,000
Dental crown (cosmetic, porcelain)$1,000 – $3,500
Dental implant (cosmetic zone, complete)$3,000 – $6,000

Prices verified Jul 29, 2026

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Best overall

Iowa Dental Group

Smyleee 42.5

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.

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Highest review volume

Downtown Dental Care Des Moines

0 reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Insurance-friendly

Ingersoll Dental Group

Insurance accepted

A better place to start if your first question is whether coverage fit is documented clearly enough to reduce booking friction.

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Top Clinics in Des Moines Proper

Only clinics physically located in Des Moines appear in this primary ranking.

1

Iowa Dental Group

6.7 km from Des Moines Downtown
43Smyleee

1233 63rd St, Des Moines, Iowa

Cosmetic Dentistry sits alongside Teeth Whitening and Veneers on this Des Moines clinic's documented service list.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Iowa Dental Group is a general and cosmetic dental practice on 63rd Street in Des Moines, Iowa, near the Drake and Waveland areas. Cosmetic dentistry is also a focus. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile, and a cosmetic consultation is the natural starting point for understanding which options suit a patient’s goals.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+2 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
2

Downtown Dental Care Des Moines

0 m from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

405 6th Ave, Ste 114, Des Moines, Iowa

Cosmetic Dentistry is listed here alongside Teeth Whitening and Veneers among 6 documented services in Des Moines.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Downtown Dental Care is a general and cosmetic dental practice on 6th Avenue in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Cosmetic dentistry is also a focus. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile, and a cosmetic consultation is the natural starting point for discussing which options suit a patient’s goals.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+2 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
3

Ingersoll Dental Group

3.7 km from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

3830 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

Documented cosmetic dentistry profile in Des Moines, pairing Teeth Whitening and Veneers across 6 services on file.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Ingersoll Dental Group is a general and cosmetic dental practice on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, along the city’s well-known Ingersoll corridor. Cosmetic dentistry is also a focus. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile, and a cosmetic consultation is the natural starting point for understanding which options suit a patient’s goals.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+2 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
4

Waveland Family Dental

4.5 km from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

4232 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

This Des Moines clinic covers Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, and Veneers within its 8-service documented list.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Waveland Family Dental is a general, family, and cosmetic dental practice on University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, near the Waveland Park area. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+4 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
5

Des Moines Family Dentistry

0 m from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

2301 Ingersoll Ave, Ste 102, Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines practice documenting Cosmetic Dentistry alongside Teeth Whitening and Veneers across 8 services on profile.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Des Moines Family Dentistry is a general, family, and cosmetic dental practice on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+4 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
6

Fleur Dentistry

5.1 km from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

4551 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa

Profile in Des Moines includes Cosmetic Dentistry with Teeth Whitening and Veneers among 6 documented procedures.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Fleur Dentistry is a general and cosmetic dental practice on Fleur Drive in south Des Moines, Iowa. Cosmetic dentistry is also a focus. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile, and a cosmetic consultation is the natural starting point for understanding which options suit a patient’s goals.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+2 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
7

Douglas Dental

8.0 km from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

6128 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

In Des Moines, the 6-service catalog lists Cosmetic Dentistry with Teeth Whitening and Veneers on file.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Douglas Dental is a general and cosmetic dental practice on Douglas Avenue in northwest Des Moines, Iowa. Cosmetic dentistry is also a focus. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile, and a cosmetic consultation is the natural starting point for discussing which options suit a patient’s goals.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+2 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
8

Dentistry on 5th

202 m from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

505 5th Ave #939, Des Moines, Iowa

Cosmetic Dentistry appears on this Des Moines profile alongside Teeth Whitening and Veneers, within 6 documented procedures.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Dentistry on 5th is a general and cosmetic dental practice on 5th Avenue in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Cosmetic dentistry is also a focus. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile, and a cosmetic consultation is the natural starting point for understanding which options suit a patient’s goals.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+2 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026
9

Ingersoll Family Dentistry

2.5 km from Des Moines Downtown
40Smyleee

2800 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines-based cosmetic dentistry profile, with Teeth Whitening and Veneers rounding out 8 documented procedures.

More about cosmetic dentistry at this clinic

Ingersoll Family Dentistry is a general, family, and cosmetic dental practice on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, along the city’s Ingersoll corridor. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers can address discoloration, chips, and the overall look of a smile.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryTeeth WhiteningVeneersDental Implants+4 more
Offers Cosmetic Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Cosmetic Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Cosmetic Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
TradeoffNo independent Google reviews yet — rating weight is lower
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 3, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every cosmetic dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Cosmetic Dentistry
1Iowa Dental Group43——✓—✓
2Downtown Dental Care Des Moines40——✓—✓
3Ingersoll Dental Group40——✓—✓
4Waveland Family Dental40——✓—✓
5Des Moines Family Dentistry40——✓—✓
6Fleur Dentistry40——✓—✓
7Douglas Dental40——✓—✓
8Dentistry on 5th40——✓—✓
9Ingersoll Family Dentistry40——✓—✓

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Des Moines

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 29, 2026Independently reviewed

Des Moines has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had cosmetic dentist work done across the Des Moines metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Des Moines, Iowa that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for cosmetic dentist in Des Moines, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

The cost of cosmetic dentistry in Des Moines depends on the specific treatment, materials, and your insurance coverage. Use the price guide on this page as a benchmark and confirm exact fees with the clinic before booking.
A dental implant (cosmetic zone, complete) in Des Moines typically ranges $3,000 – $6,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (cosmetic, porcelain) in Des Moines typically ranges $1,000 – $3,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Porcelain veneers (per tooth) in Des Moines typically range $925 – $2,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A professional teeth whitening (in-office) in Des Moines typically ranges $250 – $800 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Des Moines cosmetic dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in July 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers cosmetic dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Des Moines accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Iowa dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Des Moines metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Cosmetic Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: July 29, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: Not shown
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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