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SmartMouth Dental Care is the DBA for Patterson Family Dentistry, led by Dr. Tom Patterson, a U.S. Air Force veteran whose father was also a longtime Twin Falls dentist. That generational connection to this community is something a corporate chain simply cannot offer. The practice is built around a no-lecture, no-judgment philosophy, meaning you will never be made to feel embarrassed about the state of your teeth. The team of ten keeps care personal, and because most procedures are handled in-house, including IV sedation, wisdom teeth removal, implants, and clear aligners, you rarely need to go anywhere else.

Dr. Patterson offers three levels of sedation: nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation via prescription, and IV conscious sedation. IV sedation is the deepest option available at the practice and is not general anesthesia, meaning you remain in a conscious but deeply relaxed state throughout your procedure. Dr. Patterson's ability to perform IV sedation comes directly from his specialized residency training in Ohio, a level of clinical preparation that many general dentists do not have. If anxiety has kept you away from the dentist, sedation dentistry is worth a conversation.

The SmartMouth In-House Dental Plan is designed as an insurance alternative for patients who are uninsured or looking for more financial predictability. The Adult Essential plan runs $35 per month and covers two cleanings, exams, and X-rays per year, plus a $25 Rollover Reward per visit and 20% off most services. The Perio Plus plan is $65 per month for patients who need more frequent periodontal maintenance. A Child Essential plan is available at $29 per month. Additional family members can be added at a reduced rate. A one-time $99 enrollment fee applies per member, and plans are month-to-month after an initial agreed-upon minimum period.

Every time you come in for a covered visit under the SmartMouth In-House Plan, you earn a $25 Rollover Reward. These rewards accumulate in your account and can be applied toward the cost of future dental services, with no cap on how much you can save over time. Rollover Rewards can cover up to 100% of a procedure's cost if you have built up enough. This makes the plan especially valuable for patients planning a larger procedure like an implant or clear aligner treatment. It is a straightforward way to make dental care more affordable without dealing with insurance paperwork.

The $65 new patient consultation is a low-risk way to get to know the practice before committing to any treatment. It gives you a chance to meet Dr. Patterson and the team, ask questions, and get a sense of the environment without a large financial commitment. For patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to anxiety or past negative experiences, this is a good starting point. It is intentionally priced to remove the financial barrier that often keeps people from taking that first step toward better oral health.

SmartMouth Dental Care offers Spark clear aligners for orthodontic treatment. Spark is a premium clear aligner system that is often compared to Invisalign. Spark aligners are known for their clarity and comfort, and they are fitted and monitored right here in Twin Falls rather than through a remote or mail-based service. Wire braces are not offered at this practice, so Spark is the primary orthodontic option. If you are curious about whether clear aligners are a good fit for your teeth, the new patient consultation is a great place to start that conversation.

Yes, SmartMouth Dental Care sees patients of all ages, though the practice does not claim a pediatric specialty. For families, the Child Essential plan is available at $29 per month per child, covering two cleanings, exams, and X-rays annually along with Rollover Rewards and discounts on most services. Additional child members can be added at $26 per month. The one-stop model means parents can often schedule the whole family at the same location, cutting down on the complexity that comes with managing care across multiple providers.

For patients who need help spreading out the cost of bigger treatments, SmartMouth Dental Care uses Cherry for patient financing. Cherry allows you to break up payments into manageable installments, making procedures like dental implants or sedation-assisted surgery more accessible. The practice also accepts HSA cards. Between Cherry financing, the In-House Plan's Rollover Rewards, and membership discounts of up to 25% on certain services, there are several ways to make care work within your budget without needing traditional dental insurance.