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A Reason to Smile is an orthodontic practice in Boise, ID offering Invisalign treatment, early orthodontic treatment, two-phase treatment for children, and TMJ/TMD treatment.
About A Reason to Smile
Invisalign and clear aligner cases come up often here, with reviewers noting a conservative, no-pressure approach from the dental team.
A Reason to Smile is a general dental practice in Boise that also offers orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, clear aligners, traditional braces, early treatment, and TMJ care. Clear aligners come up more here than at many dental offices, with parents noting Invisalign results for their kids and adults working through longer consultations before starting. Reviews also point to modern equipment, including on-site crown milling, and a conservative style of care that avoids pushing unnecessary treatment. Dr. Archibald has recently taken over as the practice's dentist, and some reviewers have noted changes in service since that transition.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, August 2019–September 2026, updated September 2026
A Reason to Smile is an orthodontic practice in Boise, ID offering Invisalign treatment, early orthodontic treatment, two-phase treatment for children, and TMJ/TMD treatment.
The practice works with patients of various ages and accepts most major insurance plans.
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A Reason to Smile provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
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13 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviews describe Invisalign treatment for both children and adults, with longer consultations spent explaining options and reviewing imaging before starting; one reviewer noted the insurance coverage estimate given for Invisalign turned out to be inaccurate.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 67 | 5 |
| Friendly staff | 68 | 2 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 22 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 19 | 2 |
| Treatment results | 16 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 17 | 0 |
| Office & technology | 15 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 14 | 1 |
Recent reviews from Google
Great staff, one of the best hygienist I have ever had! Very knowledgeable dentist
I loved this place. We were on vacation and I broke a tooth and was in a lot of pain. They got me an appointment for the same day. The Dr. Archibald was great!!!!! He explained the problem and what needed to be done to stop the pain. His nurse was also great as she explained what I would feel and hear during the procedure. I felt as if they both truly cared about what I was going through and was very patient with me. The office staff was friendly and very open about my insurance and payment for my procedure. I would recommend this clinic to anyone who needs a caring dental team. I give them a 5+ star rating.
BEST. DENTAL. EXPERIENCE. EVER. I'm in Boise for a work trip and had to schedule an emergency dental appointment because of intense pain in my jaw. Kat, my hygienist, was so kind, caring, and gentle. Dr. Archibald immediately knew what was wrong – I needed to get my wisdom tooth removed! He walked me through options for next steps and said that they could remove it during that same appointment. Such a fast, painless procedure. Literally the best experience I've ever had at a dentist! A Reason to Smile was a HUGE blessing for me.
I cannot begin to describe how impressed I am with A Reason to Smile dentistry. I had an urgent need and I was accommodated quickly. My problem was fixed the same day as my appointment. UPDATE: I recently met Dr Archibald (Dr Smith retired) and I was further impressed by him as a dentist by his advice for future treatments. I have to mention Mercedes, too, my dental hygienist. I am so fortunate to have found this practice!
Finding a good dentist is like finding a good mechanic. This office and these people are super sweet and care about their patients. I owe them a thank you card.
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