Family Dentist in Meridian, Idaho at Lamb Family Dental
Lamb Family Dental serves Meridian, Idaho families from our office at 4255 N Eagle Road on the Boise-Eagle border, a 4 to 12 minute drive from anywhere in Meridian. Drs. Kimball Mack, DMD and Kyle Pelletier, DMD provide gentle family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to West Ada School District families and Meridian residents from every neighborhood. Holding a 4.9-star average across 491+ Google reviews. Call (208) 344-6300 to schedule.
Lamb Family Dental, Easily Reached from Meridian
A Trusted Family Dentist for Meridian, Idaho
Meridian is the second largest city in Idaho and one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. With a population of more than 135,000 spread across the West Ada School District, Meridian is a city of young families, established neighborhoods, and a steady stream of new arrivals from across the country. Lamb Family Dental has served Meridian families since 2003, long enough to have watched first-cleaning toddlers become college students and to have welcomed three generations of the same family on the same afternoon.
Dr. Kimball Mack, DMD and Dr. Kyle Pelletier, DMD have built a practice around what Meridian patients tell us they want: short waits, honest treatment plans, no high-pressure sales, gentle care that does not feel rushed, and a team that remembers your name and your story between visits. The reviews speak for themselves, nearly 500 verified Google reviews at a 4.9-star average, with Meridian patients regularly noting the convenience of an Eagle Road location that beats driving downtown for an appointment.
Our practice is registered as Lamb Family Dental, PLLC. Both doctors are licensed by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (Dr. Mack: license D-5587; Dr. Pelletier: license D-5106) and are members of the American Dental Association and the Idaho State Dental Association.
Dental Services We Offer Meridian Residents
Every service is delivered in a single Eagle Road office, no shuttling between specialists for routine work. We refer out only for surgical procedures that require a dedicated specialist (oral surgery, periodontal surgery). Most Meridian patients have all of their care, from kids’ first cleanings to dental implants, completed under one roof.
General & Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, fillings, root canals, and preventive care for kids, teens, and adults across Meridian.
Cosmetic Dentistry
KöR teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, and complete smile makeovers.
Dental Implants
3D cone-beam planned permanent tooth replacement, available at our Eagle Road office.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Certified Invisalign provider for Meridian teens and adults.
Professional Teeth Whitening
KöR Deep Bleaching, the most predictable in-office whitening protocol available.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, dentures, and full-mouth reconstruction.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation for anxious Meridian patients of all ages.
Emergency Dentist
Same-day emergency appointments for Meridian residents during office hours.
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle dental care for children from their first tooth. Idaho Smiles & major insurance accepted.
Patients Across Every Meridian Neighborhood
We see patients from across Meridian, from the original downtown grid near Meridian High School to the newer subdivisions north of Chinden. Below are the Meridian neighborhoods we most commonly see patients from, with the typical drive time to our Eagle Road office.
Downtown Meridian & Settlers Park area
From the historic core of Meridian near Main Street, Pine Avenue, and Settlers Park, the drive is approximately 6 miles via Pine to Eagle Road, or via Cherry Lane to Eagle. Drive time: 10 to 13 minutes in normal traffic.
The Village at Meridian & Eagle Road corridor
The Village at Meridian is the most-visited shopping destination in Idaho. From The Village, we are 6 miles north on Eagle Road. Drive time: 10 to 12 minutes. Many of our Meridian patients combine a dental appointment with errands at The Village or dinner at one of the restaurants there.
Ten Mile Road & Linder Road corridor
From the Ten Mile Road and Linder Road area in west Meridian, take Ustick Road or McMillan Road east to Eagle Road, then north to our office. Drive time: 14 to 18 minutes depending on your starting point.
Paramount, Bridgetower, & north Meridian subdivisions
From the Paramount subdivision, Bridgetower, Tuscany, Champion Park, and the newer northern Meridian neighborhoods, Eagle Road or Locust Grove leads directly north. Drive time: 8 to 14 minutes. Many patients in these neighborhoods consider us their closest dental practice on Eagle Road.
South Meridian & near I-84
From south Meridian neighborhoods near Overland, Victory, or Amity Roads, take I-84 east to Exit 46 (Eagle Road), then north four miles. Drive time: 12 to 16 minutes.
Chinden & north Meridian (toward Eagle)
From neighborhoods along Chinden Boulevard or McMillan Road, our office is just a few minutes south on Eagle Road. Drive time: 4 to 8 minutes, we are the closest practice for many residents in this corridor.
How to Reach Lamb Family Dental from Meridian
Whether you are coming from Meridian’s historic downtown or one of the newer subdivisions on the city’s edge, getting to our office is straightforward. The most common routes are below.
From The Village at Meridian (Eagle Road & Fairview)
Head north on Eagle Road for approximately 6 miles. Stay on Eagle Road through the McMillan, Ustick, and Cherry Lane intersections. Our office is on the right at 4255 N Eagle Road, just before the Ada County / Eagle border. Total drive: about 12 minutes.
From downtown Meridian (Main Street & Pine Avenue)
Head east on Pine Avenue or Cherry Lane to Eagle Road. Turn left (north) onto Eagle Road. Our office is approximately 3 miles north on the right. Total drive: about 12 minutes.
From Ten Mile Road / Linder Road area
Take Ustick Road, McMillan Road, or Cherry Lane east to Eagle Road. Turn left (north) onto Eagle Road. Our office is on the right within 1 to 3 miles depending on which east-west road you took. Total drive: 14 to 18 minutes.
From Interstate 84 (south Meridian)
Take I-84 east to Exit 46 (Eagle Road). At the top of the off-ramp, turn left (north) onto Eagle Road. Continue north for approximately 4 miles. Our office is on the right at 4255 N Eagle Road. Total drive: 12 to 16 minutes from south Meridian.
From north Meridian (Chinden Boulevard or McMillan)
Head east to Eagle Road, then south to our office. From the McMillan and Eagle intersection, we are roughly half a mile south on the right. Total drive: 4 to 8 minutes.
Meridian Workplaces and West Ada Schools We Serve
A meaningful share of our Meridian patients are employees, students, and families connected to the city’s largest employers and the West Ada School District. We see patients on dental benefits from all of the major Meridian-area employers and accept Idaho Smiles for kids attending West Ada schools.
Major Meridian-area employers
- Scentsy, headquartered in Meridian, with employees commonly on commercial PPO dental coverage
- Saint Alphonsus Health System, Meridian regional offices and clinics, employees typically on Blue Cross of Idaho dental
- Western Electronics, manufacturing presence in Meridian
- Cabela’s, Meridian retail location, employees on UnitedHealthcare or commercial plans
- T-Sheets / QuickBooks Time, tech employer with Meridian roots
- City of Meridian, municipal employees on the Public Employee Benefits System (PEBS) dental plan
- Idaho Power, major regional employer with many Meridian residents
- Meridian Joint School District (West Ada), teachers and staff on the Public Education Benefit Plan (Blue Cross of Idaho)
West Ada School District & pediatric dental care
West Ada is the largest school district in Idaho, serving more than 38,000 students across Meridian, Eagle, and Star. We are an in-network provider for the major commercial dental plans most West Ada teachers and staff carry, and we accept Idaho Smiles (the state Medicaid dental program for children under 21) so that students from any income background can access dental care.
The schools we most commonly see students from include: Meridian High School, Mountain View High School, Centennial High School, Rocky Mountain High School, Owyhee High School, Renaissance High School, Heritage Middle School, Sawtooth Middle School, and the elementary schools across all West Ada attendance zones.
ZIP codes we serve in Meridian
“We drive from Meridian and it is completely worth it. The team makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in.”
The Hernandez Family Meridian Patients since 2021
Dental Insurance We Accept for Meridian Families
We are in-network with all major dental insurance carriers in the Treasure Valley. Our team verifies your benefits before your visit, files your claims for you, and explains your coverage and out-of-pocket cost in plain language, no surprises.
We accept the major plans most Meridian residents carry, including:
- Delta Dental of Idaho, the most common dental carrier in Idaho, including PEBS state employee plans
- Blue Cross of Idaho, Meridian school district employees and Saint Alphonsus staff
- Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare, common employer plans
- TRICARE for Mountain Home Air Force Base families and reserve members in Meridian
- Idaho Medicaid & Idaho Smiles for children and qualifying adults
- No insurance? See our in-house savings plan, an alternative for uninsured Meridian families
Frequently Asked Questions About Meridian Dentistry
Is Lamb Family Dental in Meridian, Idaho?
Our office is located on Eagle Road, on the border between Boise and Eagle, just a few minutes’ drive from north Meridian. The address is 4255 N Eagle Road, Boise, ID 83713. We see patients from every Meridian neighborhood every day, with most reaching us in 4 to 12 minutes.
How long is the drive to Lamb Family Dental from Meridian?
Drive time depends on which part of Meridian you live in. From north Meridian (Chinden / McMillan corridor) the drive is 4 to 8 minutes. From The Village at Meridian or downtown Meridian the drive is 10 to 13 minutes. From south Meridian via I-84, expect 12 to 16 minutes. Most Meridian residents reach our office in under 15 minutes.
Are you accepting new patients from Meridian?
Yes. We are accepting new Meridian patients of all ages, from babies’ first cleanings to seniors with denture or implant needs. Most new patient appointments can be scheduled within one to two weeks. Call (208) 344-6300 or use our online scheduling form.
Do you accept Idaho Smiles for Meridian kids?
Yes. We are an Idaho Smiles provider for children under 21 enrolled in Idaho Medicaid or CHIP. Idaho Smiles covers preventive care, fillings, sealants, and most routine pediatric dental needs at no cost to families. Visit our Medicaid & Idaho Smiles page for details on covered services.
Do you take West Ada School District teachers’ dental insurance?
Yes. West Ada School District teachers and staff typically have dental coverage through Blue Cross of Idaho on the Public Education Benefit Plan. We are in-network with Blue Cross of Idaho and process your claims directly. See our Blue Cross of Idaho insurance page for plan details.
Do you offer same-day emergency dental appointments for Meridian patients?
Yes. We hold time in our schedule each day for dental emergencies. If you call from Meridian with a toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, or dental abscess, we work to see you the same day during office hours. Call (208) 344-6300 as soon as the issue happens. See our emergency dentistry page for more on what to expect.
Do you place dental implants in your Meridian-area office?
Yes. We place and restore dental implants for Meridian patients in our Eagle Road office, with 3D cone-beam CT planning for sub-millimeter precision. From planning through final crown, the entire treatment is completed in one office, no shuttling to a separate surgical practice. See our dental implants page for details.
Are Drs. Mack and Pelletier licensed in Idaho?
Yes. Both doctors hold active Idaho General Dentist Licenses issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. Dr. Kimball Mack, DMD: license D-5587 (NPI 1659809200). Dr. Kyle Pelletier, DMD: license D-5106 (NPI 1487170726). Both are members of the American Dental Association and the Idaho State Dental Association. Read Dr. Mack’s full bio or read Dr. Pelletier’s bio.
Local & Professional Resources for Meridian Patients
Helpful resources for Meridian residents researching dental care and local services:
- City of Meridian, Idaho, the official city website with public records, parks, and community resources
- West Ada School District, the largest school district in Idaho, serving most Meridian families
- Idaho Smiles (MCNA Dental), Idaho’s Medicaid dental program for children, of which Lamb Family Dental is a participating provider
- American Dental Association, Oral Health Topics, the ADA’s evidence-based patient guides on every dental topic
- Idaho State Dental Association, the professional body Drs. Mack and Pelletier are members of, with resources for Idaho dental patients
Where We Serve from Our Meridian Office
Lamb Family Dental serves families across the Treasure Valley from our Eagle Road office. The interactive map below shows our location, our full service-area boundary, and the cities we welcome patients from, including Meridian, Idaho.
How to Reach Lamb Family Dental from Meridian
The interactive map below shows the recommended route from Meridian, Idaho to our office at 4255 N Eagle Road. Drag the start point to a more specific location near you for a personalized route, or click the map to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps.
Your Meridian dentist is on Eagle Road
Schedule online or give us a call. We will verify your insurance, walk through what to expect, and book your visit at a time that works for you.