I've taken my 2 year old daughter to Loving Pediatrics twice and she loved it both times! Before…read moreour first visit, she struggled with brushing her teeth and would fight me every night, so I was worried about her first dentist visit. Luckily the office is very kid-friendly, and the toys in the waiting room loosened her up before they took us back. Every member of the staff clearly adores kids, and they were great at interacting with her without overwhelming her. She had such a great experience that she was excited to go back for her second visit (and she suddenly liked brushing her teeth, but I'm unsure if that's related to the first visit or just the whims of a 2 year old). Overall I highly recommend the practice. The front office staff is sweet, the hygienists are skilled, and Dr. Loving is helpful and kind. We will keep coming to this office as long as we live in North Austin!

There are not enough words to capture what Loving Pediatric means to our family. My daughter,…read moreyoungest of four kiddos suffered some really challenging medical trauma before she was 2 years old and the memories of that fear and pain lives in her body. She's cured every time she walks into a medical office of ANY type since she was able to communicate. When we walked into the dentist office for the first time it was no different. She was terrified. Dr loving and her team met her in her fear and held her. They have tenderly and patiently nurtured her and helped her rebuild trust not only with her body, but also with her medical providers. Giving her space to ask questions, taking time to show her and patiently moving at a pace where she could engage the courage she needed to step into situations and spaces that felt scary and overwhelming. Including things in her mouth, shots, x-rays, any anything where she felt a loss of control. Today we went in for an emergency visit, she had cracked a molar and turned out she needed a crown. 1 hour later we walked out with a smiling little girl, who she'd maybe two years before the procedure started. She did amazing and she left feeling proud and happy about her new "princess crown" a feat that ONLY happened because of the care and attention that has been provided by Brandy and her team. I can not recommend them enough. I have kids ages 15 - 6 and have had multiple different dental experiences since becoming a mom, hands down THIS IS THE BEST! I wish we had known about her earlier and can guarantee we will be with her as long we she will see my kids. I'm so thankful and feel like they have not only helped instill confidence in my daughter related to her experience at the dentist, but they have truly helped her heal from medical trauma that could have caused anxiety for the rest of her life. The best. Thank y'all so much!

My son was originally going to the signature smiles dentist when we were referred to this office…read more We've been going here for about 4-5 years now. The staff is super friendly and they make sure you have everything you need. The office is super clean every time we go. My son has severe ADHD and can't sit still so they are always super patient with him and give him extra time if he needs it. So thank you for always going above and beyond!

Took our toddler here for her first dentist visit at 4 and it was a great experience…read more The front desk folks were quick and easy, the waiting area has a lot of books and toys for entertainment while you wait. Once we made it in the hygienist was kind, calm, and did a great job making our daughter comfortable for the visit. Dr. Johnson came in with good energy and was efficient in his time checking out the teeth and not dragging anything out longer than was needed which was really appreciated. Daughter had a great experience and is looking forward to her next cleaning.

Our family loves this pediatric dentistry practice. The entire experience from the waiting room,…read moreto the cleaning, the exam, and the consultation are as pleasant as possible. The friendly staff know how to skillfully approach children in a way that builds trust and makes the whole visit a fun adventure. I should mention that my expectations may be different than some other parents because I have worked in the pediatric oral health field and I have met most of the dentists in the Austin area, even observing their chair-side manner. There are many competent dentists around town that will get the job done but won't make your child eager to return for the next dental exam. Not so at Dr. Sherwood's office, where the staff take great effort to make the experience entertaining, personal, and educational. My child loves the variety of diversions in the uncrowded waiting area like the ride-on pony, the assortment of toys, and the multiple video game systems. When his cleaning and exam are over, he wants to stay for a while longer in the waiting room just to continue to explore all of the fun activities there. Speaking of waiting, I really appreciate that our hygienist comes to fetch us right on time and the dentist performs the exam very shortly afterward. I feel like there is much less waiting around than I experience with my own dentist, and that's really helpful when dealing with a fidgety child and a busy school/work schedule. We haven't had to deal with any cavities or dental emergencies yet, but if and when we do, I feel at ease knowing that we'll be going for treatment to an office my child already loves. The other reviewers are right when they talk about the financial arrangements. This modern practice, like most others in dentistry (which operates on a different business model from most of the rest of healthcare), makes it very clear about the expectation for payment and the penalties for no-shows. Unless you go to one of those strip mall chain places or a well-established practice (by an older dentist with no debt, low overhead, and very few amenities or new equipment), dental care is simply expensive. Our family is fortunate to have very good dental coverage, but even then, we pay some out of pocket expenses for our visits here. That's okay by me now, but if I were on a limited budget, I might not choose this office. Tip: Before you go, check out the website and download the new patient forms.

Both of my son's are seen here twice a year and the older one has had two "procedures" that have…read morebeen top notch! We do have insurance and its only average but our quotes have actually been lower when we pay after our appointments. We have never pre-paid or have had a problem with the billing. I throughly enojy the office staff, medical professionals and Dr. Sherwood. My kids love the office and NEVER want to leave. Thanks for a great pediatric dental experiance everytime.

I had a broken tooth that I was afraid to have taken care of due to past experience with a prior…read moredentist. I am so happy I took a chance with Dr Meckel. He took care of my emergency care and I am happy to say I am not afraid to go back to see him for my other treatments. His staff made me feel taken care of and I was at ease. Thank you for your time, and patience with me.

Forest Family Dentistry has provided my family with outstanding dental care for the past 10+ years…read more Upon my last visit a duplicate payment occurred; due to my AFLAC dental insurance becoming newly in network with Forest Family. Annette, who manages Forest Family insurance, quickly resolved the payments by Aflac and myself. Thank you Annette for Forest Family's account management and responsiveness!

The best! We are so grateful to have found this office! :) Incredible dentistry and incredible…read morecare. Made it possible for my little one to get dental work done without anesthesia because she can't feel the laser work at all. We love Dr Poplin and the whole team! :)

Dr Poplin is nothing short of a godsend - my wife and I were considering cutting our 4 month old…read moredaughter's tongue and lip tie to address some feeding issues she was having. We were concerned because of the stories of overdiagnosis and unnecessary frenectomies and went all around Austin talking to IBCLCs, PTs, SLPs and pediatric dentists and felt like we couldn't get consistent and straight answers out of anyone about our daughter's specific case and what options we had - whether we wanted to do the frenectomy or not. Enter Dr Poplin, who was incredible - talking my wife and I through our anxieties and concerns, showing us clearly how the tongue and lip tie was affecting our daughter, and giving us options on the path forward. We never felt pressured, only educated on everything we needed to hear to feel confident doing the procedure, even having their own in office IBCLC Naomi to answer the feeding side of things. Dr Poplin did the procedure and took us through the aftercare with exceptional care and follow ups with us as our little one recovered. It's very rare that you find someone so experienced and thoughtful of the entire experience - the baby, the parents and the recovery process. If you're even considering a tongue or lip tie and want an honest and experienced perspective, Dr Poplin and his staff are the absolute best. There's no one else I would trust more!

Dentist is great. However, the office staff and alleged policies are terrible. I made an…read moreappointment for my son. When we arrived to the appointment, the staff informed me that our appointment had been cancelled WITHOUT NOTICE because I hadn't texted back a "C" to confirm when I received the reminder text. Their automated reminder system sends at least three texts per appointment per child. It's annoying so I opted out.

Dr. Peggy Chang was wonderful! Our 5 year old had a failed sedation attempt at another pediatric…read moredentist in town. The experience was fairly traumatic for our child, and for us. Dr. Chang was recommended to us by a friend and was able to quickly get us in to be taken care of. She was attentive, kind, great bedside manner, and perfectly pivoted from explaining things appropriately to our child, and then to us. Our child was comfortable, and the procedure was completed without a single compliant from him! Afterwards, he was happy, and we were super impressed with the full experience. Dr. Peggy Chang and Park Lane will now be our permanent dentist for both our children. Thank you again!

Dr. Miller and team exceed expectations every time. From tricky dental emergencies (they were able…read moreto get a friend in next day) to routine cleanings, they always deliver. I recently had an appointment with Jonalyn and her attention to detail, deep knowledge, and detailed explanations really blew me away! Since becoming a patient 2 years ago I've recommend North Austin Dentistry to anyone who asks. If you're looking for non judgmental dental professionals who are up to date with the most cutting edge practices that will ALSO not push you into treatments you don't need ... this is the place.

I've been coming to Dr. Miller for a few years now and I'm very happy with the results. Not only…read morejust for cleanings but I've had a tooth replaced and while I was quite on edge for that procedure I was made to feel very relaxed and assured! Thanks Dr. Miller! Also Kelyn is always very friendly, patient and detail-oriented for optimal cleaning results. I love getting my teeth taken care of here because the entire staff are all very warm people with kind dispositions who care about my smile! - Roxanne B.

Avoid this location at all costs!!! They will try to overcharge you and lie upfront about the…read moreprice. Very dishonest people and the older brunette lady who worked on my teeth was not personable at all, seemed like she didn't want to be there. She didn't want to give me a quote for getting a new retainer at first either, so weird? I've always visited the Dripping Springs location and never had a problem with the staff nor have they ever charged me to fix my retainer. Very surprised, will not be coming back. I recommend you go elsewhere or at least make sure they aren't scamming you.

5 Stars - Absolutely the Best! Smiles of Austin has the best…read morestaff I've ever experienced--friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Their office design is amazing, clean, and super welcoming. The payment plan options are flexible and interest-free, which made everything stress-free. I couldn't have asked for a better experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Amazing doctor and staff! Everyone is so welcoming and kind. Dr. Hagan helped fix a broken tooth…read morewith a treatment we both agreed upon. She educated me and answered all my questions regarding my dental health. Jacky the hygienist was so gentle with my cleaning! I 100% recommend to anyone in the austin area, or beyond, to be seen by forest family!

Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience regarding an Invisalign agreement and gave the…read moreoffice multiple opportunities to resolve it. In December, I had a consultation for Invisalign and was quoted approximately $5,000 (paid in full, no insurance involved). During that consultation, I specifically asked whether whitening treatment could be included in the cost. After checking with the office, the dentist confirmed that it could. Near the end of my treatment, I asked about the whitening treatment and was given take-home whitening gel. This was not what I understood to be included, so I later texted the dentist to clarify. He acknowledged the misunderstanding and agreed to provide an in-office treatment at a future appointment. At the next appointment, I received what the office described as a short "maintenance" whitening treatment. When I explained again that I had expected a full in-office whitening treatment, I was told that the treatment I was referring to normally costs around $700 and could only be offered to me at half price. My frustration is not about the cost of whitening itself -- it's that I specifically asked whether whitening treatment (not a maintenance one) could be included before agreeing to move forward with Invisalign, and I was told yes. I raised the issue multiple times and do not feel it was ever meaningfully resolved. What was especially frustrating is that even the reduced "maintenance" whitening treatment the office claimed they originally intended to provide was never consistently followed through on. At my final retainer appointment, there was no mention of whitening at all despite the prior discussions and assurances. The Invisalign results themselves turned out well, but I was disappointed by how this situation was handled and by the lack of accountability regarding what had originally been agreed upon. I'm including screenshots of the text conversation referenced above so others can make their own informed judgment.

I was a patient of this dental office for eight years and would have given it a five star review…read moreuntil recently. I was in a period in my life where I did not have dental insurance so I was a cash pay patient. When I went in the last time, they insisted that I have x-rays and that if I didn't, they were not "running the business as they were taught ". So as it turns out, Dr. Peters wouldn't even clean my teeth! She talked to me like I was an errant child who was misbehaving. I have never experienced anything like this in my life. I reached out to the owner of the practice and she called me back and apologized for how things happened and even offered to do the x-rays for free. Although I greatly appreciate that, I have no desire to go back and have to see Dr. Peter's. So I advise if you go to this practice make sure you have health insurance or unlimited money because people who don't are not really welcome.

The staff here at Northland Dental was all very friendly and welcoming. I got in and out of my…read moreappointment very quickly and swiftly. Dr. Tibbetts was very thorough with my examination and gave me spectacular advice on the best care for my teeth. The ladies there were very kind and provided me a blanket because it was cold in the office. They checked on me and asked if there was anything else I might need such as an extra rinse, blanket, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.. I will be coming back again!