Outstanding Holistic Dental Care for the Whole Family I discovered Dr. Joan Sefcik a few years ago on Yelp when I was having some serious health/autoimmune issues (I was only 30), and she has been an absolute game-changer for my dental health. Now, not only do I go to her, but my three children do as well. I initially went to Dr. Sefcik to address issues with my teeth and to safely remove all my amalgam fillings, along with a permanent metal bar that an orthodontist had placed years ago. Thanks to Dr. Sefcik, I have been metal-free in my mouth for two years and have noticed a significant improvement in my overall health. Dr. Sefcik is incredibly kind and genuinely listens to your needs and concerns. She takes a holistic approach, focusing on the root cause of issues and only performing necessary procedures in the most natural way possible. Her dedication to holistic dentistry is reflected in the entire staff at Austin Dental Wellness. Everyone there shares the same values, and their kindness and passion for their work are evident. The front desk staff is exceptional, especially the amazing woman who manages appointments and billing. She is organized, efficient, and always helpful, whether it's rescheduling an appointment or explaining details on my bill. I wholeheartedly recommend Austin Dental Wellness for anyone seeking holistic biological dentistry for their entire family. Dr. Sefcik and her team provide outstanding care and truly make a difference in your dental and overall health. Check my youtube channel for the videos: SAFE & Holistic Amalgam(silvery-mercury) Filling Removal by Biological Dentist Part 1: https://youtu.be/s36Kk4srhh8 Part 2: https://youtu.be/Q2BFUBD867Y read more

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Wonderful experience in all directions - biological dentistry at its best! After some years away, I'm back in Austin and finally got to go see Dr. Sefcik again, this time for an issue that I'd been literally waiting for years to see her about: about 1/4 of a molar broke off due to a stone in my cereal! Broken teeth and tartar definitely benefit from professional care, plus it was time for some fresh digital xrays to check on my jaw. Dr. Joan's new office is a lovely space, the treatment areas have mango yellow painted walls and matching colored chairs - plus various paintings of hummingbirds and wildflower fields by Shakti Sarkin. More like a spa space than a scary lab! The patient paperwork is an LLC partnership agreement - a smart way to run a sustainable practice in this world, and technically you become a member in the partnership. The hygiene chair spaces are gorgeous, and the dental work space I was in had a huge window looking out to a creek and trees - very calming. The front desk manager is very professional and welcoming, and I instantly felt relaxed and cosy - despite the "Covid Madness" in the outside world. It was nice to be in a place where I could take off my mask and relax, based on the scientific evidence (I have a condition that makes breathing with masks difficult and thus makes challenging situations more challenging...) I noticed another client kept their mask on when not in treatment, and that was fine too. Live and let live. It was also nice to know that the hygiene practices at this office are stellar - filtered water in all the dental machines, for starters. I was first seen by hygienist Brittany, an amazing gal who uses ultrasonic tools that effective remove tartar without harming your gum nerves (or leaving you with a terrible jawache for days, which happened to me last time I had a deep cleaning with conventional tools). Digital x-rays went great too (I have a small jaw and I hate those mouth inserts, but Brittany understood the issues and facilitated expertly). As I follow a biological regimen (antibacterial essential oils diluted in a carrier oil for brushing + calc. bentonite polishing) and I'm a low-sugar/starch person, x-rays showed no decay, even though it had been 7 years since I'd been to a dentist!!! Dr. Joan and Dental Assistant Seemi worked at least an hour on me to create and install the temporary cap. The numbing shots went fine and worked completely. The tools were plentiful, the machine noises were spectacular, mixed with chatting and laughter. I mostly kept my eyes closed! I felt like I was, again, in very good hands. Later that evening I had no lingering anesthesia weirdness and no aching, fabulous! Soon I will go in again to get my permanent cap put on, and I have to say, part of me is actually looking forward to it... even though it's dentistry!!! read more

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The last 10 years I had been having all kinds of autoimmune symptoms: anxiety, panic attacks, always agitated, brain fog, tremors, malnutrition/underweight, trouble reading (especially the last year), vision problems, involuntary muscle cramps, numbness/tingling in feet. TURNS OUT... It was MERCURY toxicity from my fillings. My symptoms have melted away. Please remove your fillings! Joan uses the proper removal protocol. Her office and staff are great! It was a pain free process - and emotional at the same time... you are opening up energy pathways on the meridian lines which boost your energy. Each tooth is like a breaker in an electrical system. I can't stress enough just how toxic mercury is and how it bio-accumulates over time. There is a great documentary to watch: "Evidence of Harm." I chose to watch AFTER having my 8 fillings removed. So I didn't freak out before hand. After removal, I feel like a new person. 2 Youtube Videos to watch: an amazing short film on Youtube called "A Crazy Healing Story..." by filmmaker Arthur Moore... pretty much sums it up! And "Healing is Voltage" by Jerry Tennant. PS If you think you can get away with keeping 1 amalgam in your mouth and not having long term issues, think again! read more

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Dr. Sefcik is who I've been looking for in a dental provider. She is thorough and knows the art of dentistry and full-body wellness. So happy she was able to get me in quickly and tend to a tooth causing me some pain before it got worse. read more

We are so glad we found DDS Joan Sefcik! We practice holistic approach to our health, and she aligns with our beliefs! The office is nice and inviting- I take my 3 kids there too and they love it too! read more

Joan is a Godsend! I started going here about 3 or 4 years ago. I am so grateful to have found such a wise and truly caring dentist. And her staff as well. They truly care about the overall health of humanity. And I actually enjoy going to the dentist now. i cannot express in words how grateful i am to have them as a resource. Highly recommended! read more

If this review were just based on the dentistry work alone, 5 stars! Joan and her dental staff are great and I loved my experiences with them for mercury removal, a new mouthguard, and follow ups. They were very thorough, kind, and informative throughout the process. Additionally, they clearly have a lot of fun working together and it felt like a very positive working environment. I enjoyed listening to them as they worked! However, I look at the business as a whole and actually put off writing this review because I wanted to keep giving their front desk operator "another chance" in case I caught her on an off day, but after 3 billing mistakes (that I had to double check and correct) that resulted from her either not calling my insurance to confirm my plan or sending the wrong billing codes (twice) amounted to $1000+ in bills that I had to spend time and energy correcting between her and my insurance agent, multiple failures to call me back to schedule appointments or correct her billing errors, the loss of pre-quote insurance statements..... I can't put this off any longer. If it were up to the front desk alone, this review would be 1 star (if even), so I'm meeting in the middle here trying to be fair.....because Joan is great and deserves fairness! After my first consultation and before my first appointment, I was told this front desk liaison would send the information they gave me about my fillings to my insurance company to get an official quote from them. I called my insurance company 3 weeks later after being told by the front desk liaison that "they must be really slow. I sent those weeks ago" only to hear they still hadn't received ANY information from the dental office. After my second call to this woman, she said "I'll check with them again for an update". I then get an email from my insurance company 10 minutes later that says "your estimate request has been received"! (Aka, never sent previously). I then had the quote back within a few days... I chalked this up to a potential glitch (maybe it didn't process for some reason the first time?).... except it happened again months later with a different estimate and at that point... it looked more like I was being lied to by someone trying to CYA. The first time I came in for my actual appointment I had the dental estimates already completed knowing exactly how much I'd be required to pay as an in-network "elective" procedure (mercury filling removal). I knew there would be +/- costs here and there, but I received a bill from the front desk for about $1.5k more than I was quoted. When I asked about it, the front desk said it was "doctor fees", but, we discussed that those fees hadn't applied to me because I was a Delta Premier insurance carrier. She didn't realize I was a Delta Premier carrier even though I'd sent her the documentation on 2 separate occasions alongside an insurance quote (that was lost). If she's been in contact with my insurance like she'd said... how could she have not known my plan? She said "she would look into it and see what they can do". I never got a call back, just a new bill almost a month later where it was written "we decided to waive those fees for you" as if it were a favor, except again, that is part of the agreement as a Dental Premier patient.... it felt like it was presented to me as doing me a favor instead of admitting a mistake. Again, I'm a people pleaser and still wanted to give the benefit of the doubt and ultimately came in for 4 appointments over the course of a year. With each appointment, there was some sort of billing mistake, insurance mistake, and/or difficulty getting the appointment booked due to callbacks. While this front desk lady is nice and has a great relationship with the staff, she is too disorganized for my liking. I can't continue to spend more time fixing her errors and calling to ensure that she has done what she said she would do. It is exhausting. At this point, I'm frustrated because there are very few biological dentists in Austin and I REALLY love Joan!!! If they have a change at the front desk, I will be back. I still recommend you check them out because the dentist and hygienists are great. I'm so happy that my mercury fillings are gone. Maybe I coincidentally caught the front desk lady on EVERY bad day? See if you have the same experience. I'm curious to know if I was an anomaly.... read more

It's always a pleasure! Great staff and expert care! I wouldn't go anywhere else!! If you'd like a positive dental experience... then make your appointment with Joan! read more

Sad to have to update my previous glowing review, but I'd look for another bio dentist. My pulled tooth & bridge were very poorly done (bad fit that allows food to get in & is extremely hard to clean), painful (numbness kept wearing off) & the temporary bridge broke or came off numerous times, plus the bridge took forever to come in & I got a runaround on when it was due in for months after I unfortunately paid in advance. Nothing to be done - I'm never going back. The staff here is not at all for the patient or straightforward & the dentist was the same, that's the nicest way I can say it. Sad. read more

Dr. Sefcik might be the most knowledgeable dentist I've ever met. In addition to all of her understanding about dentistry and holistic health, she also has a great presence that puts the patient at ease, even under some of the most challenging procedures. Would not hesitate to recommend. read more

Dr. Sefcik and her team are great. Very clean and welcoming open office environment. Professional, knowledgeable and courteous folks all around! Highly recommend if you are looking for a new dentist in Austin to check out Dr. Sefcik's office! read more

I spent a lot of money with her having my mercury fillings removed. She insisted on redoing an old cap she said was done wrong, and it was a total nightmare. It took more than six weeks for the cap to come in and the temporary they gave me fell off multiple times. Then I had to go in 3 more times to keep having the cap ground down because they couldn't get it right. Now less than two years later, another dentist is saying the cap was still done wrong and needs to be redone again. Also two of the other fillings she did broke and need to be redone as well. Plus her receptionist is super rude. Stay away! read more

Please steer clear of this practice. I really wanted to like this holistic practice but my experience has led me to seek out a different dentist to try and fix what Joan Sefcik did wrong. I had an old mercury filling removed several months ago here. My molar was fine prior to this filling removal but I wanted to get the mercury out so decided to go ahead with the procedure. I had pretty bad pain after the procedure which I understood tends to be normal , but when the pain continued and I couldn't chew on that side of my mouth without it hurting, I returned and was told that all I needed was a bite adjustment. I was really hoping that was the case so I got the bite adjustment done. After a month or so of continued pain because this did not solve the issue, I had to take time off work again to return for another appointment to get a second bite adjustment done for this molar. I'm skipping over many details that felt like red flags, but when I was speaking with Dr Joan about my tooth still hurting when I chewed on that side she jokingly asked "well what are you eating?" as if it was my fault that my tooth was hurting? When I told her my tooth never gave me issues prior to the new filling she said it was because it's my 6-years-old molar and I'll likely need a root canal. My molar still hurts (it's been since Feb. I believe) and I'll now have to seek out a different dentist to try and fix the issue. I can't trust this practice with my oral health and it just doesn't sit right with me to be treated disrespectfully when you're already in pain due to something they did poorly. I can't recommend this place. read more

I'm really sad to have to leave a negative review for any biological dentist since I truly believe in this kind of dentistry. However, I feel obligated to share my personal experience. First, I had veneers put in on my two front teeth over 10 months ago and ever since, I still experience extreme sensitivity to heat and cold. In addition, no one told me I should whiten my teeth before getting the veneers until I went in to get them put in. They assumed I should've known even though this was my first time ever getting a veneer and that should not be something the client should know. I believe they took off too much enamel in my two front teeth so I'm going to another dentist to see what they can do. My biggest complaint is that I had a cracked crown that needed to be replaced. During the procedure there was something clearly wrong and I kept telling them over and over and over that I could feel everything. They gave me 3 additional shots to numb it and I said it's not working that I feel like I'm going to pass out from the pain. I suffered for almost 4 hours with excruciating pain and no one ever realized that the reason I was in so much pain was because my tooth was cracked. So they basically put a crown over a cracked tooth. Less than a week later I said I still had pain. Long story short, I came in 5 different times with the same complaint and all they did was to keep adjusting my bite! No one ever thought that maybe they should take an x-ray to see if something was wrong, especially when I was getting the crown put on and was in so much pain. This experience gave me PTSD to the point where I asked for Dr. Joan to call me back before coming in for another adjustment. When she called me back I answered the phone and it was silent...finally I said Dr. Joan? Her response had zero empathy to my concern about the pain and as it turns out I ended up getting a major sinus and tooth infection from this. Since I had zero faith in this place I went somewhere else and had an amazing experience. They ended up pulling out the tooth and I had to get an implant put in. I feel like I should get a refund the $1500 crown they charged me to put on a cracked tooth that ended up in a huge complicated infection that caused me so much pain and grief I still get anxiety now every-time I go to the dentist. This is my personal experience and I hope I'm one of the few that had to go through this but I will never go back to this place and I'm currently looking for a new biological dentist in the Austin area. read more

Terrible, horrible, disgusting experience... Our family used Joan for 20+ years, I remember being in the "kids waiting room" playing Sega while my folks were getting work done. Fast forward to 2019, my younger brother had a very botched dental job. Cracked tooth, Joan capped it poorly and it lead to an infection that required surgery and about a quarter sized piece of his jaw removed, 3 teeth removed and he's 20 at the time. He's still going through surgery. Infection was allowed to grow because these incredible professionals made the conscious decision to not x-ray the tooth a single time after capping it, over 10 years without looking into the tooth that they capped. Fool me once, right? Decide to hop over to a new dentist for a second opinion, they conducted this really new age medical procedure on me called an X-Ray. Boom, 13 cavities that I had zero idea were there. I had to have so much dental work done that my teeth aren't my teeth anymore. Here's where it get's hairy... Joan claims that we "opted out of x-ray's," I never opted out of X-Rays, I'm fairly certain that my insurance provider requires a document stating that I opted out of x-rays, a document that I have yet to see! Then it turns from me opting out of x-ray's to my guardian opting me out of x-ray's.. Our guardian didn't opt us out plus they couldn't legally have a guardian opt me out of X-Rays as I was seeing this dentist while I was between the ages of 18 and 25. Joan took my brothers negative google review and turn it into a selling pitch for their practice: "As a biological practice, we take a conservative, prevention-based approach to patient care, which is one of the things our patients value about our practice." I've worked sales for years, that's a pitch if I've ever seen one... Supposedly they're a mask free establishment now citing an employee with a "medical exemption," not here to get in a mask debate and I really couldn't care less what people's opinions are on masks. Allow me to keep it simple for Joan, if the 80 year old HEB employee with asthma (mEdIcAl ExEmPtIoN) checking my groceries needs to wear a mask, your salaried employees who work in the medical field need to wear a mask. Look, I'm not dogging holistic medicine or holistic dentistry, but there is a standard that dental professionals HAVE to live up to. This shop isn't living up to it. PS, their hygienist tried to sell me her book every single time that I was in there. I sincerely doubt that holistic dentistry is top of mind. read more

I NEVER enjoy visiting the dentist office. However, this setting, location, staff and of course Dr. Sefcik was a dream experience. The whole process was done with ease and grace. I will absolutely recommend to family and friends! read more

Best Dentist is all of Austin. Care through true Care. Joan addresses the root of the issue and polishes the experience with authentic and healthy solutions. read more

Highly unprofessional behavior- wow, Hard to believe I'm writing this bc the staff and Dr were so nice throughout -until it was demonstrated that she didn't have the capacity to deliver on a promise for creating replacement teeth for me, after 6 weeks and an $1100+ deposit, no one is returning my calls and I am being completely ignored! Lots of 5 star reviews, but Strange behavior as of late,,and way too busy to take on new patients or deal with the current ones. Sorry to say I'll be looking elsewhere and suggest to anyone else to do the same. She didn't even have the time nor professionalism to reconcile the situation, very sad indeed. Blessings to all. read more

Best dentist in Austin, bar none. She's kind, caring, efficient and affordable. Plus, she gets the whole fluoride and mercury thing.

Joan is an excellent dentist with outstanding skills, a wonderful ability to connect with patients, and a great attitude about her work. In addition to all that, she is accompanied by a wonderful staff and great office environment. read more

Ive had my wisdom teeth removed on 2 occasions. Dr.joan was quick and gentle. A very pleasant atmosphere there. They dont use mercury or toxic chemicals in their fillers as well. She cares for her patients even with a busy schedule. I admire that!! Thanks DR. Joan read more

Her and her staff are great. I had a cracked tooth and they took care of it that day. They're happy, fun, and completely professional. Happy I found a new dentist that meets my healthy lifestyle. If you're looking for a new dentist, give them a visit. read more

I went to see Dr. Sefcik yesterday for a second opinion on getting my wisdom teeth out and she was fantastic! Not only did she advise against it, she also provided a plan of care that eliminated my symptoms. This is the 3 dentist I've been to in Austin and she is the best! I can't recommend her enough! read more

I returned to Austin yesterday to see Dr. Sefcik. I had needed 3 chips in my front teeth repaired for awhile but was afraid to have them fixed because sometimes when people get their teeth "fixed" they end up looking like they have dentures....or like Jim Carrey....lol. Joan fixed them yesterday and did an amazing job. They look exactly like what my teeth looked like before the damage. Also, she and her assistant are hilarious. I highly recommend her. read more

I've even a patient of Dr. Sefcik for several years. She is an outstanding dentist. The staff is wonderful to work with. I would recommend the dental services provided here to anyone in looking for quality holistic dentistry. read more

I made a Yelp account just so I can make sure people see this. THIS DENTIST IS A FRAUD. SHE IS SELLING SNAKE OIL. Please choose a different dentist. Due to reasons unbeknownst to me or my family, they decided to stop taking x rays on my jaw. A tooth they had done a botched operation on years ago was infected. The infection grew so large that it ate away at my jaw. I required a massive bone graft, along with several other follow up surgeries. If they had been doing their due diligence as dental professionals, they would have taken x rays and done some preventative dentistry. In other words, they would do what you pay them to do. The icing on the cake for me was when I switched dentists, they discovered I had 11 cavities. ELEVEN. My brother had 13 himself. Absolutely ridiculous. They are not practicing dentistry, they are looking at your teeth and saying everything is fine. First they do that, then they sell you their fake news about alternative medicine. They literally will play a documentary called "The Root Cause" in their waiting room. You should ask your dental care professional about that documentary... I didn't write a review for years because I figured live and let live. However, I discovered she allows patients with "medical exemptions" to not wear mask. Take that as you will... but I find that kind of behavior to be appalling from a medical professional. Thousands of Americans are dying everyday from this virus, yet some people live in denial. If you want a dentist who 1. plays Alex Jones in her office loud enough for her patients to hear 2. Takes wholistic medicine to such an extreme that she won't prescribe antibiotics 3. Has displayed a gross lack of attention to detail with her patients Then perhaps she is the dentist for you. HOWEVER, those who want to improve and maintain their dental health... I beg you to please choose a different dentist. read more

She has worked on my brother and my wife. She appears to be one of the best informed dentists I have come to know. I look forward to working with her in the future! Edited November 26, 2016 Ok... Best Dentist Ever! Ended up fracturing a tooth. I'm a whimp and possess an annoying level of understanding regarding dental procedures. She is gentle, reasonable, and well studied. I recommend her to EVERYONE who asks for a great dentist. read more

I love Dr. Sefcik and her readiness to stand for what she believes in and knows to be true. I still have mercury fillings, which I plan to have removed. She hasn't ever made me feel anything other than aware. One bio dentist in Austin didn't want to see me after my cleaning because I hadn't had them removed. The medical racism is upon us in many ways; mask choice as another example. If you are looking for a bioLOGICAL dentist she is fab. The staff is great too. Remember she is a dentist, not a shrink . Ozone, feng shui, essential oils, no fluoride, and a master touch. I've been to a few bio dentists, but I choose Joan's bio logic . read more

Dr. Sefcik and her staff are great! After 7 years iof not going to the dentist due to fear, they embraced me and respected my issues. I now have had twice a year checkups along with wonderful dental care! I would highly recommend her office to anyone who has special needs and extra TLC is needed. read more

I don't have dental insurance any more, so I'm not a current patient, but Dr. Sefcik and her staff were the folks who got me past my phobia of dentists. For many years, I had to be so sedated before I could even get into the chair of a dentist, I was nearly comatose. After being a patient of Dr. Sefcik's I eventually got to the point where I didn't need any Valium at all - even for a filling. Joan's staff is amazing also. You can feel the care and respect just walking in the door ... aromatherapy, music to listen to during the appointment, cushions for under your knees and your neck. Really, it's almost like going to a spa. read more

Dr. Sefcick has been my dentist for over 15 years. Her attention to detail, comfort and follow through has kept me coming back. I actually like going to see my dentist! Thank goodness someone of her skill and knowledge is still taking new patients! I refer all my friends and family to her practice with confidence. read more

Affordable, competent biological dentist. Doctor and staff are fantastic. I am very satisfied with the root canal extractions and mercury removal she did. I finally got off the root canal train! read more

I have been going to Dr. Sefcik for about 11 years and she is the best! I hate dental work a lot and unfortunately I have been cursed with bad genes and have needed quite a bit of work done. I don't think I have ever felt pain and I have always felt relaxed. The office is all women and they are all so nice. They give you headphones if you want them and the office is nothing like a dental office. It is mostly decorated with an Egyptian theme and there is always calming music in the background. I really can't say enough about how awesome everyone there is. I really dread going to the dentist but at least with her I don't feel the need to medicate myself just to get there. read more

My experience at Dr. Sefcik's office was the best dental experience I've had. Not only is she knowledgeable and thorough, but she and her staff have great, positive, outgoing attitudes that make going to the dentist as much of an enjoyable experience as possible. The main thing that attracted me to her office is her integrative approach to dentistry, taking a holistic approach to resolving dental pain, while also incorporating the most bio-compatible materials into her practice. I found her on the reputable Huggins Institute referral site and am so glad I did. read more

This was my very first time to choose my own dentist (before I just went to whoever my parents used), and, thanks to yelp, I found exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a holistic, fluoride-free dentist/dental hygienist who understood that the mouth is one of the most important indicators of one's overall health. During my cleaning I learned so much about my own mouth as well as the connection between "germs" and systemic infection. They even let you choose which essential oils you want to flavor the cleaning paste! These people are really raising the bar in the world of dentistry and have restored my faith in this sector of the medical industry. If only all dental offices cared and where as informed as the people at Joan's office. AND, to top it off, they accept dental insurance! Here's a link to the book of the hygienist I was lucky to have work on my teeth: http://www.mouthmattersbook.com/ This is incredible and vital information that everyone should be aware of! read more

Joan and her staff have taken care of my teeth for 10 years and they are knowledgable, kind and friendly. I trust her to only do procedures that are necessary and to give alternatives for dental care that keep my teeth and gums healthy. They are also great for recommending other health care practitioners. She's a great mercury free dentist, and just a plain old great dentist. I also love Pamela, my hygienist. How she remembers every detail of the conversations we have 6 months apart when she's had hundreds of patients in between, I will never know, but she does. read more

No Fluoride, important for me and my family. Great care and great staff (great with my kids). A+

Dr. Sefcik was a pleasure to visit! I actually came for PDO threading for my lips and I'll admit I was a little nervous. But Dr. Sefcik explained the minimally invasive procedure for me and next thing I know I was done! I absolutely love my lips! I saw a difference right away and it wasn't drastic, but perfect. It was just the right amount of "plump" that I wanted! I highly recommend this procedure and Dr. Sefcik! Also Mandy, assisting was fantastic as well!!! read more

Wouldn't trade dentists for the world....I have never been so calm and relaxed at a dentists office. She is amazing. Her staff is amazing. enough said. read more

Came highly recommended by friends, but when I called to make an appointment for a cleaning, she asserted that they don't do cleanings on the first appointment, fast-talked explained what they do. I explained that I didn't think that would work because we live 90 minutes away and is not logistically doable, and rather than say something like, "I'm sorry to hear that," or "I understand," She said smugly, "That's fine" and laughed at me. However great the dentist is, her staff need a lesson in phone etiquette and customer service. read more