Convenient Access from Barton Creek
Two roads and about 8 minutes connect the Barton Creek community to Glow Dental Co in Southwest Austin. Residents who want a dentist near Barton Creek can come to Dr. Kelsi Lewis for everything from routine cleanings to implants, crowns and full-arch tooth replacement, without a highway on the way.
Begin at the corner of Barton Creek Boulevard and Barton Club Drive, by the resort entrance. Follow the boulevard south and southwest for about 3 miles until it meets Southwest Pkwy. Turn left and head east for roughly a mile, and our office drive is on your right. That comes to about 4 miles in all, and homes near the south end of the boulevard are closer still.
You will find us at Building One, 7717 Southwest Pkwy Unit 150, Austin, TX 78735, at the Terravista Drive corner. Our Google Maps page has directions from your door. Neighbors in Lantana and Lost Creek are neighboring communities we welcome too.
Thoughtful Dental Care for the Barton Creek Community
Barton Creek is a census-designated place in unincorporated Travis County, inside Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction rather than its city limits. It first appeared as a CDP in the 2000 census, and the 2020 count was 3,356 residents. The community covers about 5.4 square miles of hills roughly 7 miles west of downtown.
Golf shaped much of the area. The Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa on Barton Club Drive opened its first Tom Fazio course in 1986, and two more courses followed in 1991 and 1999. To the west lies the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve, and downstream the creek itself runs through the city's Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Many households here are established, and the median age is well above Austin's. Families with school-age children are served by Austin ISD's Oak Hill Elementary, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School. Our office suits both groups, with unhurried visits for long-time residents and 7:00 AM starts on Tuesday through Thursday for parents juggling school mornings.
If you are switching offices after years with the same dentist, the first appointment is built for that. It starts with a conversation about your history, past dental work and what you want to change. A full exam with digital imaging and intraoral photography follows, so you and Dr. Lewis begin with the same, clear picture of every tooth.
Protecting Natural Teeth and Replacing Lost Ones
With age, the dental questions change. Fillings placed decades ago can crack or leak, gums can recede and expose sensitive roots, and some medications leave the mouth dry, which raises the risk of decay. Regular exams catch those changes before they turn into a lost tooth.
When a tooth is badly damaged, a crown can often save it. Our Fastmill system mills crowns right in the office, allowing many patients to complete treatment in a single visit instead of waiting weeks for a lab.
When teeth are already missing, there are several paths. An implant replaces a single tooth from the root up. For a full arch, All-On-4 anchors a fixed set of teeth to four implants, while modern dentures remain a removable option. Dr. Lewis shows you the imaging and compares each path, including what happens if you wait.
Comfort is part of the plan. Warm blankets, TVs with headphones and numbing gel before every injection come standard, and a raised hand pauses treatment. Nitrous oxide is available for extra support, and you can drive yourself home afterward.
Restorative and Implant Care from a Dentist Near Barton Creek
Implant Dentistry
Implants restore chewing strength and help preserve the jawbone where a tooth was lost. Dr. Lewis has advanced training in implants and plans each one with digital imaging.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and replacement fillings rebuild teeth worn by years of use. Each recommendation comes with photos and x-rays so you can see the reason for it.
General Dentistry
Cleanings and exams track gum health, old dental work and early signs of trouble. Steady preventive care is the easiest way to keep the teeth you have.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide takes the edge off longer procedures such as implant placement. Its effects fade quickly, so the drive back up Barton Creek Boulevard needs no chauffeur.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth cannot be saved, a careful extraction clears the way for an implant, bridge or denture. Dr. Lewis plans the replacement before the tooth comes out.
Care does not end when you leave the chair. After implant placement, extractions and other procedures, our team follows up to check on your healing and answer questions. Monday appointments run until 6:00 PM, which helps when a follow-up visit has to fit around travel or family plans.
Meet Dr. Kelsi Lewis
Dr. Kelsi Lewis, DDS, leads a small, experienced team. Hygienist Nilsa Saldivar, RDH, has 32 years of experience, and dental assistant Marisol Moreno, RDA, has worked beside Dr. Lewis since 2020. At the front desk, Jessica Chavez and Sunni bring decades of combined dental and healthcare experience to scheduling and insurance questions.
Insurance & Financing
Implants and full-arch work are significant decisions, so you get a detailed cost breakdown before treatment begins. The office works with a multitude of insurance providers and files claims for you. Third-party financing through CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit or Proceed Finance can spread larger costs over time.
What Others Are Saying
Patients consistently tell us the same things: no one has ever explained their dental health this clearly before, they have never felt so unhurried at a dental office, and this was genuinely the best dental experience they have ever had.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Glow Dental Co from Barton Creek, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 4 miles, roughly 8 minutes, from Barton Creek Boulevard at Barton Club Drive. Follow Barton Creek Boulevard south to Southwest Pkwy, then turn left and continue about a mile east. Anyone seeking a dentist near Barton Creek can make the whole trip on those two roads.
Is All-On-4 an option if I wear a full denture now?
Often, yes. All-On-4 attaches a fixed arch of teeth to four implants, so nothing comes out at night and there is no adhesive. Whether it suits you depends on your jawbone and overall health, which Dr. Lewis evaluates with digital imaging. She will also compare it with a new or improved denture.
Can I get a crown in one visit?
Many patients can. Our Fastmill system designs and mills the crown in the office, allowing many patients to complete treatment in a single visit. Some cases still need a second appointment, for example when a tooth needs other work first. Dr. Lewis will tell you which applies before you schedule.
Do dentures need regular checkups if they feel fine?
Yes. Gums and jawbone slowly change shape under a denture, so a fit that once felt perfect can loosen and cause sore spots. Regular exams also check the gums, tongue and cheeks for problems that do not hurt early on. Dr. Lewis can adjust or replace a denture before small issues grow.
Why do my gums bleed more than they used to?
Bleeding gums usually signal inflammation, most often from plaque along the gumline. With age, receding gums, dry mouth from medications and older dental work can make that worse. Left alone, it can progress to periodontal disease and bone loss. A cleaning and exam show how far it has gone and what treatment fits.
Schedule Your Visit from Barton Creek
Choosing a dentist near Barton Creek can be as simple as one call to 512-402-6586. Dr. Lewis and her team will find a time that suits you. Explore the other communities on our Areas We Serve page or return to our Dentist Austin, TX homepage.