Convenient Access from Barton Hills
About 15 minutes is all it takes to swap the Greenbelt for the dental chair. Glow Dental Co sits on Southwest Pkwy in Southwest Austin, and for anyone who wants a dentist near Barton Hills without crossing downtown, the drive heads south and west instead of into the city. Dr. Kelsi Lewis, DDS, runs an unhurried practice built around clear explanations.
From Barton Hills Elementary on Barton Hills Drive, make your way to Barton Skyway and follow it south for about 0.7 mile. Turn onto South Lamar Boulevard and continue south for roughly 2 miles, then pick up the westbound US 290 frontage road, known locally as Ben White, for about 0.6 mile. Southwest Pkwy carries you west for close to 4 miles; the office is on the eastbound side, so make the U-turn just past it. The trip covers 7.5 miles with no tolls, and rush hour on Ben White can stretch it.
Our address is Building One, 7717 Southwest Pkwy Unit 150, Austin, TX 78735, at the corner of Terravista Dr in the Lantana development. Check the turn on Google Maps before your first appointment. Nearby Rollingwood and Gaines Ranch are neighbors we welcome too.
A Dental Practice That Suits Barton Hills Living
Barton Hills is a long-settled neighborhood in Travis County, tucked between Zilker Park to the north and Barton Creek to the west, with Zilker and South Lamar as its eastern neighbors. Its oldest homes date to the 1940s, and building continued into the late 1990s, so mid-century modern houses stand a few doors from much newer ones. In 1956 the neighborhood was even promoted as "the world's largest air-conditioned subdivision."
Households here can range from young families to longtime owners, and their dental needs range from a first cleaning to replacing a tooth lost years ago. Glow Dental Co sees patients of all ages, so one office can cover a whole household.
Dr. Lewis keeps each appointment unhurried. She reviews photos and x-rays of every tooth in question with you on screen, lays out each option and tells you plainly what could happen if you wait. Nobody gets talked into treatment they do not understand.
Scheduling is straightforward too. Appointments start at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Monday runs until 6:00 PM. The office closes Friday through Sunday, which leaves the weekend free for the trails.
Dental Notes for Barton Hills Trail Runners, Swimmers and Families
Water and limestone frame daily life in Barton Hills. The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers more than 12 miles of trails beneath limestone cliffs, with trailheads at Barton Hills School Park on Homedale Drive and at Spyglass Drive off Barton Skyway. Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park stays roughly 68 to 74 degrees year-round, fed entirely by springs from the Edwards Aquifer.
Rocky trails, mountain bikes and slick pool decks all carry a risk of a fall. A chipped front tooth or a cracked molar should be looked at quickly, because Dr. Lewis and our team make every effort to see you the same day for a dental emergency. New patients can begin with the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray to find out what is wrong and what comes next.
Older smiles have their own needs. Fillings and crowns placed decades ago eventually wear out, and a missing tooth lets its neighbors drift. A dental bridge can close a gap with a fixed restoration, and implants are another path Dr. Lewis can map out with you.
Barton Hills Elementary, built in 1964 on nine acres beside Barton Creek, anchors the center of the neighborhood. Steady checkups and fluoride matter for school-age kids, and the 7:00 AM starts fit a visit in before school or work.
Barton Hills is also easy to confuse with places that share its name. Barton Creek Square is a shopping mall, and the Barton Creek community lies farther west beyond Loop 360. The neighborhood itself centers on Barton Skyway, Barton Hills Drive and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, south of Zilker Park.
Dental Services From a Dentist Near Barton Hills
Emergency Dental Care
A tooth broken on the trail or a toothache that will not settle needs attention soon. The route via South Lamar keeps you clear of downtown when time matters.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and other repairs bring worn or damaged teeth back into service. The in-office Fastmill unit lets many patients finish a crown in a single visit.
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays and intraoral photos form the base of every plan. Seeing your own teeth on screen makes the findings easy to follow.
Cosmetic Dentistry
A small chip on a front edge may only need bonding, while veneers can cover larger flaws in shape or color. Trial Smile lets you look at a planned veneer design before any permanent work.
Meet Dr. Kelsi Lewis
Dr. Kelsi Lewis earned her DDS at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston and owns Glow Dental Co. Her visits move at a pace that leaves room for questions, and she follows up after procedures to see how you are healing. Nilsa Saldivar, RDH, brings 32 years of hygiene experience to your cleanings.
Insurance & Financing
New patients without insurance and without gum disease can start with the $89 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray. If you do have coverage, the team works with a multitude of insurance providers and gives you a detailed cost breakdown first. CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit and 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 Hills, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 15 minutes for the 7.5-mile drive from Barton Hills Elementary. Take Barton Skyway to South Lamar Boulevard, follow the westbound US 290 frontage road, then head west on Southwest Pkwy and U-turn just past the office. It is a toll-free option for a dentist near Barton Hills that avoids downtown.
What should I do if I chip a tooth while hiking or biking?
Call the office as soon as you can. Save any broken piece in a clean container, rinse gently with water and avoid chewing on that side. Dr. Lewis and our team make every effort to see you the same day for a dental emergency, and new patients can use the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
Can I watch TV or listen to something during my cleaning?
Yes. Each treatment room has a TV mounted above the chair with headphones, so you can watch or listen while you are being cared for. Warm blankets are available in every room too. If you need a break at any point, simply raise your hand and treatment pauses right away.
Does anyone check on me after a procedure?
Yes. The team follows up with a check-in after procedures to see how you are feeling and whether anything needs attention. If something does not feel right, you can call the office during regular hours. That follow-up is part of how Dr. Lewis handles every treatment, from a crown to an extraction.
Will Dr. Lewis tell me what happens if I put off treatment?
Yes, every time. Alongside each recommended option, Dr. Lewis explains what waiting would likely mean for that tooth, using your photos and x-rays on screen. Some problems can safely be watched for a while, and others get harder and costlier to fix. You make the decision with the full picture in front of you.
Schedule Your Visit from Barton Hills
If you have been meaning to find a dentist near Barton Hills, call 512-402-6586 to book a 7:00 AM weekday slot or a Monday appointment. Explore nearby communities on our areas we serve page, or visit the Dentist Austin, TX homepage to learn more about Glow Dental Co.