Convenient Access from Travis Country
Head west on Southwest Pkwy for about 9 minutes and you reach Glow Dental Co, a Southwest Austin practice led by Dr. Kelsi Lewis. Neighbors who want a dentist near Travis Country can count on one main road between home and our chair, with care that ranges from routine cleanings to urgent repairs and cosmetic touch-ups.
From Blue Valley Park at 4504 Travis Country Circle, turn right onto Travis Country Circle and then left onto Republic of Texas Boulevard. At Southwest Pkwy, turn right and stay on the parkway heading west for about 3.1 miles. Because the parkway is divided, make a U-turn just past our building and turn right into the office drive. The full distance is about 4.1 miles.
We are at Building One, 7717 Southwest Pkwy Unit 150, Austin, TX 78735, on the corner of Terravista Drive. Look us up in Google Maps before you set out. Gaines Creek Neighborhood Park, a city park, sits nearby on Republic of Texas Boulevard. Nearby Gaines Ranch and Sunset Valley are only minutes away as well.
A Dental Home for a Greenbelt Neighborhood
Travis Country is a neighborhood of Austin, not to be confused with Travis County, the county it sits in. Its first plat was recorded in July 1972, and new sections kept arriving over the next three decades: Trailwood Village in the 1970s, the Village Park sections through the 1990s, Travis Country Green in 1997 and Travis Country West in 2001.
The neighborhood sits north of Southwest Pkwy and west of MoPac, on high ground above Barton Creek. The city's Barton Creek Wilderness Park borders it, and the Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at Gaines Park and MoPac opens onto more than 12 miles of trail, including the route to Twin Falls. Residents also enjoy neighborhood spaces such as Blue Valley Park and the Wildflower Preserve.
A neighborhood this close to the trails tends to be an active one. That shapes the care people need: sturdy repairs, quick help when something breaks, and preventive visits that fit around a busy week. Our office opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Monday hours run until 6:00 PM.
Active Lifestyles and Dental Health in Travis Country
Trail running, mountain biking and weekend swims are good for the body, but they come with a few risks for teeth. A fall on rocky singletrack can chip a front tooth or crack a molar. Sports drinks and energy gels bathe teeth in sugar and acid during long efforts, which speeds up enamel wear and decay.
A few habits help. Rinse with plain water after gels or sports drinks, and wait a little before brushing so softened enamel can recover. Wear a mouthguard for contact sports, and keep up with six-month cleanings so small chips and early cavities are caught early.
When a front tooth does chip, it can usually be rebuilt to match. Bonding repairs small chips, while dental veneers cover larger damage or several uneven teeth. Trial Smile previews let you see a veneer design before anything permanent is placed.
Clenching is another common issue among people who train hard or work long hours. A sore jaw in the morning or flattened edges on your teeth are typical signs. Our SprintRay 3D printer makes custom nightguards in the office to protect enamel while you sleep.
Weekend injuries deserve a plan. Because the office is closed Friday through Sunday, it helps to know the basics: save any broken pieces, rinse gently, and use a cold compress on the cheek for swelling. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown, keep it moist in milk and get care right away.
Services from a Dentist Near Travis Country
Emergency Dental Care
Cracked, chipped or knocked-loose teeth need fast attention. Dr. Lewis and our team make every effort to see you the same day, and new patients can start with a $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays keep enamel, gums and older fillings in good shape. Intraoral photos let you see exactly what Dr. Lewis sees.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding, whitening and veneers restore the look of teeth that have chipped or stained. Each plan starts with a conversation about what you want to change.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns rebuild cracked molars and teeth with large, failing fillings. Our Fastmill system mills crowns in the office, allowing many patients to complete treatment in a single visit.
Meet Dr. Kelsi Lewis
Dr. Kelsi Lewis knows an active life firsthand; she played college volleyball at Tarleton State University while earning her BBA. She went on to the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston for her DDS. Today she pairs that background with in-office technology such as digital imaging, Fastmill crowns and SprintRay nightguards.
Insurance & Financing
New patients with an urgent problem can book the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. For ongoing care, the office works with a multitude of insurance providers and gives you a cost breakdown before treatment. CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit and Proceed Finance offer third-party financing, and cards, cash and checks are accepted.
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 Travis Country, and how do I get there?
Expect about 4.1 miles and roughly 9 minutes from Blue Valley Park. Take Travis Country Circle to Republic of Texas Boulevard, then Southwest Pkwy west, with a U-turn just past our building. For anyone after a dentist near Travis Country, most of the trip is a single stretch of parkway.
Should I see a dentist after a hard hit to the mouth even if nothing hurts?
Yes. A blow to the mouth can crack a tooth below the gumline or injure the nerve inside it without causing pain right away. Problems such as darkening or infection can show up weeks later. X-rays taken soon after the injury give a baseline, and new patients can book the $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Can a chipped front tooth be repaired so it matches?
Usually, yes. Small chips can often be repaired with tooth-colored bonding that is shaded to blend with the teeth around it. Larger breaks, or several worn teeth, may be better suited to veneers or a crown. Dr. Lewis will check the tooth with x-rays and photos and explain which approach fits.
Can a broken tooth wait until Monday if it happens on a weekend?
Sometimes. A small chip without pain can usually wait, since the office is closed Friday through Sunday; keep any pieces, rinse gently and chew on the other side. Severe swelling, fever or uncontrolled bleeding needs urgent medical care right away. On Monday, call early, because Dr. Lewis makes every effort to see emergencies the same day.
Is a cracked tooth always painful?
No. Many cracked teeth cause only a brief twinge when biting or a flash of sensitivity to cold. Because the crack can spread over time, it is worth having any of those symptoms checked. Dr. Lewis uses digital imaging and close-up photos to find the crack, and a crown often protects the tooth.
Schedule Your Visit from Travis Country
A dentist near Travis Country is one parkway away. Call 512-402-6586 to book a cleaning or get help with a damaged tooth. See every neighborhood we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, or head to our Dentist Austin, TX homepage.