Convenient Access from Village at Western Oaks
When a Western Oaks week is already full, a dental office has to be easy to fit in. Glow Dental Co is a 10-minute drive north in Southwest Austin, which makes it a practical dentist near Village at Western Oaks for parents and kids alike. Dr. Kelsi Lewis and her team handle checkups, sports injuries, aligners and crowns under one roof.
Start from Mills Elementary on Davis Lane and follow Davis Lane to Escarpment Boulevard. Turn left and head north on Escarpment for about a mile and a half, then turn left onto West William Cannon Drive and stay on it for close to two miles. A left onto Southwest Parkway brings you to the office after a short U-turn, about 4.7 miles from the school. The address is Building One, 7717 Southwest Pkwy Unit 150, Austin, TX 78735.
The route never uses MoPac or the Oak Hill "Y". Neighbors in Legend Oaks and Oak Hill are close by as well. Pull up our office on Google Maps to load turn-by-turn directions before you leave.
Family Dentistry That Works for Western Oaks Households
Village at Western Oaks is a residential neighborhood in the Oak Hill area of Southwest Austin, in Travis County, reached by Escarpment Boulevard and William Cannon Drive. Mills Elementary, an Austin ISD school, sits inside the neighborhood on Davis Lane.
A household like that rarely needs just one kind of dental care. One parent wants a crown replaced, a teenager is asking about straighter teeth and the youngest is due for a first cleaning. Glow Dental Co sees patients of all ages, so the whole family can keep one chart, one office and one set of familiar faces.
Scheduling is built around the week rather than the weekend. The office opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Monday hours run until 6:00 PM. An early slot is done before the rest of the day gets going, while the Monday afternoon window can work after pickup.
Visits move at a calm pace, which matters for younger patients. Dr. Lewis shows photos of each tooth on screen, so kids can see what a cavity or a worn spot actually looks like.
A small team also means continuity. Western Oaks families see familiar faces at each visit, so small changes, such as a new patch of gum redness or a molar starting to wear, get noticed from one appointment to the next.
Smiles, Sports and Swim Season in Western Oaks
Active kids mean active mouths. Soccer, basketball and bike rides all carry some risk of a chipped or knocked-out tooth. A properly fitted mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to cut that risk for contact sports.
Summer brings its own routine. Nearby Dick Nichols Pool hosts City of Austin swim meets on summer Saturdays, and many swimmers spend hours in the water. Frequent swimmers in chlorinated pools can pick up hard brown deposits on their front teeth, which a regular cleaning removes.
Snacks are the quieter problem. Sports drinks, fruit snacks and sticky granola bars keep sugar on teeth for hours, which is where cavities between the back teeth begin. Water between games and a rinse after treats make a real difference.
Teenagers bring a different set of questions. Crooked front teeth, whitening requests and wisdom teeth tend to come up during the high school years. Dr. Lewis walks parents and teens through each option together, including the choice to wait, so nobody feels rushed into a decision.
Six-month checkups tie it all together. Two cleanings, two exams and two fluoride treatments a year catch small problems while they are still small, for kids and adults alike.
Treatments From Your Dentist Near Village at Western Oaks
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays and fluoride keep growing smiles on track. Western Oaks parents can pick a 7:00 AM slot from Tuesday through Thursday.
Emergency Dental Care
A ball to the face or a fall from a bike needs quick attention. The team makes every effort to see dental emergencies the same day.
Restorative Dentistry
Parents with worn fillings or a cracked molar can rebuild them with bridges or dental crowns. Thanks to the in-office Fastmill unit, many patients finish a crown in one visit.
Invisalign
Clear aligners come out for meals and brushing, so they fit around practice schedules and family dinners. Dr. Lewis checks whether your bite suits them first.
Sedation Dentistry
For anxious adults, nitrous oxide adds a calmer feel to treatment and wears off quickly. Numbing gel goes on before every injection.
When an accident does happen, new patients can start with the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, a clear first step for Western Oaks families after a fall or a hard hit. Dr. Lewis reviews the images with you on screen and lays out every option, from a quick repair to keeping an eye on the tooth.
Meet Dr. Kelsi Lewis
Dr. Kelsi Lewis leads a small, close-knit team. Hygienist Nilsa Saldivar, RDH, brings 32 years of experience to every cleaning, and dental assistant Marisol Moreno, RDA, has worked beside Dr. Lewis since 2020. At the front desk, Jessica and Sunni handle scheduling and questions.
Insurance & Financing
No dental coverage at your house? The Dental Membership Plan runs $320 a year for a child under 12 and $460 a year for anyone 12 and older. Either tier bundles two cleanings, two exams, two fluoride treatments and the year's x-rays with 10 to 20 percent off treatment, and you can pay monthly. Insured patients are welcome too, since the office works with a multitude of insurance providers.
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 Village at Western Oaks, and how do I get there?
From Mills Elementary it is about 4.7 miles, close to a 10-minute drive. Follow Davis Lane to Escarpment Boulevard, go north to West William Cannon Drive, then turn left onto Southwest Parkway. Families wanting a dentist near Village at Western Oaks can make the whole trip without getting on MoPac or US 290.
How can we cut down on cavities from sports drinks?
Mostly by limiting how often teeth are bathed in sugar and acid. Water works for most practices and games, and sports drinks are best kept for long, hard sessions. Rinsing with water afterward and brushing at bedtime help too. Two cleanings and fluoride treatments a year add another layer of protection for active kids.
What should we do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out during a game?
Act fast and call the office right away. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, rinse it briefly if it is dirty and keep it moist in milk or saliva. Teeth replanted soon have the best chance. Dr. Lewis and the team make every effort to see dental emergencies the same day.
How often should kids get a fluoride treatment?
Twice a year is a common rhythm, usually at the six-month cleaning. Professional fluoride strengthens enamel and helps it resist the acids that start cavities, which matters for kids who snack or sip sports drinks often. The Dental Membership Plan at Glow Dental Co includes two fluoride treatments a year for every member.
Can frequent swimming stain my child's teeth?
It can. Kids who train often in chlorinated pools sometimes build up hard brown deposits on their front teeth, often called swimmer's calculus. It is a surface buildup rather than decay, and a professional cleaning removes it. Regular six-month visits during swim season keep it from building up and let the hygienist spot it early.
Schedule Your Visit from Village at Western Oaks
Book the family with a dentist near Village at Western Oaks who keeps things calm for every age. Call 512-402-6586 to set up checkups for everyone. Explore the other communities we serve on our areas we serve page, or visit our main site for Dentist Austin, TX.