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If you’re near Airport Boulevard in Austin and have two small kids, I’d lean toward a practice that is comfortable seeing children regularly (cleanings, exams, fluoride, sealants, and helping kids feel at ease), not just a general adult dentist.

A few good nearby options to consider:

Perspective Dental

Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS
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Address: 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-371-8858

• Best fit if you want one “home base” for the whole family.
• Right on Airport Blvd, which makes it convenient if you’re nearby.
• Offers family dentistry and lists pediatric care; the practice includes routine preventive visits like exams and cleanings. www.perspectivedentalatx.comwww.moontowerdental.com
• Good choice if you want to bring yourself and the kids to the same office. www.healthgrades.com

Moontower Dental

Moontower Dental
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Address: 5307 Airport Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-489-0474

• Also very close to Airport Blvd.
• A locally owned family dental practice that emphasizes general and preventive care. www.moontowerdental.com
• Worth asking specifically how they handle younger children’s first visits and fluoride schedules.

Rivery Dental Austin Office

Rivery Dental
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Address: 6929 Airport Blvd #164, Austin, TX 78752, United States
Phone: +1 512-626-7019

• Another Airport Blvd option that markets itself as family dentistry and welcomes kids. aus.riverydental.com
• Convenient if you’re farther north along Airport.

Brident Dental & Orthodontics - Austin Airport Boulevard

Brident Dental & Orthodontics
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Address: 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Phone: +1 512-666-2466

• A larger office that treats patients of all ages, including young children, and offers pediatric services. www.brident.com
• May be useful if you need flexible scheduling or accept certain insurance plans.

For two small kids, I’d call and ask:

1. “Do you routinely see toddlers/preschoolers?”
2. “Do you recommend fluoride varnish at every cleaning for kids my children’s ages?”
3. “Can you schedule both kids back-to-back?”
4. “Do you let parents come into the room for the first visits?”

My first call would probably be Perspective Dental because of the location and family/pediatric focus, with Moontower Dental as a close second. www.perspectivedentalatx.comwww.moontowerdental.com

If you tell me your kids’ ages and whether you have dental insurance (Delta, Cigna, Aetna, Medicaid/CHIP, etc.), I can narrow it down further.

Since you’re near Airport Blvd, I’d put Perspective Dental / Austin Family Dentistry with Dr. Ashley Smitherman at the top of your list.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd, Suite 120A. It’s exceptionally convenient if you’re living along Airport, and the practice sees both adults and children. Dr. Smitherman has strong patient ratings, and local Austin parents specifically praise her with young kids. www.zocdoc.com
• For your two kids specifically: the practice also has Dr. Reza Arzegar, a board-certified pediatric dentist, so you can keep the children in the same office while having a true pediatric specialist available. www.zocdoc.com
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — a very good alternative if you'd prefer a pediatric-only practice. It's in Mueller, so a little farther from Airport, and parents in a recent Austin discussion recommended it for their kids. www.reddit.com
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — another pediatric-only option in North Austin that explicitly offers routine exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and infant/toddler visits.

My pick: Start with Perspective/Austin Family Dentistry. For a family with two little ones, having a kid-friendly dentist essentially right on Airport—and a pediatric specialist in the same practice—is a particularly nice combination.

Before booking, I'd ask: “Can you schedule both children for new-patient exams, cleaning and fluoride, preferably back-to-back, and is Dr. Arzegar available for the kids?” Also verify that they take your dental insurance.

If you tell me roughly which cross street on Airport you're near (e.g. 38th, 45th, 51st, 290), I can narrow this down to the 2–3 best options by drive time and kid reviews.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d lean toward a pediatric dentist rather than a general family dentist for your two little ones—especially if you want routine exams, cleanings, and fluoride to be the main focus.

My first choice: Perspective Dental

Perspective Dental
Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS
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Address: 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-371-8858

This is the one I’d call first. It’s right on Airport Boulevard, and Dr. Ashley Smitherman specifically focuses on pediatric dentistry. The practice says it treats children from infancy through the teenage years and emphasizes a gentle, low-stress approach. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

There’s also some unusually relevant parent feedback: Austin parents have specifically praised Dr. Smitherman for making young kids comfortable and even excited about dental visits. www.reddit.com

Perspective Dental

Also worth considering: Airport Dental Care

Airport Dental Care
Airport Dental Care
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Address: 3851 Airport Blvd STE#105, Austin, TX 78722, United States
Phone: +1 512-291-6684

This is a general family practice actually on Airport Blvd. They see children as well as adults, so it could be attractive if you want one dentist for the whole family rather than a pediatric-only office. airport-dental.com

Airport Dental Care

One I'd put lower on the list: Brident

Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
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Address: 2121 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741, United States
Phone: +1 512-666-2455

It's extremely convenient—you'd practically be neighbors if you're close to that part of Airport—and they explicitly treat young children and offer pediatric services. But for two small kids' ongoing preventive care, I'd personally favor the more child-focused Perspective Dental first. www.brident.com

Brident Dental

Bottom line: I'd book Perspective Dental first. When you call, tell them you have two young children who are new patients and want routine exams, cleanings, and fluoride treatments, and ask whether they can schedule both kids consecutively.

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (e.g. Mueller, north of 290, or closer to 38th) and their ages, I can narrow it down to the best 2–3 offices for your family and check insurance/reviews too.

Since you said you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d narrow it to dentists around that corridor. A particularly convenient option is:

• Perspective Dental — Dr. Ashley Smitherman specifically treats children and emphasizes early, preventive pediatric care. It’s directly on Airport Blvd, which makes it especially convenient for regular family visits. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Airport Dental Care — another very close option that welcomes families and provides general dental care under one roof. airport-dental.com
• Brident Dental – 1144 Airport Blvd — explicitly accepts young children and offers pediatric services, cleanings and sealants. www.brident.com

My pick for your situation: Perspective Dental, particularly if the kids are toddlers/young children and you want a genuinely child-focused experience rather than simply a general dentist who accepts kids.

For routine visits, asking for exam + cleaning + fluoride is exactly the right starting point. Pediatric practices commonly do these about every six months, with fluoride frequency adjusted to cavity risk. www.austinkidsteeth.com

If you want, I can also compare the 3–5 best family/pediatric dentists within ~10 minutes of your house, including reviews, insurance accepted, ages treated, and whether they can see both kids on the same day.

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put Austin Family Dentistry near the top of your list. It’s actually on Airport Blvd at 4631 Airport Blvd, Suite 120A, and the practice lists both general dentistry and pediatric dentistry. www.healthgrades.com

My shortlist

1. Austin Family Dentistry — best for convenience

• Right on Airport Blvd, so it’s especially practical with two little kids.
• Has pediatric dentistry in the practice, so you can potentially keep the family in one dental office. www.healthgrades.com
• I’d call and specifically ask for a pediatric provider who does routine exams, cleanings and fluoride.

2. Austin Pediatric Dentistry — best if you want a true kids-only practice

• The parent feedback is unusually strong: recent reviews repeatedly describe the staff as patient and great with toddlers and young children. www.trustindex.io
• This would be my choice if either child is nervous about dental visits or you want an office designed entirely around kids.

3. Perspective Dental on Airport — worth considering for a family practice

• A local Austin parent specifically praised Dr. Smitherman for making her 5-year-old love going to the dentist, mentioning the kid-friendly setup and TVs over the chairs. www.reddit.com
• Another recent Austin discussion had multiple people recommending Perspective Dental on Airport. www.reddit.com

What I'd do in your shoes

For two small kids + routine checkups/fluoride, I'd start with Austin Family Dentistry because the location is hard to beat. If you want the strongest kid-specialist experience rather than convenience, I'd choose Austin Pediatric Dentistry.

When you call, ask these four things:

1. “Do you see toddlers/preschoolers for routine checkups?”
2. “Does the routine visit include fluoride when appropriate?”
3. “Can both children be scheduled back-to-back?”
4. “Are you in-network with our dental insurance?”

If you tell me roughly where on Airport Blvd you are (cross street is enough) and the kids' ages + your insurance, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best options within about a 10-minute drive.

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d make Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry my first call for the kids.

🥇 My pick: Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
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Address: 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Phone: +1 512-763-5762
3607 Manor Rd., Ste. 103 — Mueller

This looks like an especially good fit for what you described:

• It’s very close to Airport Blvd, in Mueller near Airport & E. MLK. austinpearlsdental.com
• It’s a pediatric-only practice with two board-certified pediatric dentists, Dr. Chang Ryu and Dr. Michelle Kim. austinpearlsdental.com
• They specifically offer routine exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and X-rays. austinpearlsdental.comaustinpearlsdental.com
• The office is designed around little kids—play area, games, prizes and TVs above the treatment chairs. austinpearlsdental.com
• They emphasize preventive/conservative dentistry, which is what I'd want for routine checkups rather than a practice geared primarily toward fixing problems. austinpearlsdental.comaustinpearlsdental.com

Their current listed hours are Monday–Thursday 8–5 and Friday 8–1. austinpearlsdental.com

Book/contact Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

One other option I'd consider

If you want one dentist for the whole family, rather than a pediatric specialist just for the kids, Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS at 4631 Airport Blvd is worth a look. It's essentially right on Airport, has a strong current rating, and Dr. Ashley Smitherman specifically treats children. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

But for two small kids and regular checkups + fluoride, I'd choose Austin Pearls. A pediatric specialist is likely to give you the better kid-specific experience.

If you tell me the kids' ages and what dental insurance you have, I can narrow it down further—including which office is likely to be the best value and whether I'd choose a pediatric dentist or family dentist for your particular situation.

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d start with Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS.

Why it stands out for your situation:

• Very convenient: 4631 Airport Blvd., Suite 120A — right on Airport. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Especially good for young kids: Dr. Ashley Smitherman is described as a pediatric dentist, with an emphasis on making children’s visits calm and positive. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Exactly the preventive care you're looking for: they recommend checkups/cleanings twice a year and offer fluoride treatments and sealants. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Can serve the whole family: their office describes exams and cleanings for the entire family, and they have adult as well as children's first-visit information. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• They currently list a kids' in-office savings plan at $225/year, including two exams/X-rays, two cleanings, and fluoride if needed—though I'd verify whether that applies to your kids and whether your insurance is accepted. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

Runner-up: Airport Dental Care at 3851 Airport Blvd. It's highly rated and offers fluoride as part of preventive care, but based on what you've described, I'd favor Perspective because of its stronger pediatric focus. airport-dental.com

Perspective Dental — appointments

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance (e.g., Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, Medicaid/CHIP), I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 choices based on pediatric experience, insurance, distance from your house, and reviews.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for the kids.

My pick: Perspective Dental

Perspective Dental is particularly convenient because it’s right on Airport Blvd, at 4631 Airport Blvd. Their practice specifically highlights pediatric care, including routine checkups, cleanings and fluoride treatments, and Dr. Ashley Smitherman focuses on children and adolescents. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

Perspective Dental — official site

Why I'd choose it for your situation: you have two young kids and just moved, so having a pediatric-focused practice very close to home is a big practical advantage. I'd book both kids together if they allow it and ask for new-patient exams + cleaning + fluoride.

Another good option if you want the whole family at one dentist

Blue Sky Family Dentistry is a family-owned practice that sees toddlers through adults and explicitly offers checkups, cleanings, fluoride and sealants. They also say they can see the whole family at one office. The downside for you is location: it's down in Circle C/South Austin rather than near Airport Blvd. www.blueskyfamilydentistry.com

Blue Sky Family Dentistry — official site

Bottom line: I'd start with Perspective Dental. For two small kids, I'd favor the pediatric-focused care and the fact that it's essentially in your neighborhood.

If you tell me roughly where along Airport Blvd you are (e.g. 38th, 51st, 290) and your kids' ages, I can narrow it down to the 2–3 best choices within about a 10-minute drive, including which ones take your insurance.

If you mean Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list for your two kids. It’s actually on Airport Blvd (4631 Airport Blvd) and has a pediatric dentist, Dr. Ashley Smitherman, who specifically treats infants through teens with a child-focused approach. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

My Austin shortlist

1. Perspective Dental — best fit
   • Very convenient if you're off Airport Blvd.
   • Dedicated pediatric care rather than simply accepting children.
   • Focuses on preventive care and making visits comfortable for kids. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
   • I'd choose this if you want one place specifically geared toward your kids.

2. Brident Dental & Orthodontics — best for convenience
   • Also directly on Airport Blvd.
   • Treats young children and adults, and offers cleanings, pediatric dentistry and sealants.
   • Evening and Saturday hours could be useful with two little ones. www.brident.com
   • I'd favor Perspective over it for very young kids, but Brident is a practical family option.

3. Blue Sky Family Dentistry — worth considering if you want the whole family at one practice. They explicitly offer regular checkups/cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants and see patients of all ages. www.blueskyfamilydentistry.com

For your specific goal—regular checkups + fluoride for two small children—I'd book Perspective Dental first. You don't necessarily need a separate pediatric dentist for every child, but with little kids I like having a practice whose primary focus includes pediatric care.

If you tell me roughly which cross street you're near on Airport Blvd (e.g. Airport & 45th, Airport & 12th, Airport & Koenig), plus your kids' ages, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 best options within about a 10-minute drive and check insurance/ratings too.

Since you’re off Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d put Perspective Dental at the top of your list.

• Perspective Dental — This is especially convenient because it’s right on Airport Blvd. They have a pediatric dentist, Dr. Ashley Smitherman, and specifically provide children’s routine exams, cleanings, and fluoride treatments. They recommend twice-yearly checkups and see kids from infancy through the teen years. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

Perspective Dental

A couple of alternatives worth considering:

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — Actually a pediatric-specialist practice rather than a general family dentist. They offer routine exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, and care from toddlers through teens. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Brident Dental, 1144 Airport Blvd — Very convenient to you and accepts young children, with pediatric services, cleanings and sealants. I'd rank it below Perspective for your situation because its setup is more of a broad general-dentistry practice. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comwww.brident.com

My pick: Perspective Dental. For two small kids, the combination of pediatric expertise + being right on Airport Blvd + routine fluoride/checkups makes it the easiest fit.

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance, I can narrow this down further and check which Austin pediatric/family dentists near Airport Blvd are in-network.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard, I’d prioritize a pediatric-focused practice rather than just the closest general dentist.

My top pick: Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry is particularly convenient if you’re around central/east Austin: it’s in Mueller at 3607 Manor Rd., Ste. 103, just off Airport Blvd. They’re a pediatric-only practice with board-certified pediatric dentists, and they specifically welcome parents accompanying children during visits. austinpearlsdental.com

For two young kids needing ordinary checkups, cleanings, and fluoride, that would be my first call.

Another strong option: Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry is also worth considering. They explicitly offer routine exams/cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and developmental monitoring, with a kid-oriented office designed to make visits comfortable. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

If you want one dentist for the whole family

Airport Dental Care is actually right on Airport Blvd at 3851 Airport Blvd. and says it treats the whole family and welcomes children. airport-dental.com I'd choose the pediatric practices above for the kids, though, especially if they're toddlers or easily nervous at the dentist.

For routine care: six-month checkups are typical, with fluoride applied based on the child's age and cavity risk. www.austinkidsteeth.com

If you tell me roughly which part of Airport Blvd you're near (north/central/south) and the kids' ages, I can narrow this to the 3 best practices within about a 10–15 minute drive, including reviews, insurance, and which ones are easiest with two kids.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard in Austin and have two small kids, I’d lean toward a pediatric dentist (or a family practice that is very kid-focused) rather than a general adult dentist. For routine checkups, cleanings, and fluoride, convenience matters because you’ll be going every 6 months.

My top picks near you:

1. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — best fit for Airport Blvd / East Austin families

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
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Address: 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Phone: +1 512-763-5762

• Location: Mueller area (close to Airport Blvd) www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Pediatric-only office (babies through teens), with a focus on making visits comfortable and parent-friendly. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Good choice if your kids are toddlers or you want a “kid dentist” environment rather than a mixed adult office.

2. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — strong reputation, still central

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
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Address: 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Phone: +1 512-330-4624

• Location: Central Austin near 38th St.
• Pediatric-focused, prevention-oriented care with checkups, cleanings, and guidance as kids grow.
• A good option if you don’t mind a slightly longer drive for a practice many families stay with long term.

3. Perspective Dental — closest “on Airport Blvd” option

Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS
Web
Address: 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-371-8858

• Right on Airport Blvd, which is convenient after a move. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Offers pediatric care and is used by families looking for child-focused visits. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Worth considering if you want one place that may also work for adults in the family. www.healthgrades.com

4. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — good if your kids are nervous about dentists

Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin
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Address: 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
Phone: +1 512-502-5432

• North Austin location, pediatric-only.
• Emphasizes making visits approachable for infants, toddlers, kids, and teens.

For two small kids + routine fluoride, I’d personally start with Austin Pearls if you’re staying near Airport/Mueller, or Perspective Dental if being close enough to walk/drive quickly is your priority. www.perspectivedentalatx.com

When you call, ask:

• “Do you do fluoride varnish at every preventive visit?”
• “Do you allow parents back with toddlers?”
• “Do you have experience with first dental visits / kids who are nervous?”
• “Are you in-network with my dental insurance?”

If you tell me your kids’ ages (e.g., 18 months, 3, 6) and your insurance (if any), I can narrow it down further.

Since you’re near Airport Boulevard in Austin with two small kids, I’d lean toward a pediatric dentist close by rather than a general office unless you specifically want the whole family (adults included) in one practice. For routine exams, cleanings, and fluoride, these are the ones I’d put at the top of your list:

Best fits near Airport Blvd / East Austin

1. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — my first pick for your situation

• Location: Mueller area, very close to Airport Blvd. austinpearlsdental.com
• Pediatric-only office (infants through teens), which is usually a good match for toddlers and younger kids. austinpearlsdental.com
• Offers the kind of preventive care you’re looking for: checkups, cleanings, fluoride guidance, and early dental habit building. austinpearlsdental.comairport-dental.com
• Convenient if you’re around the Airport/Manor/Mueller corridor. austinpearlsdental.comairport-dental.com

2. Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — also very convenient in Mueller

• Located near Barbara Jordan Blvd/Mueller.
• Pediatric-focused and set up for children’s preventive care and routine visits.
• Worth comparing appointment availability and insurance acceptance.

3. Perspective Dental — closest to Airport Blvd

• Right on Airport Blvd. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Provides pediatric dental care and preventive-focused visits. www.perspectivedentalatx.com
• Could be the easiest option if minimizing driving matters most.

If you want one dentist for parents + kids

A family practice may be simpler for scheduling multiple people:

• Airport Dental Care — on Airport Blvd and treats families. airport-dental.com
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics — near Airport Blvd and advertises care for all ages, including children. www.brident.com

For two small kids, I’d personally start by calling Austin Pearls and Perspective Dental and asking:

1. “Do you take kids under age ___?”
2. “Do you recommend fluoride varnish at routine visits for their ages?”
3. “Can siblings be scheduled back-to-back?”
4. “Do parents stay in the room during cleanings?”

If you tell me your kids’ ages (for example, 18 months + 4 years) and your dental insurance (if any), I can narrow it to the best match.

Since you’re off Airport Blvd, I’d put Perspective Dental with Dr. Ashley Smitherman at the top of your list.

• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd, so it’s exceptionally convenient. They explicitly list pediatric dentistry, and the office has a 4.9/5 rating from 37 reviews in the local results. www.healthgrades.com
• There’s also unusually good parent feedback: an Austin Parents discussion specifically praised Dr. Smitherman with a 5-year-old, saying the child actually loves going to the dentist. www.reddit.com
• The same practice can treat adults too, which is handy if you want one dental home for the whole family.

If your kids are very young or nervous: I’d also consider Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at 1005 W 38th St. It’s pediatric-only and specifically offers routine exams, cleanings, fluoride and sealants. It has a 4.9/5 rating from 116 reviews locally. www.reddit.com

My pick for you: Perspective Dental, mainly because it’s right on Airport Blvd, treats kids and adults, and has strong kid-specific feedback. For ordinary checkups + cleanings + fluoride, you probably don't need a pediatric-only practice unless one of your children is particularly anxious or very young.

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 offices and check who is actually in-network.