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• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry at Oak Ridge - 500 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry - 1103 Callahan Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912, United States
• Little Hippos Pediatric Dentistry - 409 W Front St #250, Hutto, TX 78634, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Georgetown Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - 4507 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78633, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 10510 W Parmer Ln #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States

If you’re near the UT campus, I’d put Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at the top of your list. It’s at 1005 W. 38th St., so it’s particularly convenient from campus, and it’s a pediatric-only practice that explicitly sees toddlers through teens. They’re open Monday–Friday, 8–4, which is useful for a busy family. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

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My Austin shortlist

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — best overall for your situation. Very close to UT, pediatric-only, and geared toward the full toddler-to-teen progression. Their Central Austin location is at 38th & Lamar. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — another excellent central option. Located on Manor Rd. in the Mueller area; they serve infants, kids and teens and have a strong emphasis on comfortable visits. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — worth considering if you’re north of campus. It’s at Austin Center Blvd. and is pediatric-focused, including care for children with special needs. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry — particularly good if anxiety is an issue. It’s farther north on MoPac and specifically offers sedation-supported care, including in-house IV sedation. Loving Pediatric Dentistry

One thing I'd prioritize for a busy family is whether they can book siblings back-to-back and whether they have early/late appointments. Central Park's 8–4 weekday schedule is convenient, but I'd call and ask specifically about stacking multiple kids on the same visit and their insurance participation.

If you tell me which side of UT you’re on (West Campus, North Campus, Hyde Park, East Austin, etc.) and whether you need the dentist to see the adults too, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options.

If you’re specifically around the UT/Austin campus and need one dental home that can handle a toddler through a teenager, I’d put these at the top of the list:

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — my first pick for your situation. It’s at 1005 W 38th St., very close to campus, and is pediatric-only, serving toddlers through teens. They emphasize gentle, low-stress visits and flexible scheduling for busy families. Their published hours are Mon–Fri, 8–4. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Best for: one consistent pediatric practice for multiple kids/ages.

2. Smiles of Austin — at 1910 W 35th St., another very convenient central option. It combines pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, so it could be particularly convenient once your older kids get into braces/teen orthodontic care.

3. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — at 2907 Duval St., essentially right by UT. This is more of a family/general dentist rather than a pediatric specialist, so I'd favor it if you want the whole family, including adults, in one office. For toddlers, I'd lean toward a pediatric specialist instead.

What I'd do

For a busy family with toddlers + teens, I'd choose Central Park Pediatric Dentistry first. It gives you the best combination of close-to-UT location, pediatric specialization across the full age range, and weekday hours. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

One other practical option: Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS on Airport Blvd. is a general practice with pediatric services, so it may be worth considering if having adults and kids treated within one broader family practice matters.

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (West Campus, Hyde Park, North Campus, etc.) and whether you want the dentist to see the adults too, I can narrow this to the 2–3 most convenient choices and compare hours, reviews, parking, and insurance.

If by “UT campus area” you mean central Austin, I’d put Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at the top of the list for a busy family.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St, very convenient to UT/central Austin. They specifically see toddlers through teens, are pediatric specialists, and emphasize gentle, kid-centered visits. Their posted hours are Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm, which is useful for school/work scheduling. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, another very central option. They combine pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, so they could be particularly convenient if your teens may need braces/orthodontic care later.
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — 2907 Duval St, essentially right by UT. This is a general/family practice rather than a pediatric-only office, so it could be attractive if you want one dentist for older kids and adults, but I'd favor Central Park for a toddler. Local UT-area discussion also specifically mentions KoLa as a convenient campus-area dentist. www.reddit.com

My pick: Central Park for a family with both a toddler and teens. It gives you the pediatric-specialist expertise for the little one while still covering the older kids, and the 38th Street location is unusually convenient for central Austin. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Before choosing, I'd check your dental insurance and whether they can schedule multiple siblings back-to-back—for a busy family, that can matter more than a small difference in distance.

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, I’d start with these:

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St

My top pick for your situation. It’s very close to UT, pediatric-only, and explicitly serves kids from baby teeth through the teen years. The current listing shows 4.9/5 from 116 reviews and weekday hours roughly 8–4. For a busy family, the location and broad age range make it especially appealing.

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd

Another excellent central option, particularly if Mueller is convenient for you. It focuses on infants, children and teens and has a 4.9/5 rating in the current local results.

3. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — 1139 W Braker Ln

Worth considering if you're actually on the north side of campus. It's pediatric-only and covers toddlers through teens; the practice says it accepts most major insurance plans as well as Medicaid/CHIP. redballoondentistry.com

What I'd do

For a family with a toddler and teenagers, I'd call Central Park Pediatric Dentistry first and ask about:

• getting multiple kids scheduled back-to-back,
• earliest/late-day appointments,
• your specific insurance,
• and whether they can keep the kids with the same dentist as they get older.

That "one office for everyone" factor can make a surprisingly big difference for a busy family.

If you tell me roughly which side of UT you're on (West Campus, Hyde Park, North Campus, Mueller, etc.) and your insurance, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices within about a 10-minute drive.

If you’re near the UT campus, I’d put Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at the top of the list.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St. This is probably the best combination of location + pediatric expertise + age range for a busy family. They specifically see kids from toddlers through teens, and their hours are Mon–Fri, 8–4. Their site emphasizes a family-focused approach and flexible scheduling. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Thiel Pediatric Dentistry — 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy. A little farther away, but a particularly good choice if you want a pediatric specialist who will continue seeing your kids into the teen/college years; they say they treat children from birth through college.
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. in Mueller. Worth considering if you spend time east of campus; it's next to Dell Children's and handles routine pediatric care through more involved treatment.

My pick for your situation: Central Park. It's unusually convenient to campus, is pediatric-only, explicitly covers toddlers through teens, and has weekday 8–4 hours—useful when you're juggling school/work schedules. One minor drawback: parking at the 38th Street office can be a little challenging, according to local business information.

If you tell me roughly how old the kids are and what dental insurance you have, I can narrow it to the best 2–3 and check which ones are accepting new patients.

If you’re near UT Austin and have a toddler + teens, I’d prioritize a practice that can handle the whole childhood-to-teen span and is efficient for a busy family.

My top picks

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — my first call
   • 1005 W 38th St, very convenient to the UT/central Austin area.
   • Pediatric-only practice, so they’re set up for toddlers through teens.
   • Strong local rating (4.9/5 from 116 reviews in the current business listing).
   • Open weekdays, which is useful for scheduling around school.
   • Best fit if you want a true pediatric dentist rather than a general family dentist.

2. Smiles of Austin — best if orthodontics may be part of the picture
   • 1910 W 35th St, extremely convenient to central Austin.
   • Combines pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, including care for teens.
   • Opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays, which could be a big advantage for a busy family.
   • One caveat: there are some reports of scheduling/pricing frustrations, so I'd ask about those upfront.

3. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — best for convenience right by campus
   • 2907 Duval St, essentially in the UT neighborhood.
   • General/family practice rather than pediatric-only.
   • A recent UT-area discussion specifically mentioned KoLa as being extremely convenient to campus. www.reddit.com
   • I'd choose this if your teens are the bigger consideration and you want a family dentist who can potentially see everyone.

4. Grove Austin Family Dentistry — good all-family alternative
   • 1500 W 38th St.
   • General family practice that also lists pediatric dentistry.
   • Particularly appealing if you want one long-term practice for kids and adults rather than a pediatric specialist.

One other option worth knowing about

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry in Mueller has a particularly kid-focused setup and serves infants through teens. The current listing is 4.9/5 from 39 reviews, and the practice emphasizes quick, comfortable visits—which sounds relevant for a busy household.

If it were my family: I'd call Central Park Pediatric Dentistry first, then Smiles of Austin. If minimizing driving from UT is the overriding priority, I'd investigate KoLa.

One important distinction: if by "dentist" you mean one office where you, your toddler, and your teens can all be seen, I'd lean KoLa/Grove. If you're happy with a pediatric specialist for the kids, Central Park is the stronger choice.

If you tell me roughly which side of UT you're on (West Campus, Hyde Park, North Loop, etc.) and what dental insurance you have, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best options for your family, including which ones look easiest for back-to-back sibling appointments.

If you mean the UT Austin / Hyde Park / Central Austin area, I’d narrow it to these three:

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — my first pick for your situation. It’s at W. 38th & N. Lamar, very convenient to UT, and is pediatric-focused. It has strong local ratings (4.9/5 from 116 reviews) and weekday hours, which is helpful for a busy family. findadentist.ada.org

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — in Mueller on Manor Rd. It specifically serves infants, kids and teens, and the local business information suggests a particularly efficient experience for families with multiple young children.

3. Smiles of Austin — on W. 35th, so especially convenient from UT. It combines pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, which could be a big plus if you want your teens' dental and future braces/Invisalign needs coordinated in one place.

What I'd choose

For toddlers + teens + a busy schedule, I'd start with Central Park Pediatric Dentistry. If having orthodontics integrated for the teens is important, I'd seriously consider Smiles of Austin instead.

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (Hyde Park, West Campus, North Campus, etc.) and what dental insurance you have, I can narrow it to the best 1–2 options and check their current hours/insurance fit.

If you’re near UT Austin, I’d put Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at the top of your list. It’s right at 1005 W 38th St, very close to campus, and is pediatric-only, seeing toddlers through teens. They specifically emphasize gentle, kid-friendly care and flexible scheduling for busy families. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

My Austin shortlist

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — best fit for your location
   • 1005 W 38th St, about 5–10 minutes from much of UT
   • Pediatric specialists
   • Toddlers through teens
   • 4.9★ from 116 reviews in the current local listing
   • Open weekdays 8–4, which is useful for school/work scheduling. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

2. Smiles of Austin — especially good if you want orthodontics too
   • 1910 W 35th St
   • Combines pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, so it could be convenient as your kids get into the teen/braces years.
   • Very central to UT/West Austin.

3. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — good Mueller-area alternative
   • 3607 Manor Rd
   • Pediatric-only, including infants, kids and teens
   • Family-owned and reports accepting many PPO plans.

4. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — worth considering if your kids are nervous about dental work
   • 6850 Austin Center Blvd
   • Board-certified pediatric dentist with a strong emphasis on pediatric treatment and laser dentistry.

For your particular situation, I'd choose Central Park first. It's the combination of actually close to UT + pediatric specialists + toddler-to-teen coverage that makes it stand out. If you tell me which UT neighborhood you're in (West Campus, Hyde Park, North Campus, etc.) and what insurance you have, I can narrow it to the 2–3 best options and check which ones look most convenient for a busy family.

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, I’d prioritize a pediatric practice rather than a general dentist if you want one dental home for toddlers through teens.

My top picks

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — best fit for your location
   • Very close to UT/Central Austin.
   • Specifically treats toddlers through teens.
   • Pediatric-dentistry focused, so they’re set up for little kids who may be nervous or wiggly.
   • Open Monday–Friday, 8–4, which is useful for a busy family. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
   • Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

2. Austin Pediatric Dentistry — strongest kid-only option
   • Board-certified pediatric dentist and explicitly serves ages 1–18.
   • Parents can accompany kids during visits.
   • Earliest appointments start at 8:30 a.m., which may help with school schedules.
   • The catch: it’s in Four Points, so it’s a significantly longer drive from UT. atxkidsdentist.com

3. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — convenience winner if teens/adults also need care
   • Essentially right by campus.
   • It’s a family/general practice, rather than a pediatric-only office, so I'd favor it if your priority is getting the whole family into one general-dentist practice.
   • Local Austin discussion specifically mentions it as a convenient option near the north end of campus. www.reddit.com

For your particular situation, I'd call Central Park first. It's unusually well matched to “busy family + near UT + toddler + teenager”: pediatric specialists, Central Austin location, and care spanning toddlers to teens.

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (West Campus, Hyde Park, North Campus, etc.) and whether you want the same dentist for the adults too, I can narrow it to the 3 most convenient practices and compare hours, reviews, insurance, and parking.

If you mean the UT Austin campus / central Austin area, I’d put Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at the top of your list.

My short list

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St
   • Best overall fit for a busy family near campus.
   • Pediatric-only practice that explicitly sees toddlers through teens. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
   • Very convenient to UT, with weekday hours 8–4.
   • Strong choice if you want one office where your kids can stay as they grow.

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd
   • Excellent option if you're east of campus/Mueller.
   • 4.9/5 from 39 reviews in the local listing.
   • Pediatric practice for infants, kids and teens, including special-needs care.
   • Particularly worth checking if insurance is important: they report accepting most PPO plans and publish an in-network list.

3. Thiel Pediatric Dentistry — 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy
   • A very well-regarded pediatric specialist: 4.9/5 from 66 reviews.
   • Sees children from birth through college, so your toddler and teenager can remain with the same practice.
   • A little farther from UT, but I'd consider it if you're willing to trade some driving for a highly pediatric-focused office.

4. Loving Pediatric Dentistry — 7800 N MoPac
   • Good northwest option, especially if you're on the north side of campus.
   • Pediatric-only care from infants through teens, including sedation-supported care when appropriate.
   • 4.9/5 from 59 reviews locally.

For your particular situation

I'd start with Central Park. The combination of very close-to-campus location + pediatric-only practice + toddlers-to-teens + weekday hours makes it the most practical match for a busy family. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

One thing I'd check before booking is your dental insurance/network—that can easily change which office is actually the best deal.

If you tell me which UT neighborhood you're in (West Campus, North Campus, Hyde Park, Mueller, etc.) and your insurance, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices that are genuinely convenient and in-network.

If you’re around the UT campus, I’d prioritize Central Park Pediatric Dentistry. It’s unusually convenient for central Austin, and it specifically treats toddlers through teens. The practice is family-focused and offers flexible scheduling; the Central Austin office is at 1005 W 38th St. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

My short list

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — best overall for your situation
   • 1005 W 38th St., very close to UT/central Austin
   • Pediatric-only, from toddlers through teens
   • 4.9★ with 116 reviews in the current local listing
   • One particularly useful family feature: their office has a large family-style area where siblings can be seen together, which can make coordinating multiple kids easier. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — great alternative, especially if Mueller is convenient
   • 3607 Manor Rd.
   • Family-owned pediatric practice serving infants, kids and teens
   • 4.9★ with 39 reviews
   • They emphasize insurance/PPO coordination, which can be useful for a busy family.

3. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — worth considering for treatment-heavy kids
   • 6850 Austin Center Blvd.
   • Board-certified pediatric dentist
   • Particularly focused on laser dentistry and minimizing needles/numbing for many restorations.

4. Thiel Pediatric Dentistry — excellent if you don't mind going south
   • 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy.
   • Treats kids from birth through college, so you wouldn't have to change dentists as your children age.
   • 4.9★ with 66 reviews.

For a busy family near UT, I'd call Central Park first. The combination of location, pediatric-only care, toddler-to-teen coverage, and sibling-friendly setup makes it the strongest fit. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Before booking, I'd verify your specific dental insurance network and ask whether they can schedule siblings back-to-back or together—those two things can make a surprisingly big difference with a busy household.

If you're around UT Austin, I’d prioritize Central Park Pediatric Dentistry. It’s unusually convenient for campus-area families and is specifically set up for toddlers through teens, rather than being a general dentist who happens to see kids. Their Central Austin office is at 1005 W 38th St, and they advertise flexible scheduling for busy families. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

My Austin shortlist

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — best overall for your situation
   • 1005 W 38th St, very close to the UT/central Austin area
   • Pediatric-only practice
   • Explicitly sees toddlers through teens
   • Strong kid-focused, low-stress approach
   • Open weekdays 8–4
   • Current business listing shows 4.9/5 from 116 reviews

2. Smiles of Austin — particularly good if you have teens
   • 1910 W 35th St
   • Combines pediatric dentistry + orthodontics, so it could be convenient as your kids get into braces/aligners territory.
   • Central location and early weekday hours (7–4), which is useful for a busy family.

3. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — worth considering for younger kids
   • 3607 Manor Rd, near Mueller
   • Pediatric-only, serving infants through teens
   • Current listing shows 4.9/5 from 39 reviews
   • Reviews specifically mention quick visits with multiple toddlers, which may matter if you're juggling several kids.

4. Thiel Pediatric Dentistry — excellent pediatric specialist, farther south
   • 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy
   • Sees children from infancy through young adulthood/college.
   • Current listing shows 4.9/5 from 66 reviews.
   • A recent Austin Parents discussion had multiple people enthusiastically recommending Thiel. www.reddit.com

For a busy family near UT, I'd start with Central Park. It hits the sweet spot of location + toddler expertise + teen care + pediatric specialization. If you want one dental home for the whole family, including the adults, that's a slightly different search—I can narrow it to 3–5 practices near UT that see everyone and have convenient scheduling.

If you’re near the UT campus and want one place that can handle toddlers through teens, I’d put Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at the top of the list.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St. This is probably the best location/fit for a busy central-Austin family. They’re pediatric-only, explicitly see toddlers through teens, and emphasize short, positive visits and flexible scheduling. Their listed hours are Mon–Fri, 8–4, which is useful for working parents. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St. Another very convenient central option. They combine pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, so this could be particularly convenient if you have teens who may need braces/orthodontic care later.
• Grove Austin Family Dentistry — 1500 W 38th St. Worth considering if you want a general family dentist rather than a pediatric-only office, particularly if eventually you'd like the whole family treated at one practice.

My pick for your situation

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry would be my first call. It's close to UT, specifically designed around children, and their stated age range and scheduling approach line up unusually well with a family juggling toddlers and teenagers. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (West Campus, Hyde Park, North Campus, etc.) and whether you want one dentist for parents + kids too, I can narrow it to the 2–3 most convenient practices, including parking and hours.

Absolutely — I can narrow this down to family dentists near UT Austin who take toddlers through teens.

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