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If by Crestview in North Austin you mean the Crestview neighborhood, I’d start with Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin.

Why it stands out:

• Pediatric-only practice and specifically sees infants, toddlers, kids and teens.
• Their information says they accept Texas Medicaid and CHIP.
• North Austin location: 1139 W Braker Ln, Suite 201.
• Phone: 512-502-5432. www.kidzdentalaustin.com

My other top choices

Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — Research Blvd
Also a strong fit: pediatric specialists, infants through teens, and Medicaid/CHIP accepted. Their DentaQuest directory listing also shows an Austin-area provider accepting new patients and ages 0–110. www.dentaquest.com

Lucent Dentistry — N. I-35
Very convenient from Crestview, accepts Medicaid/CHIP, and explicitly offers pediatric care. The Medicaid directory lists them as accepting new patients and ages 0–110. www.lucentdentistryaustin.comwww.austinpcc.org

Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — Mueller
Another true pediatric practice. A Medicaid provider directory lists this practice for ages 0–18 and accepting new patients. www.lucentdentistryaustin.comwww.austinpcc.org

For an infant specifically, my order would be:
1. Red Balloon → 2. Sunny Hills → 3. Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry → 4. Lucent.

One important thing: Medicaid acceptance can depend on your child's specific dental plan (DentaQuest, MCNA, etc.), so I'd tell the office the exact plan before booking and ask, “Do you accept my child's Medicaid dental plan, and are you currently accepting infants as new patients?” The federal InsureKidsNow locator also recommends confirming both network status and new-patient availability directly with the dentist. www.insurekidsnow.gov

If you tell me your baby's age and which Medicaid dental plan you have, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 offices closest to Crestview.

I can help — I’m assuming you mean Crestview in Austin, TX (the Crestview neighborhood), not Crestview, Florida. For an infant + Medicaid, I’d start with these:

1. CommunityCare Pediatric Dental Services — probably my first call for Medicaid.
   • Sees babies and toddlers for first dental visits
   • Accepts Medicaid/CHIP
   • Multiple Austin locations, including North Austin options communitycaretx.org

2. Kidz Dental Austin
   • Pediatric-focused office
   • States it works with state-funded Medicaid plans
   • Offers infant care www.kidzdentalaustin.com

3. myDental Norwood Park
   • Convenient if you’re near Crestview/North Austin
   • Sees infants, toddlers, children, and teens www.mydental.com

4. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
   • Pediatric specialist listed in Medicaid provider directories
   • Accepts children starting at age 0 www.dentaquest.com

When you call, I’d ask:

• “Do you take my exact Medicaid dental plan?” (Texas Medicaid dental plans vary: DentaQuest, MCNA, UnitedHealthcare Dental, etc.) www.dentaquest.comwww.dshs.texas.gov
• “Do you see infants under 1 year old for a first dental visit?”
• “Are you accepting new Medicaid patients?”

If you tell me which Medicaid dental plan you have (for example MCNA, DentaQuest, UnitedHealthcare, Superior, etc.) and your baby’s age, I can narrow it to the best match. www.dentaquest.comwww.dshs.texas.gov

If you mean Crestview in Austin, my first choice would be Central Park Pediatric Dentistry.

• Why: Their pediatric Medicaid listing shows accepting new patients and ages 0–18, so an infant is within their listed age range. www.dentaquest.com
• Location: 1005 W. 38th St., Suite 200 — convenient from Crestview.
• Phone: 512-330-4624.
• They are specifically a pediatric dental practice, rather than a general dentist who happens to see children.

Two good backups

• Kidz Dental — South Austin; explicitly accepts state-funded Medicaid plans and specifically advertises infant care. www.kidzdentalaustin.com
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — Research Blvd.; pediatric specialists who see infants through teens and state that they accept Medicaid/CHIP. dentistinaustintx.com

One important thing: Texas Medicaid dental coverage is administered through specific dental plans, so I'd tell the office your exact plan (for example, DentaQuest or MCNA) and ask them to verify it before booking. The state also recommends using the Medicaid/CHIP dentist locator for plan-specific verification. www.insurekidsnow.gov

If you tell me which Medicaid dental plan your baby has, I can narrow this down to the best match and check which offices are actually in-network.

• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 11149 Research Blvd #270, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Kidz Dental - 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 10510 W Parmer Ln #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Shine Pediatric Dental Co. - 2631 Gattis School Rd Ste. 170, Round Rock, TX 78664, United States
• Subash Mutyala - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - South Austin - 2700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Dr. Sarah Severson - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• White Blossom Pediatric Dentistry - 3200 FM1460 Ste 305, Georgetown, TX 78626, United States
• Wilson John C DDS - 2700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Galaxia Dental - 8764 Research Blvd Ste d, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Groovy Molar - 3410 Far W Blvd #310, Austin, TX 78731, United States

If by Crestview you mean the North Austin/Crestview neighborhood, I’d put Red Balloon Dentistry for Children at the top of your list. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin

• Red Balloon — 1139 W Braker Ln: pediatric-only, specifically sees infants through teens, and lists Texas Medicaid/CHIP. It’s also quite close to Crestview. Austin PCC
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — 11149 Research Blvd: another strong option; they see infants and state that they accept Medicaid/CHIP. Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry
• CommUnityCare/Carousel Pediatrics: probably the safest choice if Medicaid acceptance is your biggest concern. They explicitly offer first dental exams for babies/toddlers and accept Medicaid/CHIP. Their North Lamar location is at 9411 N Lamar Blvd. CommunityCare Home
• Kidz Dental — 500 W William Cannon: pediatric practice that explicitly advertises Medicaid and infant care, but it's much farther south from Crestview. Kidz Dental

My pick for you: Red Balloon first. It's pediatric-only, handles infants, accepts Medicaid/CHIP, and is conveniently located for Crestview.

One important caveat: Medicaid dental coverage depends on the child's specific Medicaid dental plan (such as DentaQuest, MCNA, etc.), so I'd have the office verify the exact plan before booking.

If you tell me which Medicaid dental plan your baby has (for example, DentaQuest or MCNA), I can narrow this down to the best match.

If you’re in Crestview (North Austin), I’d start with these:

1. Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. This is a true pediatric practice, and People’s Community Clinic specifically lists it among Austin dental providers accepting Medicaid/CHIP. www.austinpcc.org
2. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — 1139 W Braker Ln, very convenient to Crestview. Call first to confirm your specific Medicaid plan and infant age.
3. Loving Pediatric Dentistry — 7800 N Mopac Expy, another convenient North Austin option. Confirm Medicaid and infant appointments before booking.

Best match if the child is a baby

CommUnityCare/Carousel Pediatric Dental Services explicitly says they do first dental exams for babies and toddlers and accept Medicaid/CHIP. They have a North Lamar location at 9411 N. Lamar Blvd. (512-744-6000). communitycaretx.org

Another option worth knowing about is Kidz Dental: its Austin practice says it partners with all state-funded Medicaid plans, although I'd still call to confirm they accept your plan and the baby's age. www.kidzdentalaustin.com

My pick: I'd call Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry first, then CommUnityCare/Carousel if they can't get you in. Since Medicaid participation can depend on the particular managed-care dental plan, ask: “Do you accept my child's Medicaid dental plan, and do you see infants for their first dental visit?”

If you tell me which Medicaid plan you have (for example, MCNA, DentaQuest, UnitedHealthcare Dental, etc.) and how old the baby is, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 choices near Crestview.

Since you’re in Crestview (North Austin) and need (1) Medicaid, (2) infants/babies, and (3) a pediatric dentist, I’d start with these:

1. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children – Austin — probably my first call

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

• Why: Pediatric-only office, specifically geared toward infants, toddlers, kids, and teens. It lists acceptance of Texas Medicaid/CHIP (confirm your exact plan when booking).
• Location: North Austin (Braker area), which is convenient from Crestview.
• Ask for: “a first dental visit for an infant with Medicaid.”

2. Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — another strong North Austin option

Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry
Web
Address: 11149 Research Blvd #270, Austin, TX 78759, United States
Phone: +1 512-346-1221

• Why: Pediatric specialty office that sees infants, children, and teens and lists Medicaid/CHIP acceptance.
• They have a North Austin/Research Blvd location that may be easy from Crestview.

3. Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — good if you want a pediatric specialist near Mueller

Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry
Web
Address: 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Phone: +1 512-474-7575

• Why: Pediatric-focused care, including first dental visits and preventive care.
• Verify your Medicaid dental plan before scheduling.

4. Kidz Dental — Medicaid-friendly and sees infants

Kidz Dental
Web
Address: 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
Phone: +1 512-326-3473

• Why: Their materials indicate they see infants through teens and partner with Medicaid/state-funded plans. www.kidzdentalaustin.com
• Location is farther south, so I’d try the North Austin options first.

When you call, I’d ask:

1. “Do you accept my child’s exact Medicaid dental plan (MCNA, DentaQuest, UnitedHealthcare Dental, etc.)?”
2. “Do you see babies under age 1?”
3. “Are you accepting new Medicaid patients right now?”

Texas Medicaid dental plans can vary, and the state also recommends confirming with the dentist that they accept your specific plan before the visit. www.dshs.texas.gov

If you tell me your baby’s age and which Medicaid dental plan you have (MCNA, DentaQuest, United, etc.), I can narrow it to the best match.

Since you’re in Crestview, Austin, I’d prioritize Red Balloon Dentistry for Children or CommUnityCare/Carousel North Lamar.

My top picks

1. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — 1139 W Braker Ln
   • Pediatric-only practice
   • Specifically sees infants, toddlers, children and teens
   • Advertises acceptance of Texas Medicaid and CHIP
   • North Austin, so it’s a much more convenient drive from Crestview than the South Austin options.
   • This would be my first call if you want a dedicated pediatric dentist.

2. Carousel Pediatrics-North Lamar — 9411 N Lamar Blvd
   • Very Medicaid-friendly: CommUnityCare explicitly says its pediatric dental clinics accept Medicaid/CHIP
   • Offers first dental exams for babies and toddlers
   • Dental appointments are Monday–Thursday, 8–5, plus the first Saturday of the month. communitycaretx.orgcommunitycaretx.org
   • Phone: 512-744-6000
   • This is probably the best practical option if Medicaid coverage is your biggest concern.

3. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St
   • Excellent location for Crestview—quite close.
   • Dedicated pediatric practice.
   • However, I couldn't verify Medicaid acceptance from the current information I found, so I'd call before booking.

What I'd do

If your child is an infant and has Medicaid, I'd call Carousel North Lamar first, because their current information explicitly covers baby/toddler first exams + Medicaid. communitycaretx.orgcommunitycaretx.org

If you'd rather have a private pediatric-dentist office, call Red Balloon and ask them to verify your specific Medicaid dental plan before scheduling.

Texas Medicaid dental coverage is administered through dental plans such as DentaQuest, MCNA Dental, and UnitedHealthcare Dental, so the specific plan on your child's card matters. www.dshs.texas.gov

If you tell me which Medicaid plan you have (for example, MCNA, DentaQuest, UnitedHealthcare, Superior, etc.) and your baby's age, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 offices near Crestview that take that exact plan.

If by Crestview you mean the North Austin/Crestview neighborhood, I’d start with these:

1. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — my first call. It’s pediatric-only, specifically sees infants through teens, and the office says it accepts Texas Medicaid/CHIP. It’s at 1139 W Braker Ln, which is very convenient from Crestview. parklanedentalortho.com

2. Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — another strong choice, especially if you want a board-certified pediatric dentist. They see infants and children and state that they accept Medicaid/CHIP. Their Research Blvd location is at 11149 Research Blvd. parklanedentalortho.com

3. Dr. Terry Lee, DDS / Carousel Pediatrics — probably the best Medicaid-focused backup. CommUnityCare explicitly says its pediatric dental services accept Medicaid/CHIP and provide first dental exams for babies and toddlers. There are locations on Ed Bluestein, Riverside, and North Lamar. communitycaretx.org

What I'd do

Call Red Balloon first and say:

“I’m in Crestview and my baby has Medicaid. Do you accept our specific Medicaid dental plan, and do you see infants for their first dental visit?”

One important point: “accepts Medicaid” isn't necessarily the same as accepting your particular Medicaid dental plan, so have the child's Medicaid card handy and ask them to verify it before booking.

If you tell me which Medicaid dental plan your baby has (for example, DentaQuest, MCNA, UnitedHealthcare Dental, etc.) and the baby's age, I can narrow this down to the best 1–2 offices for you.

For Crestview (North Austin), I’d start with these options. I’d call before booking and confirm your exact Medicaid dental plan (for example, Texas Medicaid plans can differ), but these look like the best matches for infants + Medicaid:

1. CommUnityCare North Lamar Pediatric Dental Clinic — my first choice for Medicaid

Carousel Pediatrics-North Lamar
Web
Address: 9411 N Lamar Blvd Ste 120, Austin, TX 78753, United States
Phone: +1 512-744-6000

• Sees babies, toddlers, and children
• Accepts Medicaid/CHIP
• Offers first dental exams for infants and preventive care
• Convenient from Crestview/North Austin communitycaretx.org

2. Kidz Dental Austin — good private pediatric option

Kidz Dental
Web
Address: 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
Phone: +1 512-326-3473

• Pediatric-focused office
• States it partners with state-funded Medicaid plans
• Kid-focused environment and bilingual staff www.kidzdentalaustin.com

3. Texas Capital Dental — close-ish and Medicaid-friendly

Texas Capital Dental
Web
Address: 1015 E Braker Ln #2, Austin, TX 78753, United States
Phone: +1 512-832-1121

• Accepts children’s Medicaid & CHIP
• Sees children from the first tooth onward
• More of a family practice than a pediatric-only office texascapitaldental.com

4. myDental Norwood Park — very close to Crestview

myDental at Norwood Park
Web
Address: 1045 Norwood Park Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78753, United States
Phone: +1 512-815-3520

• Specifically mentions caring for infants and toddlers
• Convenient for Crestview/Brentwood/North Loop families
• I would verify Medicaid acceptance with your plan before scheduling because their listed insurance information varies by coverage type www.mydental.com

If this is for a baby under 1 year old, I’d lean toward CommUnityCare North Lamar first because Medicaid acceptance is clearly listed and infant visits are part of their services. communitycaretx.org

When you call, ask:

“Do you accept [your Medicaid plan name] for a baby’s first dental visit, and do you have a First Dental Home appointment?”

If you tell me your Medicaid plan name (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, DentaQuest, MCNA, etc.) and your baby’s age, I can narrow it down further.

Since you’re in Crestview, I’d book Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin first.

Why it looks like the best match:

• Very close to Crestview: 1139 W. Braker Ln., Suite 201.
• Pediatric-only Austin office that specifically sees infants, toddlers, children and teens and offers infant/toddler exams. redballoondentistry.comredballoondentistry.com
• Accepts Texas Medicaid and CHIP, including Traditional Medicaid and DentaQuest and MCNA plans, according to its published financial policy. redballoondentistry.com
• Phone: 512-502-5432. redballoondentistry.comredballoondentistry.com

Red Balloon — Austin pediatric dentistry

One thing I'd verify when booking: tell them the baby's exact Medicaid dental plan (e.g., DentaQuest, MCNA, etc.) and ask for an infant/first dental visit. Medicaid dental networks can vary by plan. www.insurekidsnow.gov

If you tell me which Medicaid plan your baby has, I can narrow this down further and give you the 2–3 best options closest to Crestview.

If you mean Crestview in Austin, I’d put Red Balloon Dentistry for Children at the top of the list. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin

• Best fit: Pediatric-only practice that specifically sees infants, toddlers, kids and teens, and says it accepts Texas Medicaid/CHIP. It’s at 1139 W Braker Ln, Ste 201, which is very convenient from Crestview. www.austinpcc.org
• Phone: (512) 502-5432
• Backup: Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — also specifically treats infants and accepts Medicaid/CHIP, at 11149 Research Blvd #270.
• Another strong option: Dr. Terry Lee, DDS at CommUnityCare/Carousel Pediatrics Springdale. Their pediatric dental program explicitly accepts Medicaid/CHIP and handles first dental exams for babies and toddlers. communitycaretx.org

My pick for an infant: Red Balloon first, because it combines pediatric-only care, infant experience, Medicaid/CHIP, and a location close to Crestview.

One important thing: Medicaid dental coverage is administered through different Texas dental plans, so confirm that they take your child's specific Medicaid dental plan when booking. The state recommends verifying the plan directly with the dental office. www.insurekidsnow.gov

If you tell me which Medicaid dental plan your baby has (for example, DentaQuest, MCNA, Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare Dental, etc.), I can narrow it down to the best match.

If you mean Crestview in North Austin, I’d start with these:

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

This is probably my first call for an infant: it’s pediatric-only and specifically serves infants, toddlers, children and teens. Their practice information says they accept Texas Medicaid/CHIP. www.austinpcc.orgwww.galaxiadentalaustin.comwww.dentaquest.com

2. Galaxia Dental — 8764 Research Blvd

Very convenient from Crestview/North Austin. They explicitly say they see children starting at 6 months and accept Medicaid-CHIP. www.galaxiadentalaustin.com

3. Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — Parmer Ln

A pediatric-specialty practice that sees infants and accepts Medicaid/CHIP. This would be a good choice if you want a pediatric dentist specifically, rather than a general family dentist. www.dentaquest.com

4. Kidz Dental — 500 W William Cannon

Pediatric-focused and explicitly says it partners with state-funded Medicaid plans. It's farther south, though. www.kidzdentalaustin.com

My pick

I’d call Red Balloon first, then Galaxia if they can't get your baby in promptly.

One important thing: “Medicaid” depends on the child's specific dental plan (such as DentaQuest, MCNA, etc.), so I'd give the office the exact plan name from your child's card and ask them to verify it before booking. Texas Medicaid dental coverage is administered through managed-care dental plans. www.dshs.texas.gov

If you tell me your baby's age and which Medicaid dental plan you have, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 offices near Crestview and give you their phone numbers and addresses.

I can help find the best pediatric dentist in Austin who accepts Medicaid and sees infants, but I need your city/state first because I can’t use the estimated location when location sharing is off.

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If you mean Crestview in Austin, I’d put Austin Children’s Dentistry at the top of your list for an infant.

• Austin Children's Dentistry — Their Austin office specifically treats infants, has a dedicated prenatal/infant oral-health program, and their pediatric dentist Dr. Sara Ehsani is board-certified and treats infants. They’re also listed in the June 2026 Central Texas Medicaid provider directory as accepting new patients and treating children from birth through age 23. www.austinchildrensdentistry.com

Book/contact Austin Children’s Dentistry

Other good choices:

• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry — specifically serves infants and says it accepts Medicaid/CHIP. There are North Austin locations, which may be convenient from Crestview.
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — pediatric-only, serves infants through teens, and reports accepting Texas Medicaid/CHIP. It's at W. Braker, relatively convenient from Crestview.
• Groovy Molar — excellent pediatric-specific option and explicitly treats infants, but I'd verify your particular Medicaid plan before booking.

My pick: Austin Children’s Dentistry, especially if your baby is very young or this is their first dental visit. The combination of infant-specific care + pediatric specialist + Medicaid-directory listing makes it the strongest match.

One important thing: “Medicaid” depends on the child's specific dental plan (such as MCNA/DentaQuest/UnitedHealthcare, etc.), so I would confirm the plan before finalizing the appointment. The federal Medicaid/CHIP dentist locator also recommends confirming that the office is currently accepting your particular plan and new patients. www.insurekidsnow.gov

If you tell me which Medicaid plan your baby has (the name on the card), I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 offices near your Crestview home that take that exact plan.

If you’re in Crestview, I’d start with Kids Tooth Team. Kids Tooth Team

• Why it stands out: The current Texas Medicaid provider directory lists Kids Tooth Team as serving ages birth–17, accepting new patients, and specifically identifies pediatric dentists Sara Ehsani, DDS and Kaitlin Campbell, DDS there. directories.mcna.net
• Location: 1217 W Slaughter Ln, Suite 140 — south Austin, so it’s a bit of a drive from Crestview, but it checks the important boxes for an infant + Medicaid.
• Dr. Ehsani specifically describes her practice as caring for infants, children and adolescents. www.austinchildrensdentistry.com

But there’s an even closer option

Manor Kids Dentist is actually listed in the Texas Medicaid directory as ages birth–17, new patients, and it's in Manor. directories.mcna.net If minimizing the drive matters, I'd call them first and confirm they take your specific Medicaid dental plan (STAR/MCNA, DentaQuest, etc.) for an infant.

Another good Austin option is Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry, but I couldn't verify from the sources I found that they currently accept Medicaid, so I wouldn't put them ahead of the two above.

My order:

1. Manor Kids Dentist — closest and verified Medicaid + birth-age patients.
2. Kids Tooth Team — strongest pediatric/infant credentials and verified Medicaid + birth-age patients.

If you tell me which Medicaid dental plan your baby has (MCNA, DentaQuest, UnitedHealthcare Dental, etc.), I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 offices that definitely take that exact plan and are convenient from Crestview.