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Since you’re looking for one practice that can handle both you and your kids, my top pick in Central Austin is KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.

🥇 My pick: KoLa Dentistry

• Adults + children: They explicitly say they accept patients of all ages, so you can keep the whole family at one practice. www.koladentistry.com
• New patients: They’re currently accepting new patients, with same-week first visits usually available. www.koladentistry.com
• Central location: 2907 Duval St., right by UT, convenient to Hyde Park, North University, West Campus, downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. www.koladentistry.com
• Insurance: They list Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield among accepted plans, but you'll want to verify your exact plan. www.koladentistry.com
• They describe themselves as an independent, doctor-owned practice and have been serving Austin since 1945. www.koladentistry.com

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A strong alternative if your kids are young

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry is more specialized for children. Drs. Daniel Johnson and Adam Parker are pediatric dentists, and the office specifically serves toddlers through teens. They also offer block appointments for families with multiple children. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

The catch: they're for kids, not adults, so you'd need a separate dentist for yourself.

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Another good one-practice option

Enamel Dentistry — The Grove explicitly welcomes new patients and kids and offers both general and pediatric dentistry. It's a particularly convenient option if you're around the 45th/Bull Creek side of Central Austin. enameldentistry.com

Bottom line: I'd book KoLa if convenience and having the same dental practice for everyone are your priorities. If your kids are very young, anxious, or have more complicated dental needs, I'd choose Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for them and a separate adult dentist for you.

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance (e.g. Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna), I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 options that actually fit your family.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Enamel Dentistry At The Grove - 4301 Bull Creek Rd Ste 190, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Stead Willis DMD - 1212 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705, United States
• Bull City Smiles - 2705 N Duke St #100, Durham, NC 27704, United States
• Durham Dentistry - 3612 Shannon Rd Ste 205, Durham, NC 27707, United States
• Abraha Family Dentistry - 4201 University Dr #109, Durham, NC 27707, United States
• Croasdaile Smiles: Michael A. Tapper, DDS - 2900 Croasdaile Dr #2, Durham, NC 27705, United States
• Triangle Park Dental - 2003 NC-54 A, Durham, NC 27713, United States
• Church Family Dentistry & Cosmetics - 2711 N Duke St # B, Durham, NC 27704, United States
• Smile Design - Modern Dentistry - 5318 NC-55 #101, Durham, NC 27713, United States
• Southpoint Dentistry - 6104 Fayetteville Rd #106, Durham, NC 27713, United States
• Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Durham Miami - 3020 S Miami Blvd # A, Durham, NC 27703, United States

If you want one dental practice for both you and your kids, I’d book KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry first.

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

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Why I’d pick KoLa

• Actually central: 2907 Duval St., right by UT, so it’s convenient for North University, Hyde Park, downtown, West Campus, etc. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• They see all ages: the practice explicitly says it accepts new patients from children through seniors, so you don't need separate dentists for the family. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• New patients are currently welcome, with same-week first visits usually available according to the practice. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Good insurance breadth: they say they accept most major plans, including Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, though I'd still have them verify your exact plan before booking. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• It's an independent, doctor-owned practice rather than a corporate chain, and they've been in Austin for decades. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

My runner-up: Enamel Dentistry At The Grove. They're explicitly welcoming new patients and kids, and their Central Austin location is designed around family care. Enamel Dentistry Enamel Dentistry

One important distinction: if your kids are very young, anxious, or have complicated pediatric dental needs, I'd consider using a dedicated pediatric dentist instead. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at 38th & Lamar specializes exclusively in children, but you wouldn't be able to use them for your own routine dental care. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Bottom line: I'd start with KoLa for the whole family. It best matches your "one dentist for me + kids" requirement while staying genuinely central.

koladentistry.com

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Grove Austin Family Dentistry - 1500 W 38th St #14, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Midtown Dental Associates - 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 650, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 515 S Congress Ave Unit 107, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• New Roots Pediatric Dentistry - 102 Westlake Dr #104, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• 51Tooth Dental Haus by Dr. Jimmie Chen - 4213 Burnet Rd B, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Ty Davidson DDS - 709 W 34th St B, Austin, TX 78705, United States

If you want one dentist/practice for both you and your kids, I’d put KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at the top of your list.

• Why: It’s right in Central Austin at 2907 Duval St., explicitly treats patients of all ages, and says it is accepting new patients. It also says it accepts many major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, UHC, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Family convenience: You can keep the whole family with one practice rather than splitting adults and children between offices.
• Location: Especially convenient if you're around UT, Hyde Park, North University, West Campus, or central neighborhoods. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• My caveat: If your kids are very young, anxious, or need specialized pediatric care, I'd choose a dedicated pediatric dentist for them instead.

Best alternatives

• Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St. This is another strong family option because it combines general dentistry with pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in one Central Austin office.
• Grove Austin Family Dentistry — 1500 W 38th St. A convenient family practice that offers pediatric care as well as adult general dentistry.
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St. Best choice specifically for the kids if you don't mind having a separate adult dentist. It's pediatric-only, with pediatric specialists and a kid-focused environment. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

My pick: KoLa if convenience and having one family dentist matter most; Central Park Pediatric Dentistry + a separate adult dentist if your children's experience is the priority.

One important thing: “accepting new patients” doesn't necessarily mean they take your particular insurance. If you tell me your insurance company/plan and your kids' ages, I can narrow this down to the best Central Austin option that actually takes your insurance.

If you want one dentist for both you and your kids, my first call would be KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in North University.

Why it stands out:

• Central location: 2907 Duval St., very convenient for central Austin/UT/Hyde Park.
• Accepting new patients of all ages: the practice explicitly says it is currently accepting new patients from the surrounding Central Austin neighborhoods. www.koladentistry.com
• Family/general dentistry: they handle routine preventive care through restorative treatment, so you don't have to split your family's care between offices. www.koladentistry.com
• The practice emphasizes a calm, personalized approach, which is a plus if any of your kids are nervous about dentists.
• They accept most dental insurance plans, although they don't accept DHMO plans. www.koladentistry.com

One caveat

If your kids are very young or you specifically want a pediatric specialist, I'd choose Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for the children instead. It's specifically pediatric, serves infants through teenagers, and has a particularly kid-oriented setup. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com You'd then use a separate adult dentist.

Another strong one-office-for-the-family option is Snow Dental on W. 38th; it offers pediatric/family care and has a long-standing Central Austin location. www.reddit.com

My pick: KoLa if convenience and having one dental home for everyone matter most; Central Park Pediatric + a separate adult dentist if your children's experience is the top priority.

One important thing I haven't verified yet is whether KoLa is in-network with your specific insurance plan. If you tell me your insurance company/plan (e.g. Delta Dental PPO, Cigna DHMO, Aetna), I can narrow this down to the best in-network family dentist in Central Austin.

For a family that just moved to Central Austin, I’d prioritize a practice that can see both adults and kids, is accepting new patients, and is convenient enough that routine visits don’t become a hassle. Based on those factors, these are the ones I’d put at the top of your list:

Best “one dentist for the whole family” pick

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Why it’s a strong fit:

• Located in Central Austin near UT/Hyde Park/North University. www.koladentistry.com
• Treats patients of all ages, so you and your kids can stay in one dental home. www.koladentistry.com
• States that it is accepting new patients and works with many major PPO insurance plans. www.koladentistry.com
• Good option if you want a long-term family dentist rather than splitting adult and pediatric care.

I’d book here first if your kids are school-age and you want simplicity.

Best if your kids are young or nervous about dentists

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Why consider it:

• Dedicated pediatric dental office in Central Austin. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Focuses on children from toddlers through teens with a kid-oriented approach. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Convenient if your children need extra patience, have dental anxiety, or you prefer a pediatric specialist. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

You’d likely still want a separate adult dentist.

Best modern family-office alternative

Enamel Dentistry - The Grove
Enamel Dentistry

Why it may fit:

• In Central Austin near Bull Creek/45th Street. enameldentistry.comenameldentistry.com
• Welcomes new patients and offers care for adults and children. enameldentistry.comenameldentistry.com
• A convenient choice if you like a newer office environment and want family appointments handled together.

My ranking for a newly moved Central Austin family:

1. KoLa Dentistry — best overall family fit
2. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — best for younger kids or anxious children
3. Enamel Dentistry (The Grove) — best modern/convenience option

Before booking, I’d call and confirm:

• they accept your exact dental insurance plan,
• whether they can schedule your whole family on the same day,
• whether your kids’ ages fit their approach (especially if under age 5).

If you tell me your kids’ ages and your insurance (Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, Medicaid, etc.), I can narrow it down further.

Since you want one practice for both you and your kids, I’d book KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.

My pick: KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

• Central Austin: 2907 Duval St, near UT/Hyde Park. www.koladentistry.comwww.koladentistry.com
• Accepting new patients of all ages, so you can establish one family dental home rather than juggling two offices. www.koladentistry.comwww.koladentistry.com
• Offers routine preventive care plus fillings, crowns, orthodontic services, etc., so it can handle the adults as well as kids. www.koladentistry.com
• It has been serving Austin since 1945, which is a nice signal of an established practice. www.koladentistry.com

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — book an appointment

Strong alternative: Enamel Dentistry — The Grove

If your kids' experience is the biggest priority, I'd also consider Enamel Dentistry — The Grove. They're explicitly welcoming new patients, see children from infancy through age 18, and also provide general dentistry for adults. enameldentistry.com

Enamel Dentistry — The Grove

Bottom line: I'd choose KoLa if convenience and having the whole family at one established practice matter most; Enamel if you want a particularly kid-oriented environment.

One important caveat: I haven't checked your dental insurance yet. If you tell me the name of your dental insurance (e.g. Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife), I can narrow this down to the best Central Austin option that's actually in-network for you and your kids.

If you’re in Central Austin and want one dental home for both kids and adults, I’d start with a family/general dentist rather than splitting offices—unless your kids are very young, anxious, or have special dental needs. I found several good fits that appear to be accepting new patients. www.koladentistry.com

My top picks for a family:

1. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — Best overall “one office for everyone” choice

• Central Austin location (near UT/Hyde Park area)
• Treats patients of all ages
• Says it is accepting new patients
• Good fit if you want your kids and you seen in the same practice for cleanings, fillings, Invisalign, etc. www.koladentistry.com

2. Treaty Oak Dental — Best if kids are a big priority

• Specifically highlights children’s dentistry while also providing adult/general dentistry
• Convenient Central Austin location near West Campus/North University
• A good option if you want a family-friendly environment without going to a strictly pediatric office. treatyoakdental.comwww.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

3. Enamel Dentistry - The Grove — Best modern, kid-friendly option

• Welcomes kids and new patients
• Offers pediatric dentistry at its Central Austin/Grove location
• Might appeal if you prefer a newer, more relaxed office experience. enameldentistry.com

If your children are under ~10 or nervous about dentists:

Consider a dedicated pediatric office for them:

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — pediatric-only care in Central Austin, with dentists focused on children from toddlers through teens. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

What I’d do in your situation

• Kids + adults, simplest logistics: KoLa or Treaty Oak
• Young kids / first dental visits / dental anxiety: Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for kids + a separate adult dentist
• You want a polished, modern practice: Enamel

Before booking, I’d call and confirm:

1. They take your dental insurance (if you have it)
2. They’re accepting new adult + child patients at the same time
3. Whether siblings can be scheduled back-to-back

If you tell me your kids’ ages, insurance (Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, etc.), and roughly where in Central Austin you are (Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown, Mueller, UT area, etc.), I can narrow this to the best match.

If you want one dental office for both you and your kids, my first choice in Central Austin would be KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.

My pick: KoLa Dentistry

• Central location: 2907 Duval St., near UT/Hyde Park.
• Kids + adults: They explicitly welcome patients of all ages, including children starting around age 1. www.koladentistry.com
• New patients: They're actively accepting new patients. www.koladentistry.com
• Insurance: They accept most major dental plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, MetLife, BCBS, Guardian and Humana, though your specific plan should be verified. www.koladentistry.com
• Family convenience: You can potentially keep the whole household at one practice rather than juggling a separate pediatric dentist.
• Patient experience: Their approach emphasizes gentle care, explanations and low-pressure treatment planning. www.koladentistry.com

KoLa Dentistry — book a new-patient visit

Two other good Central Austin options

Treaty Oak Dental — Another strong choice if you're around UT/West Campus/Hyde Park. They explicitly treat both children and adults and offer comprehensive family dentistry. treatyoakdental.com

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove — Particularly attractive if you're north of the UT/Hyde Park area. Their Central Austin location provides pediatric and adult dentistry, and their kids' program covers ages 1–18. enameldentistry.com

One caveat: I wouldn't choose solely on whether they "accept your insurance." Dental networks can differ by the exact plan, even within the same insurer. KoLa specifically offers to verify your benefits before the visit. www.koladentistry.com

If you tell me which dental insurance you have and roughly where in Central Austin you live (e.g. Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown, Downtown, North Loop), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options that are actually in-network for your family.

If you want one Central Austin practice where both you and your kids can be patients, I’d start with KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.

🥇 My pick: KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

• Central location: 2907 Duval St., near UT/Hyde Park. www.koladentistry.com
• Accepting new patients: Yes, including patients of all ages. www.koladentistry.comwww.koladentistry.com
• Kids + adults: They explicitly offer comprehensive family dentistry rather than requiring separate pediatric and adult offices. www.koladentistry.comwww.koladentistry.com
• Good if you just moved: You can establish a single dental home for the whole family instead of juggling two practices.

KoLa Dentistry — book an appointment

If your kids are very young or nervous

I'd choose Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for the kids, but you'd need a separate adult dentist. They're specifically pediatric, see children from toddlers through teens, and emphasize gentle, low-pressure visits. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Another good one-office option

512 Smiles is also currently welcoming new patients in Central Austin and advertises family care plus Saturday availability. 512smiles.com

Bottom line: For convenience and having your whole family at one practice, I'd book KoLa first. If your kids are under ~5 or particularly anxious about dentists, I'd lean toward Central Park for them instead.

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance (e.g. Delta, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife), I can narrow this down to the best match and check which Central Austin offices take your plan.

If you want one dental office for both you and your kids, my first choice in Central Austin would be KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.

🥇 My pick: KoLa Dentistry

• Central location: 2907 Duval St, near UT/Hyde Park.
• Accepting new patients and explicitly sees patients of all ages, including children. www.koladentistry.com
• Offers comprehensive care, so you don't have to maintain separate offices for adults and kids.
• Accepts many major plans, including Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guardian and Humana; they'll verify your specific benefits. www.koladentistry.com
• Their new-patient exam is fairly comprehensive (60–90 minutes), with digital X-rays and a cleaning if time permits. www.koladentistry.com

KoLa Dentistry — book a new-patient visit

Another strong option: Enamel Dentistry — The Grove

If your kids are the bigger priority, I'd also consider Enamel Dentistry — The Grove. It's specifically set up for pediatric care while also providing general dentistry for adults. They welcome new patients, have on-site parking, and report 4,000+ five-star Google reviews across the practice. enameldentistry.comenameldentistry.com

The big catch: Enamel is PPO-only and isn't currently in-network with HMO, Medicaid, or CHIP. enameldentistry.comenameldentistry.com

Enamel Dentistry — The Grove

Bottom line: I'd book KoLa if your goal is one convenient family dentist for everyone. If you tell me your kids' ages + your dental insurance company/plan, I can narrow it down further and check which Central Austin office is the best insurance match.

If you want one dental office for both you and your kids, I’d put KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at the top of your list.

• Why: It’s right in Central Austin at 2907 Duval St, explicitly accepts new patients of all ages, and provides comprehensive general dentistry for adults and children. www.koladentistry.com
• Good fit for a family: You can keep everyone in the same practice rather than coordinating a general dentist for yourself and a pediatric specialist for the kids.
• Location: Particularly convenient if you're around Hyde Park, UT, North University, or central neighborhoods.

KoLa Dentistry — book an appointment

One important alternative for the kids

If your children are young, anxious about dentists, or you specifically want a pediatric dentist, I'd choose Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for them. It's at 1005 W 38th St, specializes exclusively in children, and says it welcomes new families. Parents in a recent Austin discussion also specifically mentioned having good experiences there. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

So my recommendation is:

Simplest family setup: KoLa for everyone.
Best kid-focused setup: Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for the kids + a separate adult dentist.

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance company/plan, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 Central Austin offices that are actually in-network and accepting new patients.

Since you’re looking for one dental home for both you and your kids, I’d put KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at the top of your list.

🥇 My pick: KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

2907 Duval St — North University / Central Austin

• Accepting new patients of all ages, including children. www.koladentistry.com
• Specifically describes itself as a family practice, with comprehensive care from routine cleanings through restorative work.
• Very central if you're around UT, Hyde Park, North University, Clarksville, or downtown.
• Independent/private-practice feel rather than a huge dental chain.
• The practice says it's accepting new patients and provides care for the whole family. www.koladentistry.com

KoLa Dentistry — book an appointment

Another strong option: Treaty Oak Dental

2905 San Gabriel St

This is actually an especially good choice if your kids are younger. Treaty Oak Dental explicitly provides care for children and adults, and its pediatric program emphasizes making kids comfortable and building good dental habits. treatyoakdental.com

Treaty Oak Dental

If your priority is kids specifically

I'd use Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for the children—but it's pediatric-only, so you'd need a separate dentist for yourself. They specialize in children from toddlers through teens and are right in Central Austin. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Bottom line: For you + kids at the same practice, I'd book KoLa first. For the best kid-specialist experience, I'd choose Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for the children and keep a separate adult dentist.

If you tell me your kids' ages and your dental insurance (e.g. Delta, Cigna, Aetna, BCBS), I can narrow this down to the best match and check who is in-network.

Since you’re looking for one family dentist for both kids and adults, I’d prioritize a practice that explicitly sees children, accepts new patients, and can handle routine care for the whole household. In Central Austin, these are the ones I’d put at the top of your list:

Best overall fit: KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Web
Address: 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Phone: +1 512-472-5633
Why it stands out:

• Family practice in the heart of Central Austin
• Treats patients of all ages (so you and your kids can stay in one office)
• Currently advertises that it is accepting new patients
• Offers preventive care, fillings, crowns, and broader dental services in-house www.koladentistry.com

Best for: families who want one long-term “dental home” instead of separate pediatric and adult offices.

Best if your kids are young or nervous: Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

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

• Pediatric specialists rather than general dentists
• Central Austin location near 38th & Lamar
• Focused on toddlers through teens, with a kid-friendly approach and parent involvement www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Tradeoff: you’d likely still need a separate adult dentist.

Best “one office for parents + kids” modern option: Enamel Dentistry - The Grove

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove
Web
Address: 4301 Bull Creek Rd Ste 190, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Phone: +1 512-588-5381
Why it stands out:

• Welcomes adults and kids
• Specifically highlights pediatric dentistry
• New patients welcome
• Designed around family convenience enameldentistry.com

Best for: families who like a newer, modern practice style.

My pick for your situation

If I had just moved to Central Austin and wanted one dentist for the whole family, I’d start with KoLa. It’s the simplest setup: everyone gets established in the same practice, and it appears to meet your “new patients + kids + adults” requirements. www.koladentistry.com

Before booking, I’d call and confirm:

1. They accept your dental insurance (if you have it)
2. They’ll see each child’s age group
3. Whether they can schedule the whole family back-to-back

If you tell me your kids’ ages and your dental insurance (e.g., Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, no insurance), I can narrow this down further.

If you want one dental office for both you and your kids, my top pick in Central Austin is Grove Austin Family Dentistry.

My picks

1. Grove Austin Family Dentistry — best overall family fit
1500 W 38th St #14. It specifically serves adults and children and offers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and urgent care. That makes it a particularly convenient choice if you want everyone in the household at the same practice.

2. Trey Kaliher, DDS — best small-practice option
4300 Medical Pkwy. This is a highly rated Central Austin general practice that treats children and adults, with a more personal, relationship-oriented feel.

3. Treaty Oak Dental — strongest kid + adult combination on paper
2905 San Gabriel St. Dr. Bruce Jay's practice explicitly advertises family dentistry and kids' dentistry, says it treats patients of all ages, and serves UT/West Campus/Hyde Park/downtown neighborhoods. Its site currently highlights a 4.9/5 rating from 169 reviews. treatyoakdental.com

One important alternative: If your kids are very young or nervous about dentists, I'd actually split the care: use Central Park Pediatric Dentistry for the kids and a general dentist for you. Its Central Austin office at 1005 W 38th specializes exclusively in children, with Drs. Adam Parker and Daniel Johnson, and offers block appointments for families with multiple children. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

If I were choosing for your family: I'd start with Grove Austin Family Dentistry if convenience and having one dental home matter most; Treaty Oak if you want a practice that makes its kid/family focus especially explicit.

I can also narrow this to 3 offices that accept your exact dental insurance and are currently taking new patients—just tell me the insurance company/plan (e.g. Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian).