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• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States

I’d start with Manos De Cristo. It explicitly serves uninsured adults at reduced/sliding fees and offers exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns and dentures. Trinitycenter Austin Pcc

• Address: 4911 Harmon Ave
• Dental: (512) 477-2319
• Alternative: Dr. Sileshi Assemu / CommUnityCare North Central, which also offers sliding-scale care for uninsured patients. msb.usdentalservice.com

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States

If your priority is keeping the cost down as an uninsured adult, I’d start with Manos De Cristo.

• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave. It specifically serves low-income adults without private dental insurance, and its dental services are priced at about 30% of market value. It offers exams/X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, periodontal care, and emergency dental care. Low Income Dental Trinitycenter
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu — 1210 W Braker Ln. CommUnityCare is an FQHC with a sliding-fee scale, and uninsured patients can qualify based on income. Black Health LowCostClinics.org
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center — 2529 S 1st St. Another sliding-scale community-health option if you're in South Austin. Black Health
• If you don't qualify for income-based discounts, a private office with a cash plan may make more sense. Craft of Dentistry offers an uninsured adult plan for $39/month, including two exams, two cleanings, routine X-rays and an emergency exam, plus 20% off treatment. Craft of Dentistry

My practical recommendation: call Manos de Cristo first and ask for the uninsured-adult eligibility screening and earliest new-patient appointment. If you don't meet their income requirements or the wait is too long, try CommUnityCare.

If you tell me your Austin ZIP code and roughly how much you can spend for the first visit (e.g. under $50, $100, $150), I can narrow this to the most convenient options and compare their current fees.

• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 6707 E Riverside Dr #201, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Westlake Pediatric Dentistry - 5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste B104, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If you mean North Loop in Austin, I’d focus on practices that are both genuinely child-focused and transparent about self-pay pricing.

A few options that stand out:

• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — 1900 Aldrich St, Mueller. This is close to North Loop and is specifically pediatric-focused. More importantly for your situation, their current self-pay new-patient special is $125, including an exam, cleaning, basic X-rays, and fluoride. Park Lane Dentistry Park Lane Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd, also convenient to North Loop/Mueller. It is pediatric-only and offers sedation options for children who are anxious or need more involved treatment.
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — 1139 W Braker Ln. Pediatric-only, and the practice says it accepts Texas Medicaid/CHIP as well as most major insurance plans.
• myDental Norwood Park — a little farther north, but particularly interesting for an uninsured family: they advertise an in-house membership plan for families without insurance, with exams/cleanings/X-rays and treatment discounts. They also specifically serve families in North Loop. myDental

For your particular situation, I’d call Park Lane first and ask whether the $125 self-pay new-patient offer is still available for each child and what they charge for anything beyond the included services. That gives you a fairly concrete starting price rather than walking into an appointment without knowing the cost.

If you tell me your kids' ages (and roughly how many children need appointments), I can also compare the likely self-pay costs of 3–5 North Loop-area pediatric dentists and look specifically for membership/discount plans.

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• myDental at Norwood Park - 1045 Norwood Park Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 6707 E Riverside Dr #201, Austin, TX 78741, 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
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States

If you mean North Loop in Austin, I’d focus on practices that are both kid-friendly and transparent about self-pay costs.

Two nearby options worth calling

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd, in Mueller. It’s a pediatric-only practice led by two board-certified pediatric dentists, and they accept cash/check/cards and CareCredit. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• myDental at Norwood Park — 1045 Norwood Park Blvd, serving North Loop/Crestview/Brentwood. They specifically advertise pediatric care, a kid-friendly environment, financing, and an in-house membership plan for families without dental insurance. myDental

For your situation, I’d call myDental first because the uninsured-family membership plan could make routine exams/cleanings/X-rays more predictable. That’s a practical fit based on the published payment options, not a claim that it's objectively the best dentist.

When you call, ask: “We’re self-pay and have [number] children. What is your cash price for an exam, cleaning, and necessary X-rays, and do you have a family or membership discount?” That should let you compare the real cost before scheduling.

If you tell me your kids’ ages, I can also narrow this to 2–3 North Loop-area practices and compare their self-pay prices, distance, and pediatric credentials.

• Ideal Dental Mueller - 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Rivery Dental - 6929 Airport Blvd #164, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Dr. Ronald J. Caldwell, DDS - 1144 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 512 W Stassney Ln #106, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics - 1612 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Circle 32 Dental - 11521 N FM 620 #700, Austin, TX 78726, United States

If you mean Airport Blvd in Austin, I’d call these first:

• Ideal Dental Mueller — 2201 Airport Blvd, (512) 598-0153. They advertise emergency/same-day care and Saturday 9am–3pm. myDental
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd, (512) 371-8858. Conveniently on Airport, though their listed hours don't include weekends.
• For a potentially cheaper weekend option farther away: Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon, (737) 747-4646, open Saturday/Sunday 8am–8pm. They specifically treat broken teeth. Emergency Dental Austin

When calling, ask: “What is your cash price for an emergency exam and X-rays, and can you give me the total cost before treatment?”

If you have facial swelling, fever, or trouble breathing/swallowing, seek emergency medical care rather than waiting for a dentist.

• Ideal Dental Mueller - 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• All Smiles Leesburg - 21 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• Cardinal Park Family Dental Care - 2 Cardinal Park Dr SE SUITE 204-A, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• Leesburg Dental - 602 S King St #302, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• Apexx Dental Of Leesburg - located behind, the building, 211 Gibson St NW #110, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States
• Russell Branch Dental & Orthodontics - 135 Robinson Ml Plz #108, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg - 18 Wirt St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• The Dental Co. of Leesburg - 17 Fort Evans Rd NE Ste C, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States
• Cochran Family Dental - 1503 Dodona Terrace SE #210, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• Smiles of Loudoun - 430 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
• Mayo Family Dentistry - 22 Davis Ave SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States

For a broken tooth emergency this weekend near Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d call these first:

1. Ideal Dental Mueller — probably the best fit if low cost + weekend availability are your priorities. They advertise same-day emergency care, Saturday hours (9 AM–3 PM), and a $39 new-patient exam with digital X-rays (no insurance required). Phone: (512) 598-0153. Ideal Dental
2. Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — closest match for an actual Airport Blvd emergency dentist. They handle broken teeth, same-day/after-hours emergencies, and mention affordable payment options and an in-house savings plan. Phone: (512) 371-8858. Perspective Dental
3. Brident Dental & Orthodontics — another budget-oriented option right on Airport Blvd. They list emergency dental care, Saturday hours (8 AM–4:30 PM), flexible payment options, and new-patient offers. Phone: (512) 666-2466. Brident

My order for you:

• Call Ideal Dental Mueller first for the lowest-cost route.
• Call Perspective Dental second if you want the closest emergency-focused option.
• Call Brident third if you need Saturday access and financing/no-insurance options.

When you call, say: “I have a broken tooth and need the cheapest emergency exam available this weekend. What is the exam/X-ray cost, and can you tell me the estimated repair cost before treatment?”

If the tooth is causing facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing/breathing, or severe spreading pain, treat it as urgent rather than waiting for the weekend appointment. mydental.com

• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Northeast Dental Clinic - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #155, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry - 7517 Cameron Rd #106, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Health Centers of Austin & Travis County - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

If you’re uninsured and pregnant, I’d start with CommUnityCare/Central Health rather than a typical private dentist, because they specifically offer dental care for uninsured Travis County residents through MAP/MAP Basic and sliding-fee arrangements. Central Health Central Health

Near Mueller

• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St. This is an East Austin community health center with general dentistry and financial-assistance/sliding-fee options. It’s one of the more practical low-cost options from Mueller.
• River Rock Dental Mueller — 1801 E. 51st St., Suite 390. People's Community Clinic lists this office among dental providers accepting Medicaid/CHIP, so it may be worth calling to ask specifically about uninsured/self-pay pregnancy appointments. Austin Pcc
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS / CommUnityCare Southeast — 2901 Montopolis Dr. This CommUnityCare location has dental services and is specifically designed to serve uninsured/underinsured Travis County residents. Central Health

The money-saving option I'd check first

If you live in Travis County, MAP/MAP Basic can provide access to dental care even though it isn't conventional health insurance. Eligibility is based partly on household income; Central Health says uninsured Travis County residents are encouraged to apply regardless of immigration status. Central Health

You can call 512-978-8130, option 1 for eligibility help. Central Health's dental network includes CommUnityCare, People's Community Clinic, Lone Star Circle of Care and others. Central Health

For pregnancy specifically, routine dental care—including cleanings, exams, necessary X-rays and treatment of dental infections—is generally considered compatible with pregnancy. When you call, tell them you're pregnant, how many weeks you are, that you're uninsured, and that you need prenatal-safe dental care. They can tell you what treatment and payment options they offer.

If you want, I can also narrow this down to the 3 cheapest options within a few miles of Mueller and give you their phone numbers, hours, and what to ask when you call.

• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Community Health Centers of Austin & Travis County - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If you’re in the Mueller/East Austin area and uninsured, I’d start with a community dental clinic rather than a conventional private practice. I found a few options that specifically serve uninsured/underinsured patients.

Places to call

• Huang Philip P MD — 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702. This is an East Austin community dental clinic and is a particularly practical option to ask about for uninsured care.
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702. It has dental services and a sliding-fee/access-oriented model.
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu — 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758. This is another FQHC dental option that commonly serves uninsured and underinsured patients.
• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752. It provides dental services including exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and some root-canal care, with a focus on underserved/uninsured Central Texans.

When you call, say “I’m pregnant, uninsured, and need prenatal dental care. Do you offer a sliding-fee/self-pay rate, and can I see a dentist who treats pregnant patients?” Also ask for the total self-pay price for an exam and cleaning before scheduling.

Is dental work actually safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Current American Dental Association guidance says preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental care—including necessary X-rays and local anesthetic—is safe throughout pregnancy. Even urgent treatment such as fillings, root canals and extractions generally shouldn't be postponed solely because you're pregnant. ADA ADA

One thing I'd specifically mention when booking: you're pregnant and want to avoid nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) unless your obstetric/dental team specifically advises otherwise. The ADA recommends pregnant patients avoid nitrous-oxide exposure. ADA

If you tell me how far you are from Mueller (or your nearest major intersection) and whether you need just a cleaning/checkup vs. a cavity, toothache, broken tooth, etc., I can narrow this to the most convenient low-cost options and look up their current self-pay/sliding-scale information.

• Schorr Amy E DDS - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Kidz Dental - 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 6707 E Riverside Dr #201, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 10510 W Parmer Ln #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - South Austin - 2700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Total Smile Management - 11149 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 11149 Research Blvd #270, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If keeping the bill low is the priority, I’d start with CommUnityCare/Carousel Pediatric Dental Services rather than a typical private pediatric office. They specifically offer cavity fillings, accept Medicaid/CHIP, and have a sliding-fee scale based on income. CommunityCare

A few good Austin options to call:

• Schorr Amy E DDS — 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd; 512-744-6000. They offer pediatric dental care and sliding-fee pricing for qualifying families. CommunityCare
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St; 512-330-4624. Their Medicaid provider listing indicates they accept new patients ages 0–18. DentaQuest
• Kidz Dental — South Austin. They specifically advertise care for Medicaid and CHIP families. Kid's Dental Austin
• Super Kids Austin — East Austin. They state that they accept Medicaid, CHIP and CSHCN.
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — North Austin; they state they accept Texas Medicaid and CHIP.

If your child has Medicaid: a covered filling can potentially cost you $0 when you use an in-network provider and the service is covered. Medicaid/CHIP specifically covers children's dental fillings. Insure Kids Now Dentist in Austin

If you don't have Medicaid/CHIP, CommUnityCare is especially worth calling because of its income-based sliding fee. Texas DSHS also recommends calling 2-1-1 to locate low-cost dental programs. dshs.texas.gov

If you tell me your child's age, whether you have Medicaid/CHIP or no insurance, and roughly what part of Austin you're in, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 places most likely to give you the lowest out-of-pocket cost.

If the main concern is keeping the bill low, I’d start with dentists that explicitly accept Medicaid/CHIP rather than choosing based on reviews alone.

Options I’d call first

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — Central Austin, 1005 W 38th St. DentaQuest’s current Central Texas Medicaid directory lists them as accepting new patients, ages 0–18. www.dentaquest.com
• Super Kids Austin — East Austin, 6707 E Riverside Dr. Their listing specifically says they accept Medicaid, CHIP and CSHCN.
• Kidz Dental — South Austin. Their practice says they work with state-funded Medicaid plans and offer flexible payment options. www.kidzdentalaustin.com
• CommUnityCare / Carousel Pediatric Dental Services — This may be particularly worth checking if money is very tight. They provide cavity fillings, accept Medicaid/CHIP, and offer a sliding-fee scale based on income. communitycaretx.org

If you don't have Medicaid/CHIP

CommUnityCare is the first place I'd investigate because of the sliding-fee option. Texas DSHS also recommends 211 for finding free or low-cost dental services based on income and location. www.dshs.texas.gov

If your child does have Medicaid, a covered cavity filling generally shouldn't turn into a large surprise bill. Texas Medicaid dental services for children are administered through dental plans including DentaQuest and MCNA, so it's important to verify that the particular office accepts your child's specific dental plan before scheduling. www.dshs.texas.gov

If you tell me your child's age, whether you have Medicaid/CHIP or no insurance, and what part of Austin you're in (North/South/East/West or ZIP code), I can narrow this to the most practical 2–3 options and check their current Medicaid/CHIP information.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 1335 E Whitestone Blvd Bldg. D, Suite 145, Cedar Park, TX 78613, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 5695 Kyle Pkwy Ste 250, Kyle, TX 78640, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• South Austin Dental Associates - 4419 Frontier Trail #104, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 12700 Lexington St Ste 220, Manor, TX 78653, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States

If you’re uninsured and strictly budget-conscious, I’d compare prices before committing to an implant because the advertised “implant price” can exclude the abutment, crown, extraction, bone grafting, or sedation.

A few Central/Near-Central Austin options stand out:

• Dr. Thomas Richardson / Manos de Cristo Dental Center — a nonprofit/reduced-fee clinic in the North Loop area that lists implants among its services. This is the first place I’d investigate if minimizing upfront cost is your priority.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — at 7200 N Mopac; implant-focused and offers financing, although I wouldn't assume it's the cheapest without getting a written quote.
• Ideal Dental Central Austin, 3500 Jefferson St — explicitly accepts patients without insurance, offers a $39 new-patient exam/X-rays, and has financing through CareCredit and HFD. It also places and restores implants in-house. My Ideal Dental
• Omni Dental Group / Discount Dental, 11130 Jollyville Rd — advertises dental implants, payment plans and CareCredit, and specifically markets itself as affordable dentistry. Discount Dental Austin

For a price benchmark, one Austin implant practice currently advertises single-tooth implants as low as $2,025 for the implant placement, but explicitly says the abutment/crown aren't included; another advertises $3,999 starting price including implant, abutment and crown. That difference illustrates why you should ask for the complete out-the-door price. Dental Implants Austin TX South Austin Dental Associates

What I'd ask when you call

Say:

“I'm uninsured and paying cash. I need a single dental implant. What is your total cash price including the implant, abutment, crown, X-rays/CBCT, extraction if needed, and any other required fees? Do you offer a discount or financing for uninsured patients?”

Also ask whether they offer an implant-supported bridge or partial/implant-retained denture if you need multiple teeth—those can sometimes change the economics substantially.

If you tell me how many teeth you need replaced (1, 2–3, or most/all of them) and roughly what you can afford per month, I can narrow this to the most relevant Central Austin options and compare their advertised pricing/financing.

• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Eaddy Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, PLLC - 3502 Wild Cherry Dr Bldg. 11, Austin, TX 78738, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Central Texas Perio and Implants - 10123 Lake Creek Pkwy Building 1, Austin, TX 78729, United States

If you mean Central Austin, Texas, I’d compare a few offices rather than book the first “cheap implant” ad. Prices can vary substantially depending on whether you need one implant, extractions, bone grafting, and the crown.

• Ideal Dental Central Austin — 3500 Jefferson St. They specifically advertise dental implants, a $39 new-patient exam with digital X-rays, no insurance required, an in-house discount plan, and financing. Their site also currently advertises implant savings, although the promotional dates/terms should be confirmed before booking. Ideal Dental Ideal Dental
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — 2907 Duval St., very central near UT. They offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit for uninsured patients. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St. This is a specialist implant/periodontal practice, worth getting a quote from if your case is complicated, although I couldn't verify a particularly low advertised price.
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St. Another central option for the surgical side of implant treatment.

For a strict budget, I'd start with Ideal Dental for the inexpensive initial evaluation, then get a written implant quote before committing. Ask specifically: “What is the total cash price, including implant, abutment, crown, extraction, bone grafting if needed, X-rays/CBCT, and follow-ups?”

One important comparison: I found an Austin-area implant practice advertising a single implant as low as $2,025, but its page says that figure does not include the abutment or crown, so a low advertised implant price isn't necessarily the final price. dental-implants-austintx.com

If you tell me how many teeth you need replaced (1, several, or all/most) and roughly what you can afford per month or total, I can narrow this to the most relevant Central Austin options and compare their published cash prices/financing.

If by Crestview you mean the Austin neighborhood around 78757, I’d focus on practices that are both convenient and transparent about preventive-care pricing.

Two options worth calling

• Forest Family Dentistry - Anderson — 2700 W Anderson Ln #418. It’s close to Crestview and offers routine family dentistry, including cleanings, exams, and X-rays. The office has a large number of local reviews and offers evening hours on several weekdays.
• Choice Austin Dental — 11645 Angus Rd. This is farther north but has a particularly explicit family dental savings plan: $299/year for the first member, $250 for the second, and $225 for additional members. It includes two exams, two basic cleanings, annual X-rays, and discounts on additional treatment. austindental.com

For a family without dental insurance, Choice Austin Dental is especially worth comparing because the family pricing is spelled out rather than requiring you to get a quote. If you have several family members, the savings-plan structure could make routine preventive care predictable.

Another nearby option to investigate is 512 Smiles, at 4005 Spicewood Springs Rd, which specifically serves Crestview-area families and says it accepts most insurance and offers payment options for uninsured patients. 512smiles.com

If you tell me how many adults/kids are in your family and whether you have dental insurance, I can compare the likely annual cost for your family and find the cheapest realistic option near Crestview.

• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry - 7517 Cameron Rd #106, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Trey Kaliher, DDS - 4300 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 515 S Congress Ave Unit 107, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Brushy Creek Dentistry - 15534 Ranch Rd 620 N #300, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Blunn Creek Family Dentistry - 2550 S I-35 Frontage Rd #210, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Capital City Smiles - 7320 N Mopac Expy Ste 200, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry - 5405 S Pleasant Valley Rd #108, Austin, TX 78744, United States

If by Crestview you mean the Crestview neighborhood in north-central Austin, I’d focus on offices in/near North Austin rather than sending your family across town.

For cheap preventive care and cleanings, these stand out based on their currently advertised pricing:

• Choice Austin Dental — 11645 Angus Rd, 78759. Their savings plan is $299/year for the first member, $250 for the second, and $225 for additional members, including 2 exams, 2 basic cleanings, fluoride, emergency visits and annual X-rays. They also advertise a $149 cleaning + exam + X-rays for patients without periodontal disease. Choice Austin Dental
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS — 4631 Airport Blvd, 78751. This is particularly convenient to Crestview and is explicitly family-oriented, with routine cleanings/exams and pediatric care. I’d call for their uninsured/self-pay cleaning price before choosing them.
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry — 7517 Cameron Rd, 78752. Family-focused and offers exams, cleanings and X-rays; it's another nearby option worth pricing out.
• 512 Smiles — 4005 Spicewood Springs Rd. They advertise family dentistry, accept most insurance and offer flexible payment options; they're also open Saturdays. 512 Smiles

If you don't have dental insurance

I'd start with Choice Austin Dental because its family savings-plan pricing is unusually explicit, making it much easier to calculate your total cost before committing. For example, a family of four would be $974/year under the advertised first/second/additional-member rates, assuming everyone qualifies for the preventive plan.

Another option worth comparing is Define Dentistry, which advertises a $300/year in-house plan with 2 cleanings, 2 exams, annual bitewing X-rays and other benefits, although its page says the plan is available to existing patients after the initial comprehensive exam. definedentistry.com

If you tell me how many adults/kids are in your family and whether you have dental insurance (and the insurer), I can compare the likely annual cost for your whole family and narrow it down to the cheapest nearby options.

• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Health Centers of Austin & Travis County - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re in downtown Austin and a filling just fell out, you have several lower-cost options. I’d start with a community/safety-net dental clinic rather than a typical downtown private dentist, especially if you’re uninsured or worried about the bill.

Good low-cost options

• CommUnityCare — 15 Waller St.

• This is one of the more central options from downtown.
• Offers fillings and emergency dental treatment and has income-based assistance/sliding-fee options. Trinitycenter
• Call 512-978-9895 and tell them: “I lost a filling and need an urgent dental appointment. I don't have much money. Do you have a sliding-fee or emergency appointment?”
• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave.

• Specifically advertises highly reduced rates and emergency dental care, including fillings, exams/X-rays and extractions. Manos de Cristo
• Dental appointments: 512-477-2319.
• This would be another strong call if RBJ can't get you in quickly.
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St.

• East Austin, relatively close to downtown.
• Provides dental care and has sliding-fee assistance for qualifying patients. CommunityCare

What to do tonight

If it's just a lost filling and you don't have severe pain or swelling, you can generally protect the tooth temporarily until you're seen. Avoid chewing on that side and keep the area clean. A pharmacy can also sell temporary dental filling material.

If you have facial swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing/breathing, or rapidly worsening severe pain, don't wait for a low-cost dental appointment—seek emergency medical care.

If you tell me whether you have insurance/Medicaid and roughly what you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100), I can narrow this down to the most realistic options and look specifically for the cheapest emergency appointment available around downtown Austin.

• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Community Health Centers of Austin & Travis County - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re in downtown Austin and need a lost filling treated without a big bill, I’d start with community clinics rather than a typical private emergency dentist.

• CommUnityCare — 15 Waller St. This is one of the closest low-cost options to downtown. CommUnityCare offers fillings and emergency dental treatment, with income-based/sliding-fee options for eligible uninsured patients. Trinitycenter
• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. A nonprofit dental center offering reduced-rate emergency and comprehensive care, including fillings, exams and X-rays. Their official site specifically lists emergency care. Call 512-477-2319 and ask about the lowest-cost option for a lost filling. manosdecristo.org
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St. Another community-clinic option in East Austin offering dental services and sliding-fee assistance.
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center — 2529 S 1st St. Offers dental care including fillings and emergency treatment, with sliding-fee assistance for qualifying patients. Low Income Dental

For your situation, I'd call RBJ Dental or Manos de Cristo first. Tell them: “I lost a filling and need an urgent exam. I don't have much money. What is the lowest-cost option, and do you have an emergency appointment?”

If you're having facial swelling, fever, rapidly worsening pain, trouble swallowing/breathing, or swelling around your eye, don't wait for a low-cost dental appointment—seek urgent medical care.

Texas DSHS also recommends calling 211 for help locating low-cost dental services; it's available 24/7. Texas DSHS

If you tell me whether you have dental insurance/Medicaid and roughly what you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100), I can narrow this down to the most realistic option.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 2121 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. P. Patel BDS, DDS - 801 E William Cannon Dr STE 201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry - 5405 S Pleasant Valley Rd #108, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Access Dental - 1923 E 7th St #120, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Dania Turcios - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States

For affordable restorative work near UT, I’d start with Manos De Cristo. It’s a nonprofit reduced-fee dental clinic at 4911 Harmon Ave and specifically serves people without private insurance. It offers fillings, crowns, partials, extractions, and periodontal care. Trinitycenter

If you have Medicaid, CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center is another low-cost option, with sliding-fee assistance and dental services. DentaQuest

For a private practice directly across from UT, KoLa Dentistry at 2907 Duval offers extensive restorative work, but you should ask for a cash/financial-assistance estimate before committing. koladentistry.com

If you tell me whether you have Medicaid, Medicare, or no dental insurance, I can narrow this to the most affordable options for your situation.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Northeast Dental Clinic - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #155, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dr. Dania Turcios - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dr. Daniel Mckee - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States

If affordability is the priority, I’d start with Manos de Cristo rather than a typical private dentist. It’s in North Central Austin, relatively close to UT, and specifically provides reduced-fee dental care, including fillings, crowns, root canals, partials, periodontal treatment, and emergency care. Their published information says services are priced at about 30% of market value for eligible patients. Low Income Dental Trinitycenter

Manos De Cristo

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-477-7454)

Two options I'd investigate

• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave.

512-477-2319. Good fit if you're an adult with limited income and need substantial restorative work. They specifically list crowns and root canals, which is important if your needs go beyond simple fillings. Low Income Dental

• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa.

Their dental program includes restorative, endodontic (root canal), and prosthodontic care, along with fillings and extractions. They may be particularly worth checking if you qualify through their eligibility criteria. People's Community Clinic

There are also CommUnityCare dental clinics with sliding-fee/financial-assistance pathways. Their RBJ clinic at 15 Waller St. and North Central clinic provide general and restorative care. Trinitycenter DentaQuest

One important thing about "disability"

If by disability you mean you're receiving Medicare, don't assume that Medicare will pay for ordinary dental restorations—it generally doesn't cover routine dental care. MHWCAustin If you have Medicaid, MAP, a Medicare Advantage plan with dental, or another dental benefit, the answer can be quite different.

And if you specifically want a private dentist right by UT, KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is directly across from campus and advertises fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals and other restorative work, but I'd call them after the reduced-fee options if keeping your out-of-pocket cost low is the main concern. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

If you tell me what coverage you have (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, no insurance, etc.) and whether you need fillings vs. crowns/root canals/dentures, I can narrow this down to the most financially realistic options near UT and give you phone numbers and what to ask when you call.

• Swish Dental - Mueller Family - 2604 Aldrich St Ste a, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Ideal Dental Mueller - 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, 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
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States

If you’re in Mueller (Austin, TX) and don’t have dental insurance, I’d start by calling offices that specifically mention payment plans, financing, or uninsured options. Here are some nearby options:

Swish Dental - Mueller Family

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-843-7768)

• 📍 2604 Aldrich St Ste A, Austin, TX 78723
• ☎️ (512) 843-7768
• Offers flexible payment options and financing (including CareCredit and other partners). Their Mueller location also mentions low-cost memberships/payment plans for patients without insurance. Swish Dental

River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-669-5147)

• 📍 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723
• ☎️ (512) 669-5147
• Offers payment plans for uninsured/underinsured patients and accepts financing options such as CareCredit and Cherry. River Rock Dental Austin

Ideal Dental Mueller

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-598-0153)

• 📍 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722
• ☎️ (512) 598-0153
• No insurance is required to be seen; they offer an in-house membership option and financing options such as CareCredit for larger treatments. My Ideal Dental

Dental Smiles

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-467-9955)

• 📍 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723
• ☎️ (512) 467-9955
• In the Mueller area; payment options include financing partners such as CareCredit and Sunbit.

High Point Dentistry

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-473-8444)

• 📍 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
• ☎️ (512) 473-8444
• Serves the Mueller/East Austin area and offers an uninsured-friendly dental savings plan with discounted care.

When you call, ask:

“I don’t have dental insurance. Do you offer in-house payment plans or financing for uninsured patients? What would my out-of-pocket cost be for an exam and X-rays?”

If you tell me whether you need just a cleaning/exam, a filling/crown, emergency tooth pain, or major dental work, I can narrow this down to the best fit.

• Swish Dental - Mueller Family - 2604 Aldrich St Ste a, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Ideal Dental Mueller - 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States

In Mueller/Central Austin, these dentists advertise payment plans or financing for uninsured patients:

• Swish Dental - Mueller Family — 2604 Aldrich St Ste A, Austin, TX 78723. Offers payment plans/financing options including CareCredit and other partners; ask about uninsured pricing. Swish Dental

Phone: (512) 843-7768

• Ideal Dental Mueller — 2201 Airport Blvd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78722. Offers no-insurance options plus financing through CareCredit and Healthcare Financing Direct. Ideal Dental

Phone: (512) 598-0153 Ideal Dental

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723. Offers payment plans and financing options including CareCredit and Cherry. River Rock Dental Austin

Phone: (512) 669-5147

• Dental Smiles — 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723. Located in Mueller and lists financing options including CareCredit and Sunbit.

When you call, ask: “I don’t have dental insurance. Do you offer in-house payment plans or financing for a treatment plan, and what would my down payment be?”

• Austin Orthodontics: Seth R Briggs DDS - 11743 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Parmer Lane Orthodontics - 2121 W Parmer Ln #111, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Capital Springs Orthodontics - 2500 W William Cannon Dr STE 102, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Thousand Smiles Orthodontics - 11220 N Lamar Blvd C300, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Austin Orthodontic Arts - 5718 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Luv Braces - 1700 W Parmer Ln Ste 250, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• Nantz Orthodontics - 3901 S Lamar Blvd Suite 420 Fourth Floor, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Tomblyn Family Orthodontics - 4407 Bee Caves Rd Bldg 2, Unit 220, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Rise + Smile Orthodontics - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste D103, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• SmileCrew Orthodontics - 3310 B FM 967, Sportsplex Dr Suite A-110, Buda, TX 78610, United States
• Smile Doctors Orthodontics - Austin Research - 8754 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Pride Orthodontics - 4100 E 51st St Ste 300, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Since your income is irregular, I’d focus less on the brand name and more on total treatment cost + low/no-interest in-house payments + low upfront cost. I found several Austin practices that specifically advertise those options.

Practices worth comparing

• Austin Orthodontics: Seth R Briggs DDS — North Austin. They advertise an in-house payment plan with down payments as low as $500, plus monthly payments and insurance assistance. Austin Orthodontics
• Parmer Lane Orthodontics — North Austin. Offers traditional/ceramic braces plus Invisalign and Spark aligners, with zero-interest financing, CareCredit and Sunbit.
• Capital Springs Orthodontics — South Austin. Offers metal and ceramic braces and clear aligners, with payment-plan options.
• Thousand Smiles Orthodontics — North Austin. Advertises flexible in-house financing and clear-aligner financing starting around $160/month. Thousand Smiles Orthodontics
• Limestone Hills Orthodontics — This is particularly transparent about pricing: metal braces start at $4,000, Angel clear aligners at $4,000, and Invisalign at $4,700. Its in-house plan is advertised at 0% interest, no credit check, from $149.99/month; braces require $600 down under that plan. Limestone Hills Orthodontics Limestone Hills Orthodontics

For your situation

I'd get 2–3 free consultations and ask each office for the same numbers:

1. Total price, including retainers and refinements.
2. Minimum down payment.
3. Monthly payment during your lowest-income months.
4. Whether the financing is 0% and in-house or a third-party loan.
5. Whether there are fees for missed/broken appointments, replacement aligners, broken brackets, etc.
6. Whether metal braces would cost less than aligners for your particular case.
7. Whether they offer a cheaper clear-aligner system rather than Invisalign.

One interesting option is Limestone Hills: its published pricing puts Angel Aligners at the same $4,000 starting price as metal braces, while Invisalign starts at $4,700. Limestone Hills Orthodontics That makes it worth asking whether the less-expensive aligner system is clinically appropriate for you.

I wouldn't automatically choose mail-order aligners just because they're cheaper. An orthodontist needs to determine whether aligners can safely move your teeth and manage your bite; some cases are substantially better suited to braces.

If you tell me which part of Austin you're in (North/Central/South/East/West) and roughly what you can afford upfront and per month (e.g. "$300 down, $150/month"), I can narrow this to practices that fit that budget.

For irregular freelancer income, prioritize offices with 0% in-house financing, low down payments, and clear aligner alternatives rather than mail-order aligners. In Austin, I’d start with:

• Capital Springs Orthodontics — offers Invisalign and lists flexible financing options, including low down payments and in-house plans.
• Thousand Smiles Orthodontics — offers braces and Angel Aligners (a clear-aligner alternative) with flexible payment options.
• Limestone Hills Orthodontics — publishes pricing and financing options; lists Angel Aligners as a lower-entry clear aligner option. limestonehillsorthodontics.com
• Nantz Orthodontics — offers Invisalign and interest-free in-house payment options.
• Luv Braces — markets budget-focused orthodontic care with flexible payment options.

When calling, ask:

1. “What is the lowest monthly payment with irregular income?”
2. “Do you offer 0% in-house financing without a credit check?”
3. “What is the total cost including retainers and refinements?”
4. “Are there cheaper options than Invisalign, like Angel Aligners, Spark, or braces?”

For a freelancer, avoid choosing based only on sticker price—cash-flow flexibility usually matters more. www.kunikorthodontics.com

• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nitin Raju, DDS, MD - Medicaid Oral Surgery Location - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 3724 Jefferson St Ste 100 - A, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 11416 N FM 620 Ste. K-1, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If by “Crestview” you mean the Crestview area of Austin, there are a few options worth calling. For sliding-scale fees specifically, I’d start with the community clinics rather than a private oral-surgery office.

• Dr. Sileshi Assemu — 1210 W Braker Ln. This is in North Austin and uses a sliding-fee/discount structure based on income and household size. It offers dental extractions, but you should call to confirm whether they can remove your particular wisdom tooth or whether they'll refer you to an oral surgeon. LowCostClinics.org
• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. Their nonprofit dental center provides care at highly reduced rates and specifically lists extractions among its services. This is probably one of the first places I'd call if your main issue is affordability. Manos de Cristo
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St. They provide extractions and have sliding-fee discounts for eligible patients. Black Health
• Nitin Raju, DDS, MD - Medicaid Oral Surgery Location at SuperSmiles — 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd. If you have Medicaid, this is particularly worth investigating because the location has a dedicated pathway for Medicaid wisdom-tooth surgery.

For comparison, private practices can be substantially more expensive. Aspen Dental currently lists an Austin average of about $299 per wisdom tooth, with a published range of $184–$488, but that's not a sliding-scale program. Aspen Dental

What I'd ask when you call

Say:

“I need a wisdom tooth extraction and I don't have much money. Do you offer a sliding-fee scale based on income? If the tooth is impacted, do you perform the surgical extraction there, and what would my estimated total cost be including X-rays and anesthesia?”

Also ask whether they require proof of income, ID, or a financial eligibility appointment.

If you tell me whether you have insurance/Medicaid and roughly what you can afford (for example, under $100, $200, or $400), I can narrow this down to the Austin options most likely to fit your budget.

• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Northeast Dental Clinic - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #155, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 3724 Jefferson St Ste 100 - A, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Nitin Raju, DDS, MD - Medicaid Oral Surgery Location - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 11416 N FM 620 Ste. K-1, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Smiley Dental & Orthodontics - 10009 N Lamar Blvd C, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Lone Star Circle of Care at Georgetown Dental - 2411 Williams Dr #111, Georgetown, TX 78628, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If by Crestview you mean the Crestview neighborhood in Austin, the strongest match I found for sliding-scale fees + extractions is:

• Dr. Sileshi Assemu — 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758. They offer extractions and a sliding-fee schedule based on household income and family size for patients without insurance. US Dental Service This would be my first call if your priority is keeping the cost down.
• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751. This nonprofit operates a reduced-fee dental clinic and is another option for people looking for lower-cost dental care. Their dental line is (512) 477-2319.
• Northeast Dental Clinic — 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #155. It's another CommUnityCare option with income-based financial assistance/sliding fees. Trinitycenter

If you don't qualify for sliding scale

For a straightforward cash-pay comparison, Austin providers currently advertise wisdom-tooth extraction prices in roughly the $250–$600+ per tooth range depending on complexity. One Austin practice, for example, lists surgical/wisdom-tooth removal at $250–$600 per tooth. myDental Another current Austin price registry reports a verified $390 cash price for a soft-tissue impacted wisdom tooth at one oral-surgery practice. MarketCare

I'd call CommUnityCare North Central first and say: “I need a wisdom tooth extraction and I'm uninsured/low income. Do you offer the sliding-fee program, and can your dental clinic remove wisdom teeth, including impacted ones?” Ask specifically whether the quoted price includes the exam, X-ray, extraction, and anesthesia.

If you tell me whether the wisdom tooth is impacted, how many teeth you need removed, and whether you have insurance/Medicaid, I can narrow this down to the cheapest realistic options around Crestview.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. P. Patel BDS, DDS - 801 E William Cannon Dr STE 201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Ochoa Robert N DDS - 4306 Medical Pkwy #1, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Graham Dental Care - 2501 W William Cannon Dr #101, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Since you're in North Loop, Austin, I'd focus on clinics that explicitly offer reduced-fee/sliding-scale care rather than a conventional private dentist.

Two options worth calling

• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. This is probably the most straightforward option for a retiree on a tight budget: its dental center provides comprehensive and emergency care at highly reduced rates, including exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, dentures and periodontal care. It specifically serves adults and seniors. Manos de Cristo Austin Pcc

Phone: (512) 477-2319.

• People's Community Clinic — 1101 Camino La Costa. People's offers a sliding-fee discount based on income and household size, including for uninsured patients. You'll need a financial screening, but they state that inability to pay won't be a reason to deny services. Austin Pcc Austin Pcc

Phone: (512) 478-4939.

If gentleness/comfort is your biggest concern, I'd mention that explicitly when calling: “I'm a senior and I'm looking for a dentist who is particularly gentle and patient. I'm also on a fixed income—can you tell me what my out-of-pocket cost would be?” That lets the clinic match you appropriately and give you a price before treatment.

One other very inexpensive possibility is the Austin Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic, where basic cleaning is currently listed at $20 and deep cleaning at $40, although it involves several longer student-clinic appointments and does not provide fillings, crowns or extractions. sites.austincc.edu

If you tell me whether you're looking for just a cleaning/checkup or actual dental work, I can narrow this down to the most appropriate option near North Loop.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Ochoa Robert N DDS - 4306 Medical Pkwy #1, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community care - Community Care, 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• People's Community Clinic - 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• CommUnityCare: North Central Health Center - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Health Centers of Austin & Travis County - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If by North Loop you mean the Austin neighborhood, I’d look first at a reduced-fee/community clinic rather than a conventional private dentist, given your fixed income.

• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. This is a nonprofit dental clinic specifically offering reduced-fee dental care, including comprehensive and emergency care. Senior Services of Austin also lists Manos de Cristo among its affordable dental resources. Senior Services of Austin
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu — 1210 W Braker Ln. This is another community-clinic option with dental services and may be worth asking about eligibility and reduced/sliding fees.
• If you want a private practice with an emphasis on gentleness, Snow Dental at 1005 W 38th St is relatively close to North Loop; patient feedback specifically mentions a calming, gentle experience. Its pricing should be confirmed directly, though.
• Ochoa Robert N DDS at 4306 Medical Pkwy is another nearby small practice with repeated patient comments about gentle, pain-free cleanings and an anxiety-sensitive approach.

For your particular situation, I’d call Manos de Cristo first and ask: “I’m retired and on a fixed income. What would I pay for an exam and cleaning, and do you have a sliding/reduced-fee rate?” That gives you a concrete price before committing to treatment.

If you tell me whether you have dental insurance, Medicare Advantage, or no dental coverage, I can narrow this down to the most affordable options and include approximate costs.

• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 515 S Congress Ave Unit 107, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Access Dental - 1923 E 7th St #120, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• TRU Dentistry SoCo - 3100 S Congress Ave F, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Necker Dan, DDS - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

For dental anxiety + no insurance + budget concerns, these Austin options look worth calling:

• Downtown Dental Design — closest match for nervous patients: they advertise nitrous oxide and oral sedation, and offer a 15% uninsured discount on preventive/restorative care. Downtown Dental Design Downtown Dental Design
• Manos De Cristo — likely the most budget-focused option for uninsured adults; it provides reduced-fee dental care for uninsured/underinsured patients. Note: sedation is not available.
• Swish Dental Downtown — convenient downtown location; reviews include patients mentioning feeling supported and not pressured, though you should ask about cash pricing first.
• High Point Dentistry — not exactly downtown, but nearby; offers sedation options and an uninsured savings plan.

When you call, say: “I’m uninsured, have dental anxiety, and need the lowest-cost first visit. Can you tell me the exam/X-ray price and whether you work with anxious patients?”

If you need the absolute lowest cost, start with Manos De Cristo; if anxiety support is the priority, start with Downtown Dental Design.

• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 2719 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin - 815 Brazos St Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Groovy Dental - 8701 W Parmer Ln Ste 1124, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry - 5405 S Pleasant Valley Rd #108, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• High Point Dentistry - 515 S Congress Ave Unit 107, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• SuperSmiles Dental - 6801 S I-35 Frontage Rd SUITE 1-D, Austin, TX 78744, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States

For your combination of dental anxiety + no insurance + wanting downtown/central Austin, I’d start with:

• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS — 1605 Nueces St, right downtown. Reviews specifically mention comfort for dental-phobic/anxious patients and a calm, explanatory approach.
• Downtown Dental Design — 507 Pressler St. They advertise a 15% uninsured discount on preventive/restorative care and comfort-oriented amenities.
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — just north of downtown. They explicitly treat dental anxiety, offer a $99 uninsured new-patient exam/X-ray package, and emphasize going at your pace. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

For the lowest-cost option, People’s Community Clinic provides dental care to eligible uninsured adults and specifically describes its team as helping anxious patients feel comfortable. People's Community Clinic

If you tell me your maximum budget for the first visit (e.g. $50, $100, $200), I can narrow this to the most affordable options.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Schorr Amy E DDS - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 6707 E Riverside Dr #201, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Kidz Dental - 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 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
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 11149 Research Blvd #270, Austin, TX 78759, United States

For a low-cost pediatric dentist near the UT Austin campus, I’d start with these options:

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St. This is very close to UT and is specifically pediatric dentistry. People’s Community Clinic also lists the same practice/doctor among Austin providers accepting Medicaid/CHIP. Austin PCC
• CommUnityCare pediatric dental clinics — potentially the best option if cost is your main concern. They offer children’s exams, cleanings and fluoride treatments, accept Medicaid/CHIP and MAP/MAP Basic, and have a sliding-fee scale based on income. CommunityCare
• Schorr Amy E DDS / CommUnityCare Carousel Pediatrics–Springdale — 7112 E. Bluestein Blvd. This is farther east but offers pediatric dental care and accepts Medicaid/CHIP and reduced-cost programs. Austin PCC
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics — 1144 Airport Blvd. People's Community Clinic lists the Airport Blvd location among providers accepting Medicaid/CHIP; the office also provides pediatric dentistry. Austin PCC

If your child has Medicaid or CHIP

Fluoride is generally a covered preventive dental service for children. Texas Medicaid/CHIP coverage includes fluoride treatments, and the federal InsureKidsNow program specifically lists fluoride treatments among covered children's dental services. Insure Kids Now Texas Health and Human Services

My practical starting point: call CommUnityCare first if your priority is keeping your out-of-pocket cost as low as possible. If you specifically want a private pediatric dentist close to UT, Central Park Pediatric Dentistry is worth calling and asking them to verify your child's exact Medicaid/CHIP plan before booking.

When you call, say: “I'm looking for a low-cost children's dental exam, cleaning, and fluoride treatment. Do you accept my child's Medicaid/CHIP dental plan, and what would my out-of-pocket cost be?”

If you tell me your child's age and whether you have Medicaid, CHIP, or no dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the most relevant 2–3 options around UT.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Kidz Dental - 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• 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
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - South Austin - 2700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 10510 W Parmer Ln #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Schorr Amy E DDS - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Near UT Austin, I’d look first at Central Park Pediatric Dentistry (1005 W 38th St), which is very close to campus and reports accepting Medicaid. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

For the lowest-cost option, CommUnityCare pediatric dental clinics accept Medicaid/CHIP, MAP/MAP Basic, and sliding-scale fees, including fluoride treatments. communitycaretx.org

If your child has Medicaid/CHIP, fluoride is generally covered every 6 months. dentaltx.uhc.com

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Community Care. - Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Northeast Dental Clinic - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #155, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Clínica hispana - Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re uninsured and trying to get dentures on a budget near North Loop in Austin, I’d start with a sliding-scale or reduced-fee clinic rather than a typical private dentist. These are the options I’d call first:

1. Manos De Cristo — likely the best first call for budget dentures

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• Address: 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751 (very close to North Loop)
• Why it fits: They specifically serve people without private insurance or Medicaid and offer reduced-fee dental care. Their services include limited dentures (upper dentures only), prosthetic partials, extractions, exams, and X-rays. Manos de Cristo
• Call: (512) 477-2319 Manos de Cristo

2. Dr. Sileshi Assemu — ask about sliding-fee dentures

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• Address: 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758
• Why it fits: CommUnityCare offers care for uninsured patients through income-based/sliding-fee arrangements, and dental services include dentures, extractions, exams, and emergency treatment. US Dental Service Trinitycenter
• This may be a good option if your income qualifies for reduced fees. US Dental Service

3. CommUnityCare

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• Address: 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702
• Offers safety-net dental services including dentures and serves patients who may need lower-cost care.

A couple of tips before you go:

• Ask: “What is the total cash price for dentures, including exam, X-rays, extractions, impressions, and adjustments?” Denture prices can look low until add-on steps are included.
• Ask whether they offer partial dentures vs. full dentures, and whether they provide same-day/temporary dentures.
• If you have limited income, ask about sliding-scale eligibility and what documents they need. Texas DSHS also points uninsured residents toward low-cost dental resources through 2-1-1. Texas DSHS

If you tell me whether you need full dentures (all teeth), partial dentures, or just a replacement for missing teeth, and roughly what your budget is (for example under $500, $1,000, etc.), I can narrow this down further.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Northeast Dental Clinic - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd #155, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Alexander Implant Mastery - 8316 Tuscany Way, Austin, TX 78754, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Holdaway Craig T DDS - 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd # 10, Austin, TX 78723, United States

For an uninsured patient on a tight budget near North Loop Austin, I’d start with:

• Manos De Cristo — a nonprofit reduced-fee dental clinic near North Loop that serves people without private insurance and offers reduced-cost dental care; ask specifically about dentures/partials and payment options. Trinitycenter
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu — offers dentures among its dental services and has a sliding-fee/payment system for eligible uninsured patients based on income and household size. US Dental Service

When you call, ask:

1. “Do you provide full dentures or only partials?”
2. “What is the estimated self-pay cost after any sliding-scale discount?”
3. “Are extractions, X-rays, and denture adjustments included?”

Texas also recommends using 2-1-1 to find additional low-cost dental programs by ZIP code and eligibility. dshs.texas.gov

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Iryna Daline DMD, MSD, MS - ID Endodontics - 901 E 5th St. Ste 170, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Endodontic Associates of Austin - 711 W 38th St Ste D2, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Center for Endodontics - 3301 Northland Dr Unit 201, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Endodontics, LLP - Barton Oaks Plaza Five, 901 S MoPac Expy #220, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street - 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Access Dental - 1923 E 7th St #120, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Edge Endodontics - Yuliya Salmeron, DMD - 5100 W US Hwy 290 Service Rd Bldg 2, Ste 220, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• Koenig Debbie - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Austin Root Canal Specialists - 5000 Davis Ln #101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States

If cost is the main concern, I’d start with reduced-fee/community clinics rather than a private endodontist. I found a few options around downtown Austin:

• Dr. Thomas Richardson — 4911 Harmon Ave. This nonprofit offers reduced-fee/sliding-scale care and lists root canals (limited) among its services. It also takes emergency walk-ins in the mornings. People's Community Clinic
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS — 1605 Nueces St., downtown. This is a general dentist that lists root canals, so it may be worth calling for a cash price before going to a specialist.
• Iryna Daline DMD, MSD, MS - ID Endodontics — 901 E. 5th St. This is an actual endodontist, very close to downtown, but I couldn't verify a discounted/cash root-canal price, so I'd specifically ask for their self-pay price and payment-plan options.
• Endodontic Associates of Austin — 711 W. 38th St. Another established endodontist near central Austin; call and ask for an upfront cash estimate.

What I'd do if you need treatment urgently

Call Manos de Cristo first and say: “I have severe tooth pain and may need a root canal. I'm paying out of pocket because of medical bills. Do you currently have an emergency appointment, and what would the total self-pay cost be?” Their published information specifically says they provide root canals on a limited basis and use reduced fees. People's Community Clinic

Then call one of the downtown/central dentists and compare the total price, including the exam/X-ray, root canal, and especially the crown/final restoration. Don't compare root-canal prices alone—the crown afterward can be a substantial additional expense.

If you have facial swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing/breathing, or rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a low-cost appointment; those can indicate a serious dental infection requiring urgent medical attention.

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. under $300, $500, $800) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the most realistic options and look specifically for current cash prices/payment plans near downtown Austin.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS - 1605 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Endodontic Associates of Austin - 711 W 38th St Ste D2, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Iryna Daline DMD, MSD, MS - ID Endodontics - 901 E 5th St. Ste 170, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Endodontics, LLP - Barton Oaks Plaza Five, 901 S MoPac Expy #220, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Center for Endodontics - 3301 Northland Dr Unit 201, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Duggan Endodontics - Dr. Jason M. Duggan, DDS - 1500 W 38th St #10, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street - 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• South Austin Microendodontics - 4630 West Gate Blvd Ste 201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Root Canal Specialists - 5000 Davis Ln #101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Access Dental - 1923 E 7th St #120, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If cost is the main constraint, I’d start with Manos de Cristo Dental Center rather than a private endodontist. It’s not downtown, but it’s an Austin nonprofit clinic specifically offering reduced-fee dental care, emergency care, and root canals. Their site says care is provided at highly reduced rates. Manos de Cristo

• Dr. Thomas Richardson — 4911 Harmon Ave. Their services include root canals and emergency care. A current low-income dental directory reports fees around 30% of market value, although you should confirm the exact root-canal price and eligibility by phone. Low Income Dental
• Dr. Kenneth Schaefer DDS — 1605 Nueces St., downtown, and offers root canals. This is a convenient private-office option if staying downtown is important, but I couldn't verify a discounted root-canal price online.
• Endodontic Associates of Austin — 711 W 38th St., close to downtown and a dedicated root-canal specialist. They accept many insurance/discount plans and offer CareCredit, which may help if you need treatment immediately. Endodontic Associates of Austin
• Iryna Daline DMD, MSD, MS - ID Endodontics — 901 E 5th St., very close to downtown, and specifically an endodontic practice.

For context, current Austin cash pricing I found for a molar root canal is roughly $1,500–$1,900 at several private providers, so a substantially reduced-fee clinic can make a big difference. MarketCare

If you're in significant pain or have swelling, call Manos de Cristo and ask specifically for their emergency dental/root-canal pathway rather than waiting for a routine appointment. If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical care promptly.

If you tell me whether you have dental insurance and roughly what you can afford (e.g. $200, $500, $1,000), I can narrow this down to the most realistic options and look for current cash prices/payment plans near downtown Austin.

• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 3724 Jefferson St Ste 100 - A, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• South Austin Oral Surgery - 706B W Ben White Blvd Ste 194, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Dr. Daniel Mckee - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Dr. Dania Turcios - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If you mean downtown Austin, and affordability is the priority because you're currently uninsured/unemployed, I'd start with a low-cost community clinic rather than a typical downtown private dentist.

• Huang Philip P MD — 15 Waller St. This is the closest strong low-cost option to downtown. It provides extractions and emergency dental treatment, and CommUnityCare has income-based assistance for eligible uninsured patients. Call 512-978-9400. Trinitycenter
• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. This nonprofit dental center specifically offers highly reduced rates, including emergency care and extractions. Call 512-477-2319 and tell them you're uninsured and need an urgent extraction. Manos de Cristo
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St. Another East Austin community clinic offering extractions and emergency dental treatment. Trinitycenter

If you need same-day care and can afford private-dentist pricing, Swish Dental Downtown is actually in downtown at 201 W 5th St, and advertises emergency appointments. However, I would call the community clinics first if money is tight.

What I'd say when you call: “I'm currently unemployed and don't have dental insurance. I have a tooth that needs urgent extraction. Do you have an emergency appointment, and what is the lowest self-pay or sliding-scale price?”

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, or swelling that's rapidly worsening, don't wait for a dental appointment—seek emergency medical care.

If you tell me how many teeth need to come out and roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200), I can narrow this down to the most realistic options and look for current prices/financial assistance.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Wisdom Teeth Guys - 3724 Jefferson St Ste 100 - A, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Ideal Dental South Lamar - 2330 S Lamar Blvd #300, Austin, TX 78704, United States

For an uninsured, recently unemployed patient needing an urgent extraction in Austin, I’d contact Manos De Cristo first: 4911 Harmon Ave, (512) 477-2319. They offer reduced-fee extractions and emergency walk-ins, with limited/emergency exams $60. Manos de Cristo citeturn0search8

If you need something downtown specifically, CommUnityCare’s RBJ Dental Clinic, 15 Waller St, offers extractions; call (512) 978-9400. Huang Philip P MD

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, or trouble breathing/swallowing, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist.