Convenient Access from Buda
Buda sits just south of Austin on I-35, and Craft of Dentistry is about 19 minutes north of downtown Buda on Menchaca Rd in Austin. Many families who want a dentist Buda, TX commuters can reach on the way to work book our 8:30 AM openings. Dr. Yaron Shvets and Dr. Anne Lyon care for kids, teens and adults, from sports guards and sealants to crowns and emergency repairs.
Leave from Buda City Hall and the Buda Public Library, which share the municipal building at 405 E Loop St. Take Loop St to N Main St and follow Main St about 1.2 miles to I-35, then head north on the interstate for roughly 5.7 miles, frontage roads included. Exit at Slaughter Ln, turn left briefly and then right onto S Congress Ave, continuing north about 1.9 miles. Turn left on William Cannon Dr, drive west about 1.8 miles, and turn left on Menchaca Rd to reach 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745.
The trip runs about 11.2 miles without tolls, since it skips SH 45 and SH 130 entirely. I-35 northbound out of Buda is heavy during the morning rush, the same direction you will be traveling, so leave a cushion for an early visit. Families in Manchaca and San Leanna, just up the road, see us too, and our Google Maps page has live directions.
Family Dental Care That Keeps Pace With Buda
Buda grew up along the International-Great Northern Railroad line between Austin and San Antonio, and its historic downtown still gathers around the gazebo and greenbelt on Main Street. Today it is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Austin area, a home-rule city in Hays County with Onion Creek winding along its northwest side.
The community calendar rarely slows down. Restaurant Week, the Southbound concert series, Boo-Da Halloween, the holiday lights and the Egg-Stravaganza all draw crowds, and families spend free afternoons on the trails and around the pond at Historic Stagecoach Park, where white-tailed deer are a common sight.
Youth sports are a big part of that rhythm, and the city is building Buda Championship Park with lighted softball fields, batting cages and fields for soccer and flag football. Practices, games and tournaments leave little room for dental visits, so we make the visits count.
That means grouping appointments, keeping kids' cleanings on time, and handling questions at the visit rather than sending parents home to call back. Hays CISD parents can line up several children in one block, and adults can often be seen in the same trip.
Protecting Young Athletes' Teeth in Buda
Sports injuries to the mouth are common and usually preventable. A collision in soccer, a stray elbow under the basket or a fall during flag football can break a front tooth or loosen it. A properly fitted mouthguard cushions those blows and protects the lips and cheeks as well.
Nutrition plays a quieter role. Sports drinks, gummies and post-game treats are loaded with sugar and acid, and sipping them over a long tournament day keeps teeth under attack for hours. Water between games and a rinse after snacks make a real difference.
Sealants and fluoride round out the plan for children. Sealants block the deep grooves of the back molars where cavities often begin, and professional fluoride strengthens enamel that is still maturing. Both are quick, comfortable and easy to fit into a routine checkup.
Parents deserve the same attention. Adults who spent years shuttling kids to games sometimes postpone their own care until a tooth cracks or a crown loosens. We would rather catch it at a checkup, when the fix is smaller, and CEREC lets us finish many crowns in a single visit so the drive up I-35 happens once instead of twice.
Teenagers often want straighter teeth too. Clear aligners are removable for games and meals, and once treatment ends, a retainer holds the result. We plan aligners from an iTero digital scan, so there are no impression trays.
Services From a Dentist Buda, TX Families Can Rely On
Urgent Care After a Hit
Our Emergency Dentistry team offers same-day emergency appointments whenever possible for broken, loosened or knocked-out teeth, so a weekday sports injury does not have to wait.
Cleanings, Sealants and Guards
Regular Preventive Dentistry visits keep teeth healthy through busy seasons, and we fit mouthguards for athletes who play contact sports.
Fixing Chips and Cavities
Through Restorative Dentistry, we repair cavities with tooth-colored fillings and rebuild damaged teeth, including CEREC crowns milled in the office.
Clear Aligners and Retainers
Our Orthodontics care straightens teeth with clear aligners, followed by retainers that help keep teeth from drifting back.
Help for Nervous Patients
With Sedation Dentistry, anxious teens and adults can choose nitrous oxide or oral sedation for a calmer appointment.
Every visit starts with a conversation rather than a sales pitch. Our dentists show you what they see using the intraoral camera and digital x-rays, explain the options in plain terms, and leave the decision with you. If something can safely be watched instead of treated, we will say so.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Anne Lyon has served the South Austin community since 1991 and supports Manos de Cristo through her community work. Dr. Yaron Shvets, the practice owner, is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry; away from the office he is a father of three who plays chess with his son.
Insurance & Financing
Families without dental insurance can join the Elite Dental Savings Plan: Child Complete runs $35 a month for ages 0 to 12 and Adult Complete $39 a month for ages 13 and up. Each family member added after the first saves 10% on the subscription, and the plan is a membership, not insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Craft of Dentistry from Buda, and how do I get there?
From Buda City Hall, we are about 11.2 miles away, around 19 minutes by car. Main St leads to I-35 north; then take Slaughter Ln, S Congress Ave north and William Cannon Dr west to Menchaca Rd. It is a toll-free trip to a dentist Buda, TX families can reach easily, though I-35 slows during the morning commute.
Is it worth repairing a cavity in a tooth that will fall out anyway?
Usually, yes. Baby teeth hold space for the permanent teeth and help children chew and speak, and a cavity left alone can spread, cause pain or lead to infection. Small cavities can often be repaired quickly with a tooth-colored filling. Our dentists look at how long the tooth still has to stay before suggesting the simplest fix.
How long should retainers be worn after clear aligners?
Retainers are a long-term habit. Teeth naturally try to drift back after they move, and wearing a retainer as directed, usually at night, keeps the new position stable. Our dentists explain the schedule when treatment wraps up and check the fit at regular visits, replacing a retainer if it cracks or stops fitting snugly.
Can several family members be seen in one trip?
Yes, and plenty of families prefer it. We can schedule back-to-back appointments for parents and children so the whole household is done in one visit. Mention how many people you want to bring when you call, and our front desk will look for a block of time that keeps everyone together and limits waiting.
Why does a tooth hurt when I bite down after a fall?
It may be bruised, or it may be cracked. A hit can inflame the ligament that holds the tooth, which makes biting tender for a few days, but a hidden crack causes similar pain. An exam and x-rays tell the two apart. Call us if the soreness lasts more than a day or two, and we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible.
Schedule Your Visit from Buda
Ready for a dentist Buda, TX families can visit on the way into town? Call (512) 812-8956 or book online for a time that works around school and practice. You can see every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, and our Dentist Austin, TX home page introduces the full practice.