Convenient Access from Oak Hill
Baseball and softball seasons fill Oak Hill calendars, and a stray pitch or a collision at second base can turn into a dental problem fast. Craft of Dentistry, on Menchaca Rd in Austin, is about 9 minutes from the Oak Hill Post Office. Parents who want a dentist near Oak Hill can count on Dr. Yaron Shvets and Dr. Anne Lyon for custom mouthguards, chipped-tooth repairs and the routine checkups that keep young players' smiles healthy.
From the Oak Hill Post Office at 6104 Old Fredericksburg Rd, take Old Fredericksburg Rd and a few short neighborhood streets (Westcreek Dr, Hill Forest Dr and Summerset Trail) to Brush Country Rd. Go south on Brush Country for about 0.4 mile and turn left onto W William Cannon Dr. Follow William Cannon east for roughly 2.6 miles, over MoPac, to Menchaca Rd. The drive covers about 4.0 miles in around 9 minutes.
Turn right on Menchaca Rd and the office is a few hundred feet ahead at 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745 (get directions in Google Maps). The route skips US 290, SH 71 and the "Y" interchange entirely, and there are no tolls. Nearby neighborhoods can visit our Western Oaks and Travis Country pages.
Where Oak Hill Families Spend Their Spring
Oak Hill is a collection of suburban neighborhoods spread across the hilly limestone country of southwest Austin, centered on the junction where US 290 and SH 71 meet at the "Y." Slaughter Creek and Barton Creek both flow through it, and the area sits above the Edwards and Trinity aquifers. It became fully part of Austin, in Travis County, by 1989.
For many families, the heart of the community is the ball field. The Oak Hill Youth Sports Association has run youth baseball and softball for southwest Austin since 1967, with fields off Joe Tanner Ln. Practices, games and tournaments shape the week for players and parents alike.
Busy seasons make dental visits easy to postpone. The office opens at 8:30 AM Monday through Thursday, and Thursday appointments wrap up by 3:00 PM, which leaves the afternoon free for practice. Parents can book their own cleanings around the same trips, since our doctors see patients of all ages.
Youth sports are great for kids, and they also come with predictable dental risks. Line drives, wild pitches and collisions on the base paths account for plenty of chipped and loosened teeth. Sports drinks sipped between innings add a steady supply of sugar and acid between brushings.
Mouthguards, Chips and Cavities: Keeping Oak Hill Players in the Game
The single best step is a mouthguard that actually fits. Store-bought guards tend to be bulky, so players chew on them or leave them in the bag. Custom mouthguards are molded to your child's teeth, which makes them more comfortable to wear.
When a tooth does get hit, speed helps. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, handle it by the crown, keep it moist in milk and call right away. For a chip, save any fragment and call to be seen. Same-day emergency appointments are offered whenever possible, which matters when a game ends with a broken tooth.
Many chips can be repaired with dental bonding, a tooth-colored resin sculpted onto the damaged edge and polished to match. Larger breaks may need a crown, and CEREC lets many crowns be completed in one appointment.
Between seasons, regular cleanings keep small problems from adding up. DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection finds early decay in the grooves of molars, and the office's Waterlase hard tissue laser is one of the tools available for treating it. Sealants add a protective layer on back teeth.
Older players thinking about straightening their teeth have options that work with a sports schedule. Clear aligners come out for games and go back in afterward, while a regular mouthguard still protects the teeth on the field. Our doctors can plan both together so neither gets in the way of the other.
Game-Day and Everyday Care by a Dentist Near Oak Hill
Emergency Dentistry
Chipped, cracked or knocked-out teeth need prompt attention. Emergency Dentistry at our office makes room for urgent problems, and new patients without insurance can claim the $79 emergency exam and x-ray.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, sealants and fluoride keep athletes' teeth strong through long seasons. Preventive Dentistry also covers custom mouthguards for Oak Hill players.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding, whitening and porcelain veneers restore the look of a damaged front tooth. Our Cosmetic Dentistry work aims for repairs that blend in with the teeth around them.
Orthodontics
Clear aligners straighten crowded teeth for older teens and adults, and the trays come out for games. Orthodontics here includes Invisalign and retainers.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Yaron Shvets is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and enjoys running, so he understands active families. Dr. Anne Lyon has more than three decades of family and cosmetic dentistry behind her and volunteers with Christina's Smile.
Insurance & Financing
The office is in-network with plans such as Humana and City of Austin plans and works with most major PPO plans. Please verify your specific plan with our team, who offer a free benefits analysis. Families without insurance can use the Elite Dental Savings Plan, which includes an emergency exam and x-ray each year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Craft of Dentistry from Oak Hill, and how do I get there?
Craft of Dentistry is about 4.0 miles from the Oak Hill Post Office on Old Fredericksburg Rd, around a 9-minute drive. Neighborhood streets lead to Brush Country Rd, then W William Cannon Dr runs east to Menchaca Rd. Families wanting a dentist near Oak Hill can skip US 290, SH 71 and tolls.
Do you make custom mouthguards for baseball and softball players?
Yes. Custom mouthguards are shaped to your child's own teeth, so they fit snugly and stay in place during play. A good fit makes players more likely to keep them in. Growing kids may need a new guard as their teeth and jaws change, so bring it to checkups.
My son chipped a front tooth at practice. What should we do first?
Rinse gently with water, save any piece of tooth you can find and call the office. Same-day emergency visits are offered whenever possible. A cold compress helps with swelling. Many chips can be repaired with tooth-colored bonding, while bigger breaks may need a crown or other treatment once our doctors take a look.
What does the $79 emergency visit include?
The $79 offer includes a focused emergency exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. It is for new patients without insurance. After the exam, our doctors explain your options and costs so you can decide on next steps with the full picture in front of you.
How can you tell if my child has a cavity before it hurts?
We use DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection, digital x-rays and a careful visual exam. DIAGNOdent measures changes in tooth structure inside the grooves of back teeth, where early decay often starts. Catching a cavity early usually means a smaller filling, and sometimes just closer monitoring and better home care.
Schedule Your Visit from Oak Hill
Get your player fitted for a mouthguard before the next season, or have that chipped tooth checked today. Call (512) 812-8956 or book online with a dentist near Oak Hill. See more communities on our areas we serve page, or visit our Dentist Austin, TX homepage.