Convenient Access from South Lamar
Craft of Dentistry sits about 8 minutes south of the South Lamar corridor, on Menchaca Rd in Austin. Renters, recent arrivals and longtime neighbors who want a dentist near South Lamar get two experienced doctors, clear prices before treatment and a simple way to keep cleanings going without insurance through work. Cleanings, fillings, whitening and urgent visits all happen under one roof.
Start at Thomas Lasseter Neighborhood Park on Del Curto Rd, a small city park just west of S Lamar Blvd. Follow Del Curto as it turns into Lightsey Rd, then go right on Clawson Rd and drive south to Ben White Blvd. Turn right for about a quarter mile and take a left onto Menchaca Rd. Plan on roughly 8 minutes for the 3.7-mile trip, with no MoPac and no toll road along the way.
Menchaca Rd runs straight south for about 2.4 miles, crossing W William Cannon Dr. Our office is just past that corner at 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, and you can see it on Google Maps. Ben White can slow down at rush hour. Neighbors a little farther north and west can visit our pages for Zilker and Barton Hills.
A Dental Home for South Lamar Renters and Newcomers
South Lamar mixes apartment complexes, condos, duplexes and single-family homes, and most people here rent. Leases end, jobs change and dental benefits come and go with them. A practice that doesn't hinge on one employer's plan helps you keep the same doctors through every move between Ben White and the river.
The neighborhood has its own personality, from the Broken Spoke, the honky-tonk that has kept Texas two-steppers dancing since 1964, to the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders on Prather Ln. Galindo sits just east and Zilker just north. It's a busy, central part of town, and our job is to make dental care one of the easier errands on your list.
Plenty of South Lamar residents arrived in Travis County recently and haven't picked a dentist yet. A first visit sets a baseline: our doctors record what is healthy, flag anything that needs watching and show you the findings on an intraoral camera so you see exactly what they see. Nothing gets scheduled until you understand it and have a cost estimate in hand.
Many South Lamar residents ride MetroRapid 803, which runs along South Lamar toward downtown, UT and The Domain (route details are on CapMetro's MetroRapid page). No rapid line runs down Menchaca Rd, so most patients drive the short stretch south. Appointments begin at 8:30 AM Monday through Thursday, which leaves room to get to work afterward.
What South Lamar Residents Should Know About Paying for Dental Care
Going without dental benefits is common for renters, freelancers, service workers and anyone between jobs. Skipping cleanings to save money tends to backfire, because a small cavity or early gum irritation grows quietly until it needs bigger treatment. The fix is a predictable way to pay for routine care.
That is the idea behind the Elite Dental Savings Plan, our in-house membership. It is not insurance, so there are no claim forms, deductibles or waiting periods, and benefits begin right away. Members also receive 20% off recommended treatment, with orthodontic treatment excluded.
Prefer to pay as you go? Paying in full upfront earns a 5% discount, and the office accepts cash, debit, personal checks and all major credit cards. Either way, you see the estimate before any work begins.
Second opinions are part of the same thinking. If another office handed you a long treatment list, new patients can request a complimentary second opinion and hear a conservative view before committing. Many South Lamar patients find that some items can safely wait while others really shouldn't.
Everyday Dental Care With a Dentist Near South Lamar
Preventive Dentistry
Checkups and cleanings are the cheapest dental care you will ever get, and they keep surprises rare. Our Preventive Dentistry visits use digital x-rays and DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection to spot trouble early for South Lamar patients.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked molar or a throbbing tooth shouldn't wait for next month. Our Emergency Dentistry team offers same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. New patients without insurance can use the $79 emergency exam and x-ray offer.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Coffee, tea and the occasional late night on South Lamar leave their mark on enamel. Professional Zoom whitening is one part of our Cosmetic Dentistry menu, which also covers bonding and porcelain veneers.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, bridges and crowns rebuild what decay or wear has taken. With CEREC technology, our Restorative Dentistry crowns are designed and milled in the office, so a crown can be finished in one appointment.
Orthodontics
Crowding you never fixed as a teenager can still be corrected as an adult. Orthodontics here means clear aligners, including Invisalign, planned with iTero digital scans instead of messy impressions.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Yaron Shvets owns the practice and began his career as a dental assistant in New York City before a residency at Coney Island Hospital. He holds Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education. Dr. Anne Lyon has served the South Austin community since 1991 and volunteers with the Capital Area Dental Foundation's HAMM project, which brings dental care to local musicians.
Insurance & Financing
The office is in-network with several PPO plans, including Cigna and Aetna, and offers a free benefits analysis. Coverage differs from one plan to the next, so verify your specific plan with our team before treatment. For larger work, CareCredit and 0% interest deferred plans for up to 24 months are available, depending on the treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Craft of Dentistry from South Lamar, and how do I get there?
Craft of Dentistry is about 3.7 miles from Thomas Lasseter Neighborhood Park, usually an 8-minute drive. The route follows Del Curto Rd, Lightsey Rd and Clawson Rd to Ben White Blvd, then Menchaca Rd south. Anyone who wants a dentist near South Lamar without a highway commute will find it simple, with no tolls.
Do you offer a membership plan if I don't get dental insurance through work?
Yes. The Elite Dental Savings Plan's Adult Complete membership costs $39 a month or $468 a year. It includes two cleanings, two exams, routine x-rays and one emergency exam and x-ray. You avoid deductibles, waiting periods and annual maximums, and you can sign up by phone, at the front desk or online.
Is there a discount if I pay for my treatment in full?
Yes, patients who pay in full upfront receive a 5% discount. The office accepts cash, debit cards, personal checks and all major credit cards. If a bigger treatment plan doesn't fit one payment, CareCredit and 0% interest deferred plans for up to 24 months may help, depending on the treatment.
Do you offer professional teeth whitening?
Yes, we offer Zoom whitening as part of our cosmetic services. New patients can start with a complimentary cosmetic consultation, where our doctors check your teeth and gums and talk through whether whitening, bonding or veneers fits your goals. Healthy gums and a recent cleaning usually come first, so the shade change looks even.
What does a first appointment with your office include?
Your first visit may include a comprehensive oral exam, full-mouth digital x-rays, an oral cancer screening, hygiene coaching and a cleaning. You also get a one-on-one consultation about your needs, goals and options. A detailed financial consultation follows, so any treatment can be timed in a way that fits your budget.
Schedule Your Visit from South Lamar
Whether it's an overdue cleaning, a tooth that suddenly aches or a fresh start after a move, Craft of Dentistry is a short drive down Menchaca Rd. Call (512) 812-8956 or book online to see a dentist near South Lamar. You can browse every neighborhood we welcome on our areas we serve page or start at our Dentist Austin, TX homepage.