Convenient Access from West Lake Hills
Loop 360 does nearly all the driving between West Lake Hills and Craft of Dentistry, a trip of about 12 minutes that never touches MoPac. Our office is on Menchaca Rd in Austin, south of Ben White Blvd, and Westlake families come to us for checkups, emergency repairs, aligners and calm, sedation-supported visits. For anyone weighing a dentist West Lake Hills, TX households can reach easily, Dr. Yaron Shvets and Dr. Anne Lyon offer full family care.
From the Westbank Library at 1309 Westbank Dr, take Pinnacle Rd a few yards to Westbank Dr and follow it about half a mile to Loop 360. Head south on Loop 360 for roughly 3.4 miles; at the US 290 interchange the highway feeds directly onto Ben White Blvd eastbound. Continue east about 1.5 miles, turn right on Menchaca Rd, and go south about 2.3 miles to 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, just beyond W William Cannon Dr.
The 12-minute, 6.9-mile route is toll-free, though Loop 360 slows at rush hour. Patients in Rollingwood and Tarrytown also see us, and the Google Maps directions to our office can start wherever you are in the hills.
Family Dental Care Shaped Around Westlake Schedules
West Lake Hills is a small Travis County city with an outsized share of the natural world: steep canyon slopes, creeks, oaks and juniper, and wildlife that residents work to protect. In June 2026 the City Council voted to pursue Bird City Texas certification, and committees on fire safety and public art keep neighbors involved.
Families here are tied closely to Eanes ISD, with Eanes Elementary on Bee Caves Rd and Hill Country Middle School among the schools West Lake Hills children attend. The Westbank Library on Westbank Dr serves families across the area, and Loop 360 and Bee Caves Rd carry parents to work.
A household like that needs a dental office that keeps things moving. We book siblings in consecutive slots, start at 8:30 AM Monday through Thursday, and keep notes on each child's habits so the next visit picks up where the last one ended.
Our dentists also keep the tone relaxed. Children are walked through each step before it happens, and adults who have avoided the dentist for years are welcomed without judgment. We would rather you come in nervous than not come in at all.
Hill Country Living and West Lake Hills Smiles
Rugged terrain is wonderful for hiking and mountain biking and less wonderful for teeth. A fall on a rocky trail, a bike handlebar or a backyard trampoline can chip a front tooth or push it out of position. Acting quickly is what saves the tooth in many of these cases.
Keep the pieces of a broken tooth in a clean container, and if a permanent tooth comes fully out, handle it by the crown rather than the root and keep it moist in milk. Then call us right away. Speed matters more than almost anything else for a tooth that has been knocked loose.
Teens add their own layer. Many want straighter teeth without metal brackets, and clear aligners can work well for the right bite, provided the trays are worn most of the day. Teen athletes in contact sports should also wear a mouthguard, even in practice.
Busy school years bring a quieter risk: snacking. Sports drinks after practice, crackers in the car and sipped lattes on the commute all feed the bacteria that cause cavities. It is the frequency, more than the amount, that does the damage.
For children, a fluoride treatment at checkups adds a layer of protection to developing enamel, and our DIAGNOdent laser helps us find decay hiding in grooves before it shows on an x-ray. Small, early repairs are the goal.
Care From a Dentist West Lake Hills, TX Families Reach via Loop 360
Emergency Repairs
When a tooth is chipped, cracked or knocked loose, our Emergency Dentistry team offers same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. Bonding or a crown may follow, depending on the injury.
Checkups for the Whole Family
Our Preventive Dentistry care centers on regular exams and cleanings. Children can add fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel between visits.
Straightening Without Brackets
Our Orthodontics care uses clear aligners planned from an iTero digital scan. Teens and adults in West Lake Hills can align teeth with trays that come out for meals and photos.
Calmer Visits
With Sedation Dentistry, anxious patients can choose nitrous oxide or oral sedation. DentalVibe also takes the edge off injections.
Saving Injured or Infected Teeth
A hard knock can damage the nerve weeks after the injury. Root Canal Therapy with rotary instruments can clear the infection and keep the tooth in place.
Parents themselves are often the patients who put care off the longest. A cracked molar that only twinges on cold drinks, a crown that has started to feel high, or gums that bleed when you floss are all easier to handle early. When a crown is needed, CEREC lets us design and mill it in the office, so many adults finish with a same-day crown and avoid a second trip down Loop 360.
We also explain costs before anything begins. Every plan comes with a detailed estimate, and our team checks insurance benefits ahead of time so the numbers do not come as a surprise at checkout.
Meet Your Dentists
Patients often call him Dr. S: Dr. Yaron Shvets is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the Texas Dental Association and the Capital Area Dental Society. Dr. Anne Lyon has served on Texas Dental Association committees and helped organize its state meetings.
Insurance & Financing
New patients without insurance can use our $79 emergency exam and x-ray, which covers a focused exam, needed x-rays and treatment recommendations. We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield and Cigna, among others; verify your specific plan with our team and we will run a free benefits analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Craft of Dentistry from West Lake Hills, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 12 minutes for the 6.9-mile drive from the Westbank Library. Westbank Dr leads to Loop 360 south, which runs straight onto Ben White Blvd east, and then Menchaca Rd takes you south to us. It is a toll-free way to reach a dentist West Lake Hills, TX families can count on, with no MoPac needed.
Which dental injuries need urgent care right away?
A knocked-out or displaced tooth, a large break, bleeding that will not stop or swelling in the face should be seen as soon as possible. Call us first, and we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. A small chip with no pain can usually wait a day or two, but it still needs a look.
Do fluoride treatments help children who get frequent cavities?
Yes. A professional fluoride treatment at checkups strengthens enamel and helps protect very early weak spots. It takes only a few minutes and fits easily into a routine cleaning. For kids who keep getting cavities, we pair fluoride with a look at snacking habits and, where it fits, sealants on the back teeth.
Should I choose laughing gas or a sedation pill for my visit?
Nitrous oxide is breathed through a small nose mask, relaxes you during treatment and wears off within minutes, so you can drive yourself home. Oral sedation is a prescribed pill taken before the appointment for deeper calm, and a friend or family member must drive you. Our dentists help you choose based on the visit and your anxiety level.
Can I book a Thursday appointment and still make school pickup?
Usually, yes. On Thursdays we see patients from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, so a morning or midday slot leaves plenty of time to get back up Loop 360. Monday through Wednesday we are open until 5:00 PM. When you call, mention your pickup time and we will suggest openings that fit around it.
Schedule Your Visit from West Lake Hills
To book with a dentist West Lake Hills, TX families reach in about 12 minutes, call (512) 812-8956 or book online at a time that suits your week. See every neighborhood and town on our Areas We Serve list, or read more about the practice on our Dentist Austin, TX home page.