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General dentist · Old West Austin

Althea Eggleston, D.D.S.

1209 W 5th St Suite 100A, Austin, TX 78703, United States

4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (512) 322-0010 Directions Website (altheaegglestondds.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews

4–5 stars: 88% · 1–2 stars: 10% · 60 written reviews

Last 12 months: 16 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars (was 84%) · Replies: 8% of reviews · 5 of 6 one- and two-star

9mention friendly, welcoming staff

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  • Emergency
  • Offers sedation

All 16 Reviews Are Four or Five Stars

Open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm, so Friday and weekend visits are out. Recent evidence is thin: just 16 reviews in the past year, every one of them four- or five-star. A few reviewers mention a clean office and cleanings that were gentle and pain-free, and the practice also offers veneers and cosmetic work.

Fact-checked · How we write these

A larger share of bad reviews

Bad reviews account for 10% of its reviews with comments, a higher share than at most Austin practices in this guide.

One- and two-star reviews
10%of 60 written reviews
A higher share than 84% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
Most common complaints
Dentist was rude or dismissive1
Payment, deposit or refund disputes1
Of its 1 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
100%in the last 12 months, up from 84%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
8%of written reviews get a reply (5 of 6 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 73% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
2001its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 68% of Austin dentists we list
Middle Austin dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

Dr. Eggleston’s Invisalign training

The practice’s website says Dr. Eggleston has advanced Invisalign training.

Dr. Althea Eggleston, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2001
  • Dental school: New York University College of Dentistry, 1996
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2004) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2006)

NPI 1982738282 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

What they can help with

Veneers & cosmetic: how it works ShowA front tooth with a veneer, a thin shell on the front surface only, beside a front tooth with a crown covering all of it above the gum.
Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

Also listed on its website

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile pay and checks (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Takes cash (its website)

Complaints and management changes

In the review check beginning October 2023, a bad review described a dismissive interaction and a payment dispute. Replies to three complaints about front-desk communication, paperwork or billing said the office had transitioned to new management.

Why they were unhappy

  • Dentist was rude or dismissive1
    None in the last 12 months
  • Payment, deposit or refund disputes1
    None in the last 12 months

How we read these

Insurance plan types

Its website says it accepts PPO and some Medicare plans, but not Medicaid or HMO plans.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital ImpressionsLow-Radiation Digital X-Rays

What patients say

Staff and office

9Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

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When you can go

Closed
Friday, and weekends

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

1209 W 5th St Suite 100A
Austin, TX 78703, United States
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Althea Eggleston is a compassionate and experienced dentist dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their care. With a philosophy centered on meeting people where they are, Dr. Eggleston prioritizes a judgment-free environment where every patient feels respected and understood.”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · altheaegglestondds.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Austin planning areas

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