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BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street

1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, United States

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 93% · 1–2 stars: 4% · 386 written reviews

Last 12 months: 75 reviews · 87% 4–5 stars (was 95%) · Replies: 19% of reviews · 0 of 17 one- and two-star

121mention friendly, welcoming staff

18mention gentle, thorough cleanings

15mention a clean office

  • Nitrous oxide permit (TX board)
  • 4 insurers named

Reviewers Mention Parking and On-Time Appointments

Parking gets a mention in 15 reviews, all of them four- or five-star, and the office has its own free lot. Nine reviewers say they were seen on time, and ten describe staff who listen to their concerns and answer their questions. Mondays run to 6 pm; Friday is a short day, from 7 am to 2 pm.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

18Gentle, thorough cleanings
10Listening and answering every question
9Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

121Friendly, welcoming staff
15A clean office
15Parking availability

Getting seen

9Being seen on time

Why patients came

6Coming in with a broken or chipped tooth

How we count themes

A Recurring Concern in Bad Reviews

Pressure to accept treatment is one recurring concern in bad reviews read since October 2023, and all its mentions came in the past year.

Why they were unhappy

  • Charged more than they were told3
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Hard to get or keep an appointment3
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Long wait past the appointment time3
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Pushed to have treatment they doubted3
    3 in the last 12 months
  • Dentist was rude or dismissive2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Disorganized office2
    2 in the last 12 months

One- and two-star reviews by quarter

Quarters · the last one partial

How we read these

How it compares in Austin

One- and two-star reviews
4%of 386 written reviews
A higher share than 66% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
Most common complaints
Charged more than they were told3
Hard to get or keep an appointment3
Long wait past the appointment time3
Of its 11 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
87%in the last 12 months, down from 95%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
19%of written reviews get a reply (0 of 17 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 63% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
2022its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 89% of Austin dentists we list
Middle Austin dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

Nitrous Oxide Permit

Dr. Shea Vogelsong has a state permit for nitrous oxide, though that alone does not establish whether the office uses it at every visit.

Dr. Shea Vogelsong, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2022
  • Dental school: the Ohio State University, 2022
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2026)

NPI 1508597162 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Names Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare (its website, not a network check)
  • Cherry financing (its website)
  • Third-party lender financing (its website)

What they can help with

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

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Named for it · Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · Listed category: Orthodontist

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Emergency dental service · 12 pages on its website

Accounts of Children’s Visits

Family accounts include an 11-year-old getting braces and a young child enjoying a visit.

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When you can go

Opens early
7 am, Friday
30% of Austin practices open before 8 am
Open late
until 6 pm, Monday
19% of Austin practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

1011 W 5th St #120
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

“BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street meets your dental needs with personalized care and cutting-edge treatments. Your search for a caring dentist in Austin, TX, can end by consulting Dr. Jaleesa B. Dandridge or Dr. Shea Vogelsong at our practice. …”

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Sources and dates

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