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Cosmetic dentist · Avery Ranch-Lakeline

David A. Slaughter, DDS

15004 Avery Ranch Blvd Bldg c suite 100, Austin, TX 78717

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (512) 258-2233 Directions Website (austindentist.net, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 3% · 185 written reviews

Last 12 months: 41 reviews · 95% 4–5 stars · Replies: 65% of reviews · 3 of 5 one- and two-star

35mention friendly, welcoming staff

9mention gentle, thorough cleanings

7mention a gentle touch

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  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Invisalign

In short

An early-start practice: it opens at 7:30 am on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and at 7 am on Wednesday, though Wednesday ends at noon and Fridays are closed. Seven reviewers call themselves patients for life. Nine reviews describe cleanings that were gentle and caused no pain.

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Focus on Bite and Jaw Disorders

Dr. Slaughter’s biography says his focus includes occlusion, functional esthetics, and temporomandibular disorders.

Dr. David Slaughter, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2001
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 2001
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2001) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2003)

NPI 1013126499 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

How it compares in Austin

One- and two-star reviews
3%of 185 written reviews
A lower share than 51% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
Most common complaints
Dentist was rude or dismissive1
Refused care or dismissed from the practice1
Hard to get or keep an appointment1
Of its 3 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
65%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 5 one- and two-star)
More replies than 68% 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

What patients say

How the visit felt

9Gentle, thorough cleanings
7A gentle touch

Staff and office

35Friendly, welcoming staff
6An honest dentist

Why patients came

7Being patients for years

How we count themes

What they can help with

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
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.

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What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Dentist was rude or dismissive1
    None in the last 12 months
  • Refused care or dismissed from the practice1
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Hard to get or keep an appointment1
    None in the last 12 months

How we read these

Two Golden Retrievers at the Office

Jack and Stephen, the practice’s Golden Retrievers, come to work every day, its website says.

Insurance and Clear Aligner Costs

The practice’s website says it is out of network with all insurers, though it accepts PPO plans and files claims. It says Candid clear aligners cost half as much as traditional clear aligners. Treatment uses two in-person visits, with progress photos shared remotely.

Ways to pay

  • Takes cash, American Express, Discover and Mastercard (its website)

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When you can go

Opens early
7 am, Wednesday
30% of Austin practices open before 8 am
Closed
Friday, and weekends

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Getting there

15004 Avery Ranch Blvd Bldg c suite 100
Austin, TX 78717
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Looking for a skilled cosmetic dentist in Austin? Dr. David A. Slaughter specializes in creating beautiful, healthy smiles through advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry. With a passion for esthetics and functional balance, he focuses on treatments such as smile design, restorative care, and occlusion. Dr. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · austindentist.net, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry

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