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Forest Family Dentistry - Anderson

2700 W Anderson Ln. #418, Austin, TX 78757

4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews

Of 780 written reviews, 96% give 4–5 stars and 3% give 1–2.

208say “Friendly, welcoming staff”

63say “Friendly and professional, both at once”

31say “Gentle hands”

“They were incredibly gentle and made me feel at ease throughout the entire appointment.”
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Invisalign
  • Prices published

What patients say

Themes from 780 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.

How the visit felt

31Gentle hands
“They were incredibly gentle and made me feel at ease throughout the entire appointment.”
22Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“Everyone was kind and explained everything to me regarding procedures and pricing.”
22Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“The hygienist are very gentle compared to other places where I have had cleanings.”

Staff and office

208Friendly, welcoming staff
“Everyone was so friendly and took the time to explain things and answer my questions.”
63Friendly and professional, both at once
“Everyone on staff that I interacted with was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.”
28TV or movies as distraction
“Also, being able to watch Netflix's while you're teeth are being cleaned is pretty sweet.”

Getting seen

10Squeezed in / called back when a slot opened
“They have totally worked me in for same-day visits when I had pain or a problem, though.”
4Early, late or weekend hours fit my schedule
“I was having a dental emergency and they were open on the weekend.”
3Seen on time / no wait
“I was seen on time and their equipment was clearly new and state of the art.”

Who comes here

8Patient with a diagnosed or self-labelled anxiety disorder
“I suffer from anxiety but the nurse and Dr. Helmick we’re a game changer.”
7Great with kids
“The staff, hygienists and dentists are great with kids, very patient and thoughtful.”
7Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“They even speaks to him in spanish while she checks his teeth to help him feel comfortable.”

Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes

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Good to know before you call

  • Closes at 5:30 pm on Monday.

What they can help with

Strongest evidence first. Each links to Austin practices for the same need.

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Open Payments record for a confirmed dentist · 5 pages on its website

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    2 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Teeth whitening

    Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    3 of its dentists hold Texas board sedation permits · Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website

Who you'll see

Dr. Christopher Disla, DMD

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Sep 2014
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2013
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2014)

NPI 1023437928 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Erik Meckel, DDS

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jun 2022
  • TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, 2022
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2022), level 1 (latest 2022)

NPI 1013537869 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Kara Hegwood, DDS

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jun 2022
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO, 2022
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2022), level 1 (latest 2022)

NPI 1730815556 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Robin Bethell, DDS

NPI 1790940880 · named on the practice's website

Cost and paying

Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Third-party lender financing (its website)
  • Cash Accepted (its website)

Before treatment, ask

  1. What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
  2. How much will my insurance cover?
  3. Is the payment plan interest-free?

Getting there

2700 W Anderson Ln. #418
Austin, TX 78757
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital Impressions / Intraoral Scanners

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Forest Family Dentistry on Anderson Lane is a family dental office serving patients of all ages in Central Austin, TX 78757. Our dentists provide preventive care, routine cleanings, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, crowns, impants, oral surgery, and TMJ Botox. …”

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Questions people ask

What does a new-patient exam special cost here?

$363, published on its website. Sep 2026

Is it a specialist practice?

We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners records.

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · forestfamily.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Last updated 30 Sep 2026