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Shoal Creek Smile Studio

5017 Bull Creek Rd, Austin, TX 78731

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

Of 273 written reviews, 97% give 4–5 stars and 3% give 1–2.

77say “Friendly, welcoming staff”

25say “Friendly and professional, both at once”

9say “Staff seen as knowledgeable about treatment”

“I especially appreciated the time they took to explain everything to me.”
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Invisalign
  • Prices published

What patients say

Themes from 273 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.

How the visit felt

8Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“I especially appreciated the time they took to explain everything to me.”
8Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“Kelly, my hygienist, is very thorough and attentive to patient comfort.”
5Gentle hands
“First time in and they were super gentle and understanding with my concern.”

Staff and office

77Friendly, welcoming staff
“Drs. John and Lori, along with their staff, are so welcoming, caring and professional.”
9Staff seen as knowledgeable about treatment
“Ms. Summer, the dental hygienist was also very informative and knowledgeable.”
7Clean, sterile office
“They were very prompt with checkin during COVID-19 and the place was perfectly clean.”

Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes

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Good to know before you call

  • Closes at 12 pm on Friday, and is closed at weekends.

What they can help with

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

  • Braces & Invisalign

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

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

Who you'll see

Dr. John Babineau, DMD

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jul 1990
  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1989
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2017), level 1 (latest 2006)

NPI 1568581858 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · 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

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

Before treatment, ask

  1. What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
  2. How much will my insurance cover?
  3. The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?

Getting there

5017 Bull Creek Rd
Austin, TX 78731
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Free parking lot

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

“Shoal Creek Smile Studio provides high-quality, comprehensive care in a welcoming environment. We offer a full range of services, including preventive care, general dentistry, advanced cosmetic treatments, dental implants, and Invisalign® clear aligners. …”

Need another dentist?

Also confirmed for braces & invisalign, within 4.1 km.

See all 162 Austin practices for braces & invisalign →

Questions people ask

What does a emergency exam cost here?

$100, 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.

Ready to call?

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Sources and dates

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