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South Austin Family Dental

135 W Slaughter Ln C, Austin, TX 78748, United States

4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews Opening hours below
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Reviews

4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews

4–5 stars: 93% · 1–2 stars: 7% · 44 written reviews

Last 12 months: 11 reviews · 82% 4–5 stars (was 97%) · Replies: 2% of reviews · 1 of 3 one- and two-star

12mention friendly, welcoming staff

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  • Sedation permit (TX board)

Who you'll see

Dr. Miranda Torrey, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2005
  • Dental school: University of Texas HSC San Antonio Dental School, 2005
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2005) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2005)

NPI 1649331869 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Shelby Knight, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2008
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2008
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2008) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2015)

NPI 1366606444 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Few replies to bad reviews

Its reply share is lower than most Austin practices we list. It answered one one- or two-star review. Three reviews were one- or two-star.

One- and two-star reviews
7%of 44 written reviews
A higher share than 78% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
4–5 star reviews
82%in the last 12 months, down from 97%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
2%of written reviews get a reply (1 of 3 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 81% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
2005its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 60% of Austin dentists we list
Middle Austin dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

Reviewers give mixed accounts of treatment costs

Some reviewers report savings or advice against work they considered unnecessary. One 1-star reviewer disputes charges tied to a bite guard and cleaning.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Senior Discount (its website)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Takes American Express, Discover and Mastercard (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.

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What patients say

Staff and office

12Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

135 W Slaughter Ln C
Austin, TX 78748, United States
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Everyday at South Austin Family Dental we strive for perfection in the work we do and the experience we provide for our patients. Dr Knight and his sister, Dr Torrey, offer a combined 37 years of experience in dentistry. We know the idea of going to the dentist can be daunting.. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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