The Local Dentist

I came from a great dentist who sadly had to close their practice - this office was able to continue coordinating with my orthodontist so I could continue my invisaligns treatment with minimal interruption. I've been in to see Dr. Trent and his team 3 times now after today, so I wanted to share how it has gone so far! The experience I've had with this office and every staff member has been phenomenal. Dr. Trent is every bit as awesome as all these reviews say! He is very friendly and immediately makes you feel welcome and as comfortable as possible. He is very thorough in his explanations and really makes the effort to educate you on what's going on, and what needs to happen next. The method he uses to administer anesthetic really is game changing! I felt almost nothing from the injections, and it's evident that he tries very hard for that to be the case for everyone! I appreciate that I also had the ability to text with someone at the office when I was having some pain after my fillings (not an issue with the dental work but slow healing on my side). They were very responsive to me and even got me in on the same day to make sure everything looked okay. Most people probably don't mention or even notice the interior decoration for a dental office but Dr. Trent actually curated all of the local art that is displayed around the office. You can tell he cares very much about his local community and supports the arts and local artists! In a city that's been largely swallowed up by corporate enterprise and private equity, this place stands out. They MEAN "Local Dentist" in every sense! Even though this place is about an hour drive for me, and I originally planned for this to just be the place that facilitated my invisaligns continuity, I definitely want to keep coming here for all of my dental care. I feel very well cared for by this team of great people! I would recommend them to anyone; they are worth the trip to me. Thank you!

My experience here has been exceptional and more than my own expectations could imagine. Dr Smith is the most thorough dentist I have seen by far, he listens, takes his time in educating and explains what will happen and makes a plan with you that meets your needs. He is trauma informed, aware of subtle shifts in body language, acknowledges how I feel and encourages and comforts me to find the best way through procedures and plans for the best oral health for me, despite my own fears. Honestly, he and his staff are very caring and knowledgable in their areas of expertise. As a client with a lot of medical and other trauma I feel safe, seen and heard. In fact I just had my first part to a cap on a molar. I did it with their help and felt good to not be running out of there panicked. I refer The Local Dentist to my people and really feel this is the best in Austin. ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️

Avoid!! Care more about getting your money and adding on services then caring for their patients.

What a delight!! Top notch!! This entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful!! Felt like I’ve been going there for years!! Guided me in the right direction and would highly recommend!

Chris is so gentle and thorough! Cleanings are something that I now look forward to and are anxiety-free. Dr Trent always does a great job and is upfront, honest and kind. Thank you local dentist!!

Dr. Trent and his staff are the best dental team I've ever experienced in 60+ years of having not so great teeth. Dr. T clearly communicates the options available for treatment, employing the latest cutting edge technologies and materials available. His approach to numbing injections is stellar, using a gentle touch and allowing plenty of time for the anesthetic to work, so the shots and work are as close to painless as I've experienced. All the staff are friendly and do a great job with cleanings, assisting procedures, scheduling, and insurance pre-approvals, too. I'm thrilled to be a member of The Local Dentist family.

The most welcoming and skilled dental practice in Austin! The Local Dentist is an absolute gem and perfectly captures everything you could ever want in a neighborhood dental practice. From the very first appointment the entire team made me feel genuinely comfortable and completely at ease in a way that completely transformed my experience of going to the dentist. The dentists are exceptionally skilled thorough and take the time to explain every procedure clearly and patiently so you always feel fully informed and confident throughout your treatment. The office is beautifully modern impeccably clean and has a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets it apart from any other dental practice I have visited in Austin. The scheduling is always smooth and the wait times are very reasonable. The Local Dentist truly lives up to its name by feeling like a real part of the community and delivering an outstanding level of care that I cannot recommend highly enough!

Had an amazing experience, got me in the next day to address and immediate risk with some broken teeth from a prosthetic that they did not even create originally, Dr Trent Smith & Dani, the office manager was so so helpful and understanding. Both stayed after closing to get my partial temp fixed before a business meeting. Have now decided D.R. Trent and this office will be my office moving forward with my maintenance of my new incoming implants.

I had some old childhood fillings that went bad and fixed by Dr. Trent Smith. Another dentist in the area said it needed to be a crown, but Dr Smith felt that he could save the tooth and tends to be on the conservative side of doing crowns. He filled it and a few years later I move out of state where two different dentists said my “Austin” dentist did a great job with that filling and that just by looking at it they couldn’t tell it was majority filling, only knew by looking at the x-rays. They were both impressed. A crown would’ve been very expensive, so he did me a solid by saving that tooth. I trust Dr Smith and the staff here - I know they care about their patients because they take time to get to know you and help you learn better hygiene habits. I miss vibing out to fun music at this dentist office so much!!

I’m so thankful for Dr Trent Smith and the caring, professional staff at The Local Dentist. My front tooth snapped in two after tripping and Superman-flying into my kid’s bed runner and Dr Smith made it to where it’s impossible to tell. The staff made me feel comfortable and career for. Thank you!

They let me pick what ever movie wanted :) With an extreme fear of previous childhood experiences I was very nervous. I have avoided for years; and here at the local dentist, I have met my people, they did not hesitate when I called 10 times in one day to go over the plan again. And again when I wanted to ask more questions with a mouth full of cotton swabs. I got treatment without insurance and we came up with a plan that can work for my style; I.e, what’s the priority, what needs to happen today and what can wait. Very informative. And just maybe now I won’t cry during a simple cleaning :) thanks yall Spooky, scary, for sure, because …dentist, but, I will speak on the staff is absolutely angelic, accommodating place for my big ol’ fears. Happy to be here

I’ve been coming here for four years now and SO highly recommend this place. I’ve had to get a decent amount of dental work done through Dr. Trent after some years of stress and neglect. Not only does he never make me feel bad about that, but appointments here feel like a highlight in my day… wild thing to say about a dentist. I’ve never felt like he’s over-treating, ever, and it’s evident he puts a serious amount of care into the work without adding a hefty price tag. The front desk is accommodating and always let me know when an earlier appointment is available.