Top 10 Sedation Dentist in Austin Texas

Compare Austin-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 31, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20268 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Austin City Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Austin if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
  • Austin Artistic Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Apex Dental is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

8 clinics scored on this page

91.8

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Sedation Dentistry Costs in Austin, Texas (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Nitrous oxide / laughing gas (per visit)$50 – $150
Oral sedation (moderate, per visit)$150 – $500
IV sedation (per hour)$300 – $900
General anesthesia (per hour, hospital/ASC)$400 – $1,500
Sedation consultation + medical review$75 – $200
Dental exam under sedation$100 – $300
Filling under sedation$250 – $900
Extraction under sedation$225 – $750
Deep cleaning under sedation$220 – $850
Post-sedation recovery monitoring$0 – $150

Prices sourced from myspecialtydentist.com and realdentalcosts.com (national sedation-fee benchmarks for nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation per hour, and general anesthesia per hour), combined with Austin-specific base procedure costs already verified for General Dentistry in this same research pass (grandoaksdentistry.com exam, 3ddentaltexas.com filling, mydental.com extraction, centraltexasperio.com deep cleaning). No Austin sedation practice (austindentalspa.com, glowdentalco.com, myaustindds.com) publishes exact sedation dollar figures online, so national benchmarks are used for the four core sedation-type prices. The 'exam/filling/extraction/deep cleaning under sedation' and 'sedation consultation' and 'recovery monitoring' figures are disclosed estimates, derived transparently by adding the relevant sedation-type fee to the already-verified Austin base procedure cost, since no practice publishes these bundled prices directly. Insurance rarely covers sedation beyond nitrous oxide for anxious patients or medical necessity. Always get a written sedation quote before treatment.

Prices verified Jul 31, 2026

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Top Clinics in Austin Proper

Only clinics physically located in Austin appear in this primary ranking.

1

Austin City Dental

5.0(649)·4.2 km from Austin Downtown
92Smyleee

#37, 1500, West 38th Street, Rosedale, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Documented for invisalign in Austin, with sedation dentistry on the service list and 14 procedures on file.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

Laser dentistry, dental emergency care, nitrous oxide sedation, and oral sedation are also part of the in-house service mix. If you want a west Austin practice with two dentists, modern materials for crowns and veneers, and sedation options for the harder appointments, this fits.

Services:Sedation DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental BondingDental Bridges+10 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 92/1005.0★ · 649 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 649 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 5.0★ · 649 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026
2

Austin Artistic Dental

4.9(862)·14 km from Austin Downtown
90Smyleee

Suite. P-200, 9900, Interstate 35, Southpark Meadows, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Tuesday at 8 AM

Invisalign focus in Austin, with sedation dentistry listed among 14 documented services.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

The practice also handles general cleanings and fillings, dental crowns, gum disease treatment, wisdom teeth removal and extractions, and offers sedation dentistry with painless injection protocols for patients with dental anxiety.

Services:Sedation DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Crowns+10 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 862 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 862 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 862 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026
3

Dental Smiles

4.9(332)·5.1 km from Austin Downtown
89Smyleee

Suite 1435, 1201, Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Mueller, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Austin clinic with a cosmetic dentistry specialty — Sedation Dentistry is on file among 5 procedures.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

If you want a Mueller-neighborhood practice with same-day crown technology and a sedation option for the harder appointments, this fits.

Services:Sedation DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsEmergency Dentistry+1 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 332 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 332 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 332 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
4

Daybreak Dental

4.9(425)·5.3 km from Austin Downtown
89Smyleee

106, 3801, South Congress Avenue, Greater South River City, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Monday at 10 AM

Orthodontics is the documented focus in Austin; Sedation Dentistry sits within 12 services on profile.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

Daybreak Dental is a four-dentist practice on South Congress Avenue in South Austin (78704), with Drs. Chang, Rausch, Singh, and Aamir covering general, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation work in one location. Sedation dentistry and nitrous oxide are available for patients with anxiety or for longer procedures, and emergency dental care has its own scheduling slot. If you want a South Congress practice with four dentists, broad sedation options, and a service mix that covers everything from cleanings to Snap-on Dentures, this fits.

Services:Sedation DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+8 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 425 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 425 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 425 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website12 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
5

Avenue dental

5.0(118)·9.3 km from Austin Downtown
87Smyleee

1720, West Anderson Lane, Wooten, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Profile in Austin flags periodontics; lists Sedation Dentistry alongside 4 other documented services.

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Avenue Dental is a small general practice on West Anderson Lane in the Wooten neighborhood of North Austin, led by Dr. Su and a regular hygiene team. The clinic covers routine dental care for adults and families — cleanings, exams, and the conversation about anything you have been postponing — and patients who started seeing the practice for one issue tend to stay for the broader maintenance work. The pace at appointments leans calm, and the team is known for taking the time to explain what is actually going on in your mouth before recommending any treatment.

The practice handles general dentistry, recall cleanings, and gum-line work for patients dealing with recession or early periodontal concerns. The hygienist team has built a reputation for thorough, comfortable cleanings — the kind that finds the buildup you did not know was there but does not leave you sore for the rest of the day. For patients who are nervous about dental visits, the team's reputation for unhurried, plainspoken care is part of why people return; nothing rushed, nothing oversold, and questions about the cost answered before the work starts rather than after.

If you want a small, low-pressure North Austin practice that handles your routine care and notices when your gums need attention, this fits.

Cost-wise, the practice sits mid-range for the Anderson Lane corridor and is straightforward about insurance and payment expectations up front. The team confirms what your plan covers before you sit in the chair, and the same applies for any larger work that comes up in your treatment plan — no surprise statements after the visit. Searches that bring patients here include general dentist near Wooten Austin, dental cleaning in North Austin, gum care for receding gums, and a small family dental practice off West Anderson Lane. The practice suits patients who want a longer-term dental home with a small-practice feel — one where the same hygienist remembers your visits and the dentist's recommendations match what you actually need.

Services:Sedation DentistryDental CleaningGeneral DentistryPeriodontics+1 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 87/1005.0★ · 118 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 118 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 87/100 · 5.0★ · 118 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026
6

Austin Primary Dental

4.9(366)·9.6 km from Austin Downtown
88Smyleee

Suite 103, 6700, West Gate Boulevard, South Austin, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Austin practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Sedation Dentistry among 14 documented procedures.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

Sedation dentistry is available for longer or more invasive procedures, and laser dentistry is used where it offers a less-invasive alternative to traditional drilling.

Services:Sedation DentistryChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental BondingDental Bridges+10 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 366 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 366 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 366 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
7

Advanced Smiles Dental, P.A.

4.8(448)·22 km from Austin Downtown
86Smyleee

8715, West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas

Closed · Opens Monday at 6 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Austin, with sedation dentistry on the service list and 13 procedures on file.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

The clinic explicitly handles patients who struggle with dental anxiety, offering sedation dentistry options so longer or more invasive procedures stay manageable. Searches that bring patients here include sedation dentist Austin for anxious patients, dental veneers near Parmer Lane, family and pediatric dentist in 78729, and cosmetic dentistry in north Austin.

Services:Sedation DentistryChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Sedation DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.8★ · 448 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 448 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.8★ · 448 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026
8

Apex Dental

4.4(207)·9.8 km from Austin Downtown
81Smyleee

2305, West William Cannon Drive, Cherry Creek, Austin, Texas

Open until 1 PM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Austin, with sedation dentistry listed among 21 documented services.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

For everyday care, the team handles dental exams, cleanings, fillings, and oral cancer screening, with sedation dentistry available for patients who experience anxiety.

Services:Sedation DentistryBracesChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental Cleaning+17 more
Offers Sedation Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 207 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 81/100.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every sedation dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Sedation Dentistry
1Austin City Dental925.0(649)
2Austin Artistic Dental904.9(862)
3Dental Smiles894.9(332)
4Daybreak Dental894.9(425)
5Avenue dental875.0(118)
6Austin Primary Dental884.9(366)
7Advanced Smiles Dental, P.A.864.8(448)
8Apex Dental814.4(207)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Sedation Dentistry Clinics in Austin

8 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

How to Choose a Dentist in Austin

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 31, 2026Independently reviewed

Austin has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had sedation dentist work done across the Austin metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Austin, Texas that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for sedation dentist in Austin, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Austin, a dental exam under sedation typically costs $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A filling under sedation in Austin typically ranges $250 – $900 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An extraction under sedation in Austin typically ranges $225 – $750 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An oral sedation (moderate, per visit) in Austin typically ranges $150 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Austin sedation dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers sedation dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Austin accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Texas dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Austin metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Sedation Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: July 31, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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