It is time for routine care
An exam and cleaning can help the team review changes since your last visit and discuss home care or follow-up.
Walden Dental · Austin, Texas
General Dentistry in Austin, TX
A place to start with regular care or a new concern about your teeth and gums.
Walden Dental offers exams and cleanings in Austin, with digital imaging when it helps answer a clinical question. Dr. David Frank and the team can explain what they find and what care to consider next.
Austin office · Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Friday closed. Call if you are unsure which visit to request.
A practical place to begin
What brings you in?
General dentistry connects routine checks with decisions about concerns that arise between visits. A dentist looks at the condition of your teeth and gums, listens to what you notice, and recommends care based on the findings.
Even if you expect a cleaning, mention a tooth that hurts, a filling that feels different, or gums that bleed. It may change what should be evaluated first.
Something feels different
Pain, sensitivity, a chip, or a loose restoration deserves an assessment. Describe the change when you call so the office can advise on the visit type.
You have unfinished treatment
If a prior dentist recommended work, bring available records and questions. A current examination helps establish whether that plan still fits.
Find the care that fits
From checkups to more involved care
You do not need to know a treatment name before making an appointment. Tell the team what you want checked; an examination helps sort out which of these conversations belongs next.
Exams and cleanings
Regular examinations and cleanings are part of Walden Dental's general care. Digital imaging may be used when it helps the dentist assess a concern.
A damaged tooth
For a cracked, worn, or heavily restored tooth, crown care may be discussed after the tooth and bite are evaluated.
Missing teeth
When a tooth is already missing or cannot be kept, dental implants are one restorative topic to discuss. The right choice depends on your health, bone, and goals.
Appearance goals
If color, shape, or spacing is the main concern, cosmetic dentistry offers a separate conversation after oral health is considered.
For significant pain, swelling, or dental trauma, call the office to explain what is happening rather than choosing a routine visit online. Difficulty breathing or swallowing needs emergency medical care.
Your Austin dental office
Easy to find near Cedar Park
Find us on Floor 1 of Shops at Walden Park, at 9800 N Lake Creek Pkwy #150 in Austin. Our entrance is wheelchair-accessible.
9800 N Lake Creek Pkwy #150Austin, TX 78717
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday
- By Appointment Only
- Saturday and Sunday
- Closed
The Austin office also welcomes patients from nearby Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Brushy Creek.
Your visit
What happens after you arrive?
Your concerns and dental history help focus the exam. Dr. Frank can explain the findings and whether prevention, a restoration, monitoring, or a referral is the appropriate next conversation.
Tell us your priorities
Share what has changed, any discomfort, past treatment, and questions about your teeth or gums.
Examine and document
The dentist checks relevant teeth, gums, and bite. Digital imaging may be recommended when clinically useful.
Review the findings
Ask what needs attention now, what can be monitored, and which choices are available.
Plan the next step
A written plan or referral, when needed, helps you understand visits, costs, and follow-up before treatment.
Plan the practical details
Understand the visit estimate
The cost depends on what your appointment includes and whether another service is recommended. Ask for the estimate and check plan-specific benefits before treatment. A cleaning, imaging, and restorative procedure may have different billing and coverage rules.
- Ask what is included in the visit
- Review any recommended treatment separately
- Confirm current benefits with the office and your plan
Your Austin dentist
Meet Dr. David Frank
Dr. Frank is the owner and founder of Walden Dental.
His biography describes his education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and his decision to practice in Austin. The same office can help you begin with a routine exam or discuss a specific concern.
“Not once did I feel pressured to spend more money, nor shamed.”
General dentistry FAQs
Questions before your visit
Call the office if you are unsure which appointment to request. The answers here do not replace an examination.
What does general dentistry include?
It includes evaluation of your teeth and gums, preventive care such as exams and cleanings, and conversations about treatment when a concern is found. What happens at your visit depends on your needs.
Do I need to know which treatment I want?
No. Describe the problem or goal when you schedule. The dentist can examine you and explain whether monitoring, treatment, or a referral is appropriate.
Will I need X-rays at every visit?
Not necessarily. Walden Dental uses digital imaging, but which images are needed depends on your history, symptoms, and the dentist's clinical assessment.
Can I ask about insurance before I come in?
Yes. Contact the office and share your plan details so participation and benefits can be checked. Coverage varies by plan and service.
Ready when you are
We look forward to meeting you
Book online, call (512) 337-8560, or get directions to our Austin office.